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Merlin
(Blue Yonder Aviation)
The Merlin was originally a Canadian design
which was introduced in 1990, it is now being produced by Blue Yonder
Aviation. It features a welded 4130 chromoly steel fuselage, and tail
assembly.
The wings use aluminium D Cell construction,
with Styrofoam ribs. Covering is standard aircraft covering materials. The
Merlin is a taildragger, in a tractor configuration, with side by side
seating. Controls are standard stick and rudder with a centre stick,
separate option sticks are now available. Building times are an honest 350
to 400 hours. The company indicates testing has been done to +4 and -2Gs.
specifications
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range |
x
x
23 ft.
7 ft.
35.5 ft.
235 sq. ft.
2
789 lbs.
x
1400 lbs.
32 gal.
350 n.m. |
performance
takeoff distance,
ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling |
x
x
100 mph.
70 mph.
175 ft.
5,000 ft. |
limiting and recommended speeds
design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed |
50 ft
x
35 mph.
x |
All specifications are based on manufacturer's
calculations
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