What's your dream machine?

[Guest J430]

Hey Boys, and co-operative girls

 

Might be jumping in the Jab for a trip to look at the potential site of said TOY SHED in the morning, or at least a good Air Park.

 

get your cheque books out............no not the rubbery ones either!

 

yes Mrs J is keen on it too........so far!

 

J:)

 

 

[Ultralights]

My toy shed is growing nicely, A Sadler Vampire, a Honda CBR 250RR Repsol replica, A nice Red Mazda RX7! oh, and a Kia Van.

 

 

[Guest Fred Bear]

Some specs on the Cirrus G3. Impressive (and still am drooling and dreaming). Lotto...one day :;)4:

 

V speeds

 

• Vr (rotation): 70 kias (130 km/h)
   
   
  
• Vx (best angle of climb): 80 kias (148 km/h)
   
   
  
• Vy (best rate of climb): 100 kias (185 km/h)
   
   
  
• Vso (stall, dirty): 59 kias (109 km/h)
   
   
  
• Vs (stall, clean): 70 kias (130 km/h)
   
   
  
• Va (maneuvering speed): 133 kias (246 km/h)
   
   
  
• Vno (max cruise): 178 kias (330 km/h)
   
   
  
• Vne (never exceed): 201 kias (372 km/h)
   
   
  
• Vfe (50% flaps): 119 kias (220 km/h)
   
   
  
• Vfe (100% flaps): 104 kias (193 km/h)
   
   
  
• Vpd (chute deployment): 133 kias (246 km/h)
   
   
  
• Vglide (best glide): 90 kias (167 km/h)
   
  

 

 

Performance

 

• Takeoff ground roll: 1,028 ft (313 m)
   
   
  
• Takeoff distance over 50 ft (15 m) object: 1594 ft (486 m)
   
   
  
• Climb rate: 1400 ft/min (427 m/min)
   
   
  
• Cruise speed (75% power): 185 ktas (343 km/h)
   
   
  
• Maximum range (55% power): over 1143 nm (1852 km)
   
   
  
• Landing ground Roll: 1141 ft (348 m)
   
   
  
• Landing distance over 50 ft (15 m) Object: 2344 ft (714 m)
   
  

 

 

Engine

 

• Manufacturer: Continental
   
   
  
• Model: IO-550-N
   
   
  
• Power: 310 hp (231 kW)
   
  

 

 

Design weights & loading

 

• Maximum Gross Weight: 3400 lb (1542 kg)
   
   
  
• Standard Empty Weight: 2230 lb (1021 kg)
   
   
  
• Useful Load: 1170 lb (523 kg)
   
   
  
• Usable Fuel Capacity: 92 gal/552 lb (307 l/221kg)
   
   
  
• Full Fuel Payload: 618 lb (301 kg)
   
  

 

 

Measurements

 

• Propeller: 78 in (1.98 m) diameter, 3 blade, constant speed
   
   
  
• Length: 26 ft (7.9 m)
   
   
  
• Height: 8 ft 9 in (2.6 m)
   
   
  
• Wingspan: 38 ft 4 in (11.7 m)
   
   
  
• Cabin length: 130 in (3.3 m)
   
   
  
• Cabin width: 49 in (1.3 m)
   
   
  
• Cabin height: 50 in (1.3 m)
   
  

 

 

Turbo performance (85 % power)

 

• 12,000 ft 194 kts 17.5 gph
   
   
  
• 18,000 ft 203 kts 17.5 gph
   
   
  
• 25,000 ft 211 kts 17.5 gph
   
   
  
• Ceiling: 25,000 feet