SPECIFICATIONS:

 

   POWERPLANT:
      Model.......................Rotax 582/40 Dual CDI
      No. Cylinders................................................2
      Displacement........................................580.7
      Horsepower................................................65
      Recommended TBO.........................250 hrs

   PROPELLER:
      Type...........................3 Blade, Carbon Fiber
      Diameter.........................................72 inches
      Pitch.............................17 to 19 degrees-LH

   GENERAL:
      Length....................................................20' 5"
      Height.......................................................6' 6"
      Wingspan...............................................30' 0"
      Wing Area.......................................155 sg. ft.
      Wing Loading............................6.45 lb./sq.ft.
      Power Loading...........................15.38 lb./hp.
      Seats.............................................................2
      Minimun Flight Crew....................................1
      Empty Weight**..................................575 lbs.
      Max. Take-off Weight......................1000 lbs.
      Useful Load.........................................425 lbs.
      Payload w/Full Fuel............................329 lbs.
      Fuel Capacity...............................16 U.S. gal.
      Ultimate Load Factors.............+6.0 g., -3.0g.

   PERFORMANCE:
     *Take-off Distance, Ground Roll............220 ft.
     *Take-off Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle.......689 ft.
      Rate of Climb, Sea Level
        1000 lbs. Take-off Weight...............650 fpm.
      Max. Level Flight Speed
          w/out Doors......................................81 mph.
      Max. Level Flight Speed
          with Doors........................................88 mph.
     *Landing Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle.......580 ft.
     *Landing Distance, Ground Roll............260 ft.
      Glide Ratio (w/out doors)........................7.0:1
      Glide Ratio (w doors)..............................7.5:1
      Minimum Sink Rate (w/out doors)..570 ft/min
      Minimum Sink Rate (w doors)........540 ft/min
      Service Ceiling..................................12,500 ft.

   CRUISE PERFORMANCE:
      CRUISE:                 without Doors     with Doors
        55% Power (5300 rpm) ... 68 mph.         71 mph.
        65% Power (5600 rpm) ... 72 mph.         75 mph.
        75% Power (5900 rpm) ... 75 mph.         79 mph.
      100% Power (6500 rpm) ... 83 mph.         87 mph.

      FUEL FLOW/RANGE:
        55% Power (gph/mi) ........ 4.5/255         4.5/240
        65% Power (gph/mi) ........ 5.0/235         5.0/225
        75% Power (gph/mi) ........ 5.6/225         5.6/215
      100% Power (gph/mi) ........ 7.5/185         7.5/175
 

   LIMITING & RECOMMENDED SPEEDS:
      Vx (Best angle of climb)..................47 mph.
      Vy (Best rate of climb).....................55 mph.
      Va (Design maneuvering)...............90 mph.
      Vne (Never exceed).......................103 mph.
      Vs1 (Stall, fLaps up, power off).......45 mph.
      Vs0 (Stall, flaps down, power off)...39 mph.
      Landing Approach Speed...............51 mph.

   PRICE:.....R582 (Kit)................Contact dealer for price



 

 


 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

 
 

   POWERPLANT:
      Model...................................Rotax   R912UL
      No. Cylinders................................................4
      Displacement.........................................1211
      Horsepower................................................80
      Recommended TBO.......................1000 hrs

   PROPELLER:
      Type...........................3 Blade, Carbon Fiber
      Diameter.........................................72 inches
      Pitch.............................17 to 19 degrees-LH

   GENERAL:
      Length....................................................20' 5"
      Height.......................................................6' 6"
      Wingspan...............................................30' 0"
      Wing Area.......................................155 sg. ft.
      Wing Loading............................7.09 lb./sq.ft.
      Power Loading...........................13.75 lb./hp.
      Seats.............................................................2
      Minimun Flight Crew....................................1
      Empty Weight**..................................638 lbs.
      Max. Take-off Weight.......................1100 lbs.
      Useful Load.........................................462 lbs.
      Payload w/Full Fuel............................366 lbs.
      Fuel Capacity...............................16 U.S. gal.
      Ultimate Load Factors.............+6.0 g., -3.0g.

   PERFORMANCE:
     *Take-off Distance, Ground Roll............244 ft.
     *Take-off Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle.......621 ft.
      Rate of Climb, Sea Level
        1000 lbs. Take-off Weight...............655 fpm.
      Max. Level Flight Speed
          w/out Doors......................................88 mph.
      Max. Level Flight Speed
          with Doors........................................91 mph.
     *Landing Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle.......905 ft.
     *Landing Distance, Ground Roll............390 ft.
      Glide Ratio (w/out doors)........................6.5:1
      Glide Ratio (w doors)..............................7.0:1
      Minimum Sink Rate (w/out doors)..584 ft/min
      Minimum Sink Rate (w doors)........555 ft/min
      Service Ceiling..................................12,500 ft.

   CRUISE PERFORMANCE:
      CRUISE:                 without Doors     with Doors
        55% Power (4500 rpm) ... 70 mph.         75 mph.
        65% Power (4800 rpm) ... 75 mph.         79 mph.
        75% Power (5000 rpm) ... 78 mph.         83 mph.
      100% Power (5500 rpm) ... 86 mph.         91 mph.

      FUEL FLOW/RANGE:
        55% Power (gph/mi) ........ 3.7/300         3.7/320
        65% Power (gph/mi) ........ 4.3/280         4.3/295
        75% Power (gph/mi) ........ 4.9/270         4.9/270
      100% Power (gph/mi) ........ 6.3/215         6.3/230
 

   LIMITING & RECOMMENDED SPEEDS:
      Vx (Best angle of climb)..................50 mph.
      Vy (Best rate of climb).....................58 mph.
      Va (Design maneuvering)...............94 mph.
      Vne (Never exceed).......................103 mph.
      Vs1 (Stall, fLaps up, power off).......47 mph.
      Vs0 (Stall, flaps down, power off)...42 mph.
      Landing Approach Speed...............55 mph.

   PRICE:.....R912 (Kit)................Contact dealer for price




 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

 


 
STANDARD FEATURES:


 
  • Dual 3-Axis Controls
     
  • 3 Position Flaps
     
  • Inflight Adjustable Trim Control
     
  • Steerable Nose Wheel
     
  • 3 Blade Carbon Fiber Propeller
             with Ground Adjustable Pitch
     
  • Full Size Shock Mounted Instrument Panel w/
             Keyed Ignition Switch, Remote Choke, &
             8 Instruments: Tachometer, Temperature
             Gauge, Hobbs Meter, Compass, Altimeter,
             Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI),
             Front & Rear Seat Airspeed Indicators
                  (R912UL Version Also Includes Oil
                   Temperature &Oil Pressure Gauges)
     
  • Parking Brake
     
  • Dual CDI ignition
     
  • Hydraulic Main Wheel Disk Brakes
     
  • Double Surface Wings
     
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  • Extra Ribs for Firm Airfoil
     
  • Tapered Wing
     
  • Excellent Crosswind Capability
     
  • Easy Handling and Responsive Control
     
  • State-of-the-Art Landing Gear Suspension
     
  • Low Cockpit Noise Level
     
  • Quicksilver's Famous Quality
     
  • Adjustable Pilot Seats
     
  • Front & Rear Seat Shoulder Harnesses
     
  • Removable Doors: Can be Flown
            with the Doors On or Off
     
  • Extraordinary Visibility
     
  • Delivered in Easy-to-Assemble Kit
            (Average 160 to 190 hours)
     
  • Easy Maintenance and Repair
     
  • Six-Month Written Limited Warranty
            (See Dealer for Details)

     
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    GT500 DASH



     
    OPTIONS:

     

     

       Floats:
             Whether flying for fun, fishing at remote spots, or collecting ecological data, floats improve
             the usefulness and versatility of your aircraft.

     

       Avionics:
             The full size instrument panel accommodates a wide variety of engine instrumentation and
             navigational avionics.

     

       Ballistic Parachute:
             In the event of a rare mishap, such as a mid-air collision, this rocket deployed parachute,
             when opened, lowers the entire aircraft, with pilot and passenger

     

       Crop Dusting System:
             Highly efficient and cost effective crop dusting can be done with the GT500.
             With the available Ag Spay System option, you can spray an average of 7 acres per minute, and
             100 acres per load. The system is custom designed exclusively for the GT500.

     

     

    NOTE: All specifications are based on the manufacturer's calculations.
    Range is listed in statute miles with no allowance for wind or fuel reserve.
    *All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, at sea level, and
    aircraft at 1000 pounds take-off weight for the GT500 with Rotax 582 or 1100 pounds with Rotax 912UL.
    These distances must be increased equal to 20% for each one thousand feet of pressure altitude above sea level.
    **The empty weight is approximate due to a 4% Mil. Spec. tolerance on materials.
    This aircraft is NOT designed for aerobatics.
    Be sure to follow the owner's manual recommendations for flight and maintenance guidelines.
    The pilot is responsible for operating this aircraft in accordance with the applicable Federal and State Regulations.
    Flight training is required. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without notice.
    Only Quicksilver Mfg. approved accessories should be used on this aircraft.


     

     

    SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
    This information is for reference only, please consult Quicksilver Mfg.® or one of it’s dealers for exact
    and up to date specifications.

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