40 Model
Prior to the factory closing, these were the latest specifications for Model 40.
Standard Features
Steerable nose wheel
Nosewheel brake
Full front windshield
Instrument Package
Tachometer
Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge
Cylinder Head Temperature Gauge
Airspeed Indicator
Model 40Â Specifications
Empty weight:………. 250 lbs.
Gross weight: ………550 lbs.
Wingspan: …………… 28 ft.
Length: ……………….18 ft. 6 in.
Height: ……………….. 6 ft. 9 in.
Wing area: ……………168 sq. ft.
Engine: Usually Rotax 447, sometimes a Rotax 503
Available Power: 40-50 hp.
Fuel Tank: 5 Gallon
Cruise speed: 55-60 mph.
VNE: 65 mph.
Stall speed:20 mph.
Rate of climb: 1000 ft ./per/min. (depends on engine and prop)
Take off distance:100 ft.
Landing distance: 100 ft.
Assembly time:25 to 30 hours
Construction Type
Aluminum tubing airframe with Polyester-Dacron sailcloth wing coverings.
