US AVIATION -- SUPERFLOATER


The SuperFloater... an Ultralight Sailplane


Note: All specifications updated 11/97.
Some errors appeared earlier; our regrets for any inconvenience.

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Wing Span -- 38 feet (11.6 m.)
Wing Area -- 168 square feet (15.5 sq. m.)
Length -- 19 feet (5.8 m.)
Empty Weight -- 179 pounds (81 kg)
[179 lbs empty weight includes BRS parachute system]
Gross Weight -- 400 pounds (182 kg)
Max Pilot Weight -- 220 pounds (100 kg)
Best Glide Ratio -- 15:1
Best Sink Rate -- 180 feet/minute (0.9 m/sec.)
Max Speed -- 60 mph (100 km/h)
Stall Speed-- 27 mph (43 km/h)
Roll Rate -- 3.5 seconds 45-to-45
Limit Load -- +4.4 G and -2.0 G
Factor of Safety -- 150% of Limit Load

BUILT... Ready-to-Fly

PRICES

Prices are subject to change without notice.
All Prices in U.S. Funds

Ready-to-Fly Basic SuperFloater -- $9,995 ("Vintage Model")
BRS Emergency Parachute -- $1,795 installed (Softpack BRS-5 model)
Aft Fuselage Fairing -- $695 installed
All-Mylar Coated Wings -- $495 (slicker, cleans easier)
Ground Tow Hook -- $195 installed
[Aero tow hook & release comes standard.]
Extra Seat Cushions -- $48 each (adjust for pilot weights)


More information is available on our printed brochures.
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