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            Hi-Max 1700R 
       
      
      
        
      
            
              
      
            
            A wrap-around windshield of Lexan makes 
            for excellent visibility and comfortable flying. Optional windows 
            are removable for open-air flying in the summer. Wood was chosen as 
            the basic building material. It is easy to work with, dependable in 
            its strength characteristics, and is not bothered by the vibrations 
            associated with 2-cycle engines. 
             
            Construction techniques are of the old-fashioned, tried and true 
            wood truss and plywood gusset method. It is very simple, and builds 
            quickly. 
            
             
              
               
               
               specifications 
 
              
                
                powerplant 
                propeller 
                length 
                height 
                wing span 
                wing area 
                seats 
                empty weight 
                
                
                useful load 
                gross weight 
                fuel capacity 
                range | 
                
                
                Rotax 447 
                x 
                
      
                16' - 0" 
                
                x 
                
      
                25' - 0" 
                
      
                112.5 sq. ft. 
                1 
                
      
                328 lbs. 
                x 
                
      
                560 lbs. 
                
                x 
                
                x | 
               
             
            
            performance 
            
             
            
              
                
                takeoff distance, 
                ground roll 
                rate of climb 
                max speed 
                cruise speed 
                landing distance, ground roll 
                
                
                service ceiling | 
                
                
                < 100 ft. 
                
                x900 fpm 
                
      
                80 mph 
                
      
                70 mph 
                
      
                210 ft. 
                x | 
               
             
            
            limiting and recommended speeds
             
            
              
                
                design manoeuvring speed (Va) 
                never exceed speed (Vne) 
                stall, power off (Vsl) 
                landing approach speed  | 
                
                
                x 
                
      
                100 mph 
                
      
                28-31 mph 
                x | 
               
             
            All specifications are based on manufacturer's 
            calculations 
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