First 5 Stings issued with Permits to Fly!
LAA magazine 2006
Read what James O'Dell has to say about flying the Sting. This article also describes an epic testing flight made by a stock factory Sting around Europe covering a distance of over 25,000km.
Specifications
| Wing span | 8.44m | 27ft 10in |
|---|---|---|
| Wing area | 9.8 m2 | 105½ sq ft |
| Aspect ratio | 7.42 | |
| Length | 6.19m | 20ft 4in |
| Height | 2.30m | 7ft 6in |
| Cockpit width | 1.12m | 44in |
| Empty weight | 330 kg | 727 lbs |
| Max AUW | 560 kg | 1235 lbs |
| Max luggage | 27 kg | 60 lbs |
| Max payload | 230 kg | 508 lbs |
| Payload (full fuel) | 172 kg | 380 lbs |
| Fuel capacity (useable) | 77 ltrs | 20.3 gal |