Wing and Engine Combination Buyer's Guide This is a rough indication of which engine and wing combinations may work best at different operating altitudes. Please note that this is
only a rough guide and that performances may vary, depending on many factors. Note: This guide is primarily to do with lift and load-carrying performance. Other factors that go
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Below 3000' elevation with only a pilot onboard (under 80 kg / 175 lbs)
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Rotax 447 |
Rotax 503 |
Rotax 582 |
Rotax 912 |
Rotax 912S |
Still 17 Wing |
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Stream 16.2 Wing |
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Stranger 14.8 Wing |
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Profi 14.5 Wing |
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Spirit 15.3 Wing |
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Below 3000' elevation at MAUW (Maximum All Up Weight)
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Rotax 447 |
Rotax 503 |
Rotax 582 |
Rotax 912 |
Rotax 912S |
Still 17 Wing |
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Stream 16.2 Wing |
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Stranger 14.8 Wing |
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Profi 14.5 Wing |
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Spirit 15.3 Wing |
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Above 3000' elevation with only a pilot onboard (under 80kg / 175 lbs)
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Rotax 447 |
Rotax 503 |
Rotax 582 |
Rotax 912 |
Rotax 912S |
Still 17 Wing |
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Stream 16.2 Wing |
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Stranger 14.8 Wing |
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Profi 14.5 Wing |
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Spirit 15.3 Wing |
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Above 3000' elevation at MAUW
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Rotax 447 |
Rotax 503 |
Rotax 582 |
Rotax 912 |
Rotax 912S |
Still 17 Wing |
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Stream 16.2 Wing |
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Stranger 14.8 Wing |
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Profi 14.5 Wing |
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Spirit 15.3 Wing |
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Above 6000' elevation at MAUW
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Rotax 447 |
Rotax 503 |
Rotax 582 |
Rotax 912 |
Rotax 912S |
Still 17 Wing |
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Stream 16.2 Wing |
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Stranger 14.8 Wing |
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Profi 14.5 Wing |
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Spirit 15.3 Wing |
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