Alan Hay - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

Als Sonex


Date: 9-8-2007
Number of Hours: 0.00
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Brief Description: Aircraft Specifications

Specifications: Length 18' 1" Wing Span 22' Wing Area 98.0 sq. ft. Tail Configuration Conventional Tail Width--with tail tips 92" (interior width required for enclosed trailer) Air Foil 64-415 Primary Structure 6061 aluminum Cockpit Width 40 in. Fuel Capacity 16 US Gal. Stall Speed (full flaps) 40 mph [64 km/h] Stall Speed (clean) 46 mph [74 km/h] Max Flap Extended Speed (Vfe) 100 mph [161 km/h] Maneuvering Speed 125 mph [201 km/h] Never Exceed Speed (Vne) 197 mph [317 km/h] Performance: Empty Weight (average) 620 lbs. Range 550 miles Cruise Speed @ Sea Level* 130 mph Cruise Speed @ 8000 ft (TAS) 150 mph Power Loading (GW/HP) 13.125 T.O. Distance 400 ft Landing Distance 500 ft Utility Category: Gross Weight 1100 lbs Baggage (Max) 40 lbs Useful Load 480 lbs Rate of Climb 800-1000 fpm Positive Load Factor +4.4 Gs Negative Load Factor -2.2 Gs L/D 11:1 CG Limits 20-32% Wing Chord Aerobatic Category: Gross Weight - Aerobatic 950 lbs Baggage (Max) 10 lbs Rate of Climb 1000-1250 fpm Positive Load Factor +6.0 Gs Negative Load Factor -3.0 Gs CG Limits 25-29% Wing Chord

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