Smith Sport Miniplane

The Smith Miniplane is a representative home-built aircraft for sport and aerobatic flight. This single-seat biplane has a wingspan of just over sixteen feet, and weighs only 650 lbs empty. The short wingspan aids manoeuvrability for aerobatics but necessitates an extra powerful engine to keep her aloft. Her top speed is over 110 mph. Its glide ratio has been described as that of a piano!.

New 1996 variation of the original Smith Miniplane. Designed for ease of building with beginners in mind.

specifications
 
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
 useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range		 Lyc. 0-235 HP Range100/90-120
x
 15.5 ft
 5.5 ft
 17 ft
 100 sq. ft
1
 650 lb
x
 1000 lb
 17 gal
 x

performance

takeoff distance, ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
 service ceiling		 400 ft
 x
 135 mph
 125 mph
 400 ft
x

limiting and recommended speeds

design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed 		x
x
x
x

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations
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