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      Sonerai 2 stretch 
      
      
        
      
      
              
      
            
            
              
            
            The Sonerai II-LS, Low-wing Stretch, and the Sonerai 
            II-LTS, Low-wing Tri-gear Stretch, make up the rest of the Sonerai 
            family of VW powered homebuilt aircraft. The front cockpit of the 
            II- LS and II-LTS is 28" long and the rear cockpit measures 30" 
            long. Both cockpits measure 23.250" in width. These two aircraft are 
            different from the stock Sonerai II in length, wing loading and 
            useful load. The Sonerai II-LS and II-LTS were designed to give the 
            passenger additional room and more pilot headroom.  
             
            The Sonerai II Stretch series are low- wing, two place tandem 
            aircraft, that are flown from the rear seat solo. Both the II-LS and 
            II-LT are designed to be powered by a 2180cc (or larger) VW Aero 
            engine conversion. This is because of the increased useful load.  
             
            All models of the Sonerai II Stretch use a minimum of different 
            sizes of materials to reduce the cost, without hampering the 
            integrity of the design. The wing is all aluminium and is composed 
            of two panels that easily fold along side the fuselage enabling the 
            aircraft to be towed tail first on its own gear. Stainless steel 
            cherry rivets are used to skin the wing. The fuselage and tail 
            surfaces are constructed of standard sizes of 4130 steel tubing that 
            are fabric covered. All aluminium sheet used is 2024-T3 .025" except 
            for the spars which are .040". The fibreglass cowling removes easily 
            to allow complete access to the engine, magneto, tank and 
            instruments. The landing gear is made from 2024-T351 5/8" aluminium 
            and uses 5" wheels with 3/4" axles. A tapered tailspring rod is used 
            to support the tailwheel (II-LS), while the II-LTS features a nose 
            wheel. Both of these aircraft feature a 10 gallon main tank with an 
            optional 6 gallon auxiliary tank which mounts in the turtle deck and 
            baggage can be placed behind the seat.  
             
            The Sonerai II-LS and II-LTS are an excellent choice of VW powered 
            homebuilts for the first time builder. Both aircraft offer room, 
            comfort, economy and speed, and makes the II-LS and II-LTS a great 
            "basic" cross country aircraft.  
            
             
              
               
               
               specifications 
 
              
                
                powerplant 
                propeller 
                length 
                height 
                wing span 
                wing area 
                seats 
                empty weight 
                
                useful load 
                gross weight 
                fuel capacity 
                range | 
                
                
                2180CC 
                x 
                
                20' 4" 
                
                5' 5" 
                
                
                18' 8" 
                
                x 
                2 
                
            
                540 
                lbs 
                
            
                610 
                lbs 
                
            
                1150 
                lbs 
                
            
                10 
                gals + 
                
                245 sm | 
               
             
            
            performance 
            
             
            
              
                
                takeoff distance, 
                ground roll 
                rate of climb 
                max speed 
                cruise speed 
                landing distance, ground roll 
                
                
                service ceiling | 
                
                900 
                ft 
                
            
                700 fpm 
                x 
                
                
                140 
                mph 
                x 
                x | 
               
             
            
            limiting and recommended speeds
             
            
              
                
                design manoeuvring speed (Va) 
                never exceed speed (Vne) 
                stall, power off (Vsl) 
                landing approach speed  | 
                
                
                115 
                mph 
                
                
                200 
                mph 
                
                
                50 
                mph 
                
                
                60 
                mph | 
               
             
            All specifications are based on manufacturer's 
            calculations 
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