1-5
ALPHA Trainer LSA
Pilot Operating Handbook
POH-162-00-40-001
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
1.5. AIRCRAFT OVERVIEW
Basic Dimensions Metric Imperial
Length 6.5 m 21’ 4”
Span 10.50 m 34’ 6”
Height 2.05 m 6’ 9”
Wing
Area 9.51 m² 102.4 ft²
Mean aerodynamic chord 0.90 m 2’ 11.4”
Aspect ratio 11.8
Horizontal Tail Metric Imperial
Area 1.08 m² 11.6 ft²
Vertical Tail
Area 1.1 m² 11.8 ft²
Weights
Maximum takeo weight 550 kg 1212 lb
Design empty weight 279 kg 615 lb
Design useful load 271 kg 597 lb
Maximum baggage weight 10 kg* 22 lb*
Performance
Top speed 120 KIAS (SL)
Cruise speed (5300 RPM) 100 KIAS (SL)
Endurance at cruise speed 3h + 30’ reserve
Best climb 76 KIAS (V
Y
) 1220 ft/min
Best angle climb 58 KIAS (V
x
)
Stall speed full flap (+2) 37 KIAS
Stall speed clean (0) 43 KIAS
Fuel ** Metric Imperial
Total capacity 50 L 13.2 US gal
Unusable fuel 2 L 0.5 US gal
Engine
Max power rating (5 min.) 59.6 kW at 5800 RPM
Max continuous power 58 kW at 5500 RPM
*only when solid baggage compartment (p/n 6023077) is installed and
CG limitations are respected.
** Please see chapter 2 - Limitations - for information about approved fuel
types.