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Loehle Spitfire Elite
The Loehle Spitfire is almost 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 will be available in kits soon. (Completion of the prototype has been delayed because of introducing and growing the Loehle Aero Coatings paint line. We hope to get back to the Spitfire soon.)
Features
- Fully optioned kit (less engine and covering package - also available)
- VFR instrument package
- Realistic 3/4 scale looks
- Suspension gear
- Optional Rotax 582, 65 HP or Rotax 912 4-cycle engine
- Spitfire style gear operation
- "E" gear box with electric start (comes with optional Rotax 582)
- Spacious cockpit
- 3-blade ground adjustable prop
- Adjustable rudder pedals
- Retractable gear
- Computerized drawings
- Highly pre-machined and numbered parts
- Assembly manual
- Sleek fiberglass nose cowls
- Easy-to-trailer width
Performance
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Takeoff roll: 200 ft.
- Stall speed: 38 mph
- Landing roll: 300 ft.
- VNE: 140 mph
- Climb rate: 800 fpm
Specifications
- Wing span: 27 ft. 3 in.
- Empty weight: 700 lbs.
- Wing area: 132 sq. ft.
- Gross weight: 1,200 lbs.
- Length: 22 ft. 10 in.
- Load factor: +4, -2 G's (+6,-3)
- Width (wings removed): 5 ft. 5 in.
- Fuel capacity: 13 or 15 gal
STANDARD Components (except as indicated)
- Airframe Assembly in Kit Form
- Compass
- Rotax 582, 65 HP Dual Ignition Engine (Optional)
- Tachometer
- "E" Model Gear Box with Electric Start for 582 (Optional)
- Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Gauge
- Rotax 912, 80 HP, 4-Stroke Engine (Optional)
- Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Gauge
- Engine Installation Package (Optional) (Choose Rotax 582 or Rotax 912)
- Water Temperature Gauge
- 3-blade Ground Adjustable Prop
- Engine Primer
- Spitfire Style Retractable Landing Gear
- Ignition Switch and Electrical Wiring Harness
- Landing Gear Suspension
- Complete Covering Kit Thru Silver Primer/UV Coat
- Mechanical Drum Brakes
- WWII British Roundel Decal Set
- Long Range Fuel System
- Staple Gun
- Special Aluminum Wheels
- Staples
- Basic Upholstery Package
- Wood Trimming Hand Shear
- Military Shoulder Harness and Seat Belt
- T - 88 Epoxy - 1 gal
- Wing Root Fairings
- Work Bench Plans and Hardware Kit
- Cast Aluminum Rudder Pedals
- Assembly Manual
- Airspeed Indicator
- Drawings (computerized)
- Altimeter
- Crating Additional (makes workbench)
Pricing (see Complete Price List for details)
Description Price
SPITFIRE ELITE - NEW!! Complete Optioned Kit (Less Engine and Covering Package), 105 mph Cruise, 1,200 Gross Weight, Deluxe Everything! TAKING ORDERS SOON
$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)
11-11-12