PIETENPOL SKY SCOUT

 

Origin:

United States of America

Type:

Single-seat light parasol-wing sport aircraft

Engine:

One converted 15 kw (20 hp) c0nverted Ford Model T four-cylinder in-line engine

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 8.32 m (27 ft 3 in)
  • Length: 4.96 m (16 ft 3 in)
  • Height: 1.98 m (6 ft 5 in)
  • Wing chord: 1.52 m (5 ft)
  • Wing area: 12.54 m² (135 sq ft)
  • Max speed: 100 km/h (62 mph)
  • Cruising speed: 89 km/h (55 mph)
  • Stalling speed: 56 km/h (35 mph)
  • Take-off ground roll: 46 m (150 ft)
  • Landing ground roll: 76 m (250 ft)
  • Initial rate of climb with light load: 152 m (500 ft/min)
  • Initial rate of climb with full load: 61 m (200 ft/min)
  • Empty weight: 236 kg (520 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 452 kg (995 lb)

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