 
Loehle Spitfire Elite
The Loehle Spitfire
is here! For you the builder/pilot wanting an exotic aircraft, this is the answer to
your dreams. You the discriminating pilot want prestigious, high quality kit
designs. You would expect all the essential components to be included from the nose
to the tail, complete with retractable landing gear. Our fast paced lifestyle seems
to demand approaches that save time. A complete kit of the highest quality parts and
the ultimate in prefabrication is the answer. The Loehle Spitfire is the most
complete kit that Loehle has ever offered, and it is available now!
Features
 | Fully optioned kit (less engine
and covering package - also available) |
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| VFR instrument package |
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| Realistic 3/4 scale looks |
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| Suspension gear |
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| Optional Rotax 582, 65 HP or
Rotax 912 4-cycle engine |
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| Spitfire style gear operation |
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| "E" gear box with electric start |
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| Spacious cockpit |
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| 3-blade ground adjustable prop |
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| Adjustable rudder pedals |
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| Retractable gear |
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| Computerized drawings |
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| Highly pre-machined and numbered parts |
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| Assembly manual |
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| Sleek fiberglass nose cowls |
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| Easy-to-trailer width |
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Performance
| Cruise speed: 105 mph |
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| Takeoff roll: 200 ft. |
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| Stall speed: 38 mph |
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| Landing roll: 300 ft. |
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| VNE: 140 mph |
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| Climb rate: 800 fpm |
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Specifications
| Wing span: 27 ft. 3 in. |
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| Empty weight: 700 lbs. |
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| Wing area: 132 sq. ft. |
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| Gross weight: 1,200 lbs. |
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| Length: 22 ft. 10 in. |
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| Load factor: +4, -2 G's (+6,-3) |
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| Width (wings removed): 5 ft.
5 in. |
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| Fuel capacity: 13 or 15 gal |
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STANDARD Components
(except as indicated)
| Airframe Assembly in Kit Form |
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| Compass |
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| Rotax 582, 65 HP Dual Ignition Engine
(Optional) |
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| Tachometer |
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| "E" Model Gear Box with Electric Start
for 582 (Optional) |
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| Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Gauge |
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| Rotax 912, 80 HP, 4-Stroke Engine (Optional) |
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| Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Gauge |
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| Engine Installation Package
(Optional) (Choose Rotax 582 or Rotax 912) |
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| Water Temperature Gauge |
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| 3-blade Ground Adjustable Prop |
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| Engine Primer |
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| Spitfire Style Retractable Landing Gear |
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| Ignition Switch and Electrical Wiring Harness |
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| Landing Gear Suspension |
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| Complete Covering Kit Thru Silver Primer/UV Coat |
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| Mechanical Drum Brakes |
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| WWII British Roundel Decal Set |
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| Long Range Fuel System |
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| Staple Gun |
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| Special Aluminum Wheels |
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| Staples |
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| Basic Upholstery Package |
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| Wood Trimming Hand Shear |
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| Military Shoulder Harness and Seat Belt |
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| T - 88 Epoxy - 1 gal |
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| Wing Root Fairings |
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| Work Bench Plans and Hardware Kit |
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| Cast Aluminum Rudder Pedals |
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| Assembly Manual |
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| Airspeed Indicator |
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| Drawings (computerized) |
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| Altimeter |
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| Crating Additional (makes workbench) |
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Pricing (see Complete Price List for details)
| Description |
Price |
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SPITFIRE
ELITE - NEW!! Complete Optioned Kit (Less Engine and Covering
Package), 105 mph Cruise, 1,200 Gross Weight, Deluxe Everything! TAKING
ORDERS NOW - $20,000 FOR FUSELAGE/TAIL SHIPMENT
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$34,995 |
| Information Package (covers
all aircraft kits) |
$10 |
| Videos - "5151" Mustang,
Jenny or Aviation Classics (covers all aircraft excluding the Spitfire and Jenny
currently.) |
$25
($35 PAL/Secam) |
         
7-21-04
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