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GT500 GT400 Sport Sprint Sport 2S Sport II Sprint II

Ultralights USA
Ultralights USA is A QuickSilver Dealer & Training Center
staffed by ASC instructors. Ultralights USA offers assembly
and service. Contact us for configuration and pricing

 GT500

 Features:
  • 3 Position Flaps
  • Inflight Adjustable Trim Control
  • Steerable Nose Wheel
  • 3 Blade Carbon Fiber Propeller with Ground Adjustable Pitch
  • Full Size Shock Mounted Instrument Panel w/ Keyed Ignition Switch, Remote Choke, & 8 Instruments: Tachometer, Temperature Gauge, Hobbs Meter, Compass, Altimeter, Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), Front & Rear Seat Airspeed Indicators (R912UL Version Also Includes Oil Temperature & Pil Pressure Gauges)
  • Dual 2-Axis Controls
  • Low Cockpit Noise Level
  • Parking Brake
  • Dual CDI Ignition
  • Hydraulic Main Wheel Disk Brakes
  • Double Surface Wings
  • Extra Ribs for Firm Airfoil
  • Tapered Wing
  • Excellent Crosswind Capability
  • Easy Handling and Responsive Control
  • State-of-the-Art Landing Gear Suspension
  • Quicksilver's Famour Quality
  • Adjustable Pilot Seats
  • Front & Rear Seat Shoulder Harnesses
  • Removable Doors: Can be Flown with the Doors On or Off
  • Extraordinary Visibility
  • Delivered in Easy-to-Assemble Kit
    (Ultralights USA offers assembly service)
  • Easy Maintenance and Repair
  • Six-Month Written Limited Warranty
    (Ask us about it!)

Standard Configuration
Airframe R582 R912
Length 245 in. 245 in.
Height 78 in. 78 in.
Wingspan 30 ft. 30 ft.
Wing Area 155 sq. ft. 155 sq. ft.
Wing Loading 6.45 lb/sq ft 7.09 lb/sq ft. 
Power Loading 15.38 lb/hp  13.75 lb/hp
Seats 2 2
Minimum flight crew  1 1
- Strut Braced Wing
Weights R582 R912
Max takeoff weight  1000 lbs.  1100 lbs.
Empty weight 575 lbs. 638 lbs.
Useful load 425 lbs. 462 lbs.
Payload w/full fuel 329 lbs. 366 lbs.
Fuel Capacity 16 U.S. gal. 16 U.S. gal.
Ultimate Load Factors +6.0 g., -3.0 g. +6.0 g., -3.0 g.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
NOTE: All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations.
PERFORMANCE:  R582 R912
w/o Doors With Doors w/o Doors With Doors
Takeoff distance, ground roll 220 ft 244 ft
Takeoff distance, 50 ft obstacle 689 ft 621 ft
Rate of climb, Sea Level
  1000 lbs. Take-off Weight
650 fpm 655 fpm
Max Level Flight Speed 81 mph 88 mph 88 mph 91 mph
Landing distance, 50 ft obstacle 580 ft 905 ft
Landing distance, ground roll 260 ft 390 ft
Glide Ratio 7.0:1 7.5:1 6.5:1 7.0:1
Minimum sink rate 570 fpm 540 fpm 584 fpm 555 fpm
Service Ceiling 12,500 ft. 12,500 ft.
CRUISE PERFORMANCE CHART: R582 R912
At 55% power (rpm/mph) 5300/68 5300/71 4500/70 4500/75
At 65% power (rpm/mph) 5600/72 5600/75 4800/75 4800/79
At 75% power (rpm/mph) 5900/75 5900/79 5000/78 5000/83
At 100% power (rpm/mph) 6500/83 6500/87 5500/86 5500/91
FUEL FLOW: R582 R912
At 55% power (gpm/mi) 4.5/255 4.5/240 3.7/300 3.7/320
At 65% power (gpm/mi) 5.0/235 5.0/225 4.3/280 4.3/295
At 75% power (gpm/mi) 5.6/225 5.6/215 4.9/270 4.9/270
At 100% power (gpm/mi) 7.5/185 7.5/175 6.3/215 6.3/230
All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, at sea
level and 175 lb. pilot weight, unless otherwise noted. Flight training required.
AIRSPEEDS: R582 R912
Vx (Best angle of climb) 47 mph 50 mph
Vy (Best rate of climb) 55 mph 58 mph
Va (Design maneuvering) 90 mph 94 mph
Vne (Never exceed) 103 mph 103 mph
Vs1 (Stall, flaps up, power off) 45 mph 47 mph
Vs0 (Stall, flaps down, power off) 39 mph 42 mph
Landing approach speed 51 mph 55 mph
SPECIFICATIONS:
 Powerplant  ROTAX 582/40 Dual CDI R912UL
 No. Cylinders
2
4
Displacement
580.7 cc
1120 cc
Horsepower
65 hp
80 hp
Recommended TBO
250 hrs
1000 hrs
Propeller Type
3 Blade, Carbon Fiber
3 Blade, Carbon Fiber
Propeller Diameter
72 inches
72 inches
Propeller Pitch
17-19 degrees-LH
17-19 degrees-LH
All specifications are based on manufacturers calculations.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
This information is for reference only, please consult
Ultralights USA for exact and up to date specifications.



GT500 GT400 Sport Sprint Sport 2S Sport II Sprint II

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