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Loehle Spit Elite - an affordable ultralight Spitfire!

The Loehle Spitfire is here!  For you the builder/pilot wanting an exotic aircraft, this is the answer to your dreams.  You the discriminating pilot want prestigious, high quality kit designs.  You would expect all the essential components to be included from the nose to the tail, complete with retractable landing gear.  Our fast paced lifestyle seems to demand approaches that save time.  A complete kit of the highest quality parts and the ultimate in prefabrication is the answer.  The Loehle Spitfire is the most complete kit that Loehle has ever offered, and it is available now!

Structure of the Loehle Spit Elite

 

   Specifications and performance

bullet Wing span:  27 ft. 3 in.
bullet Empty weight:  700 lbs.
bullet Wing area:  132 sq. ft.
bullet Gross weight:  1,200 lbs.
bullet Length:  22 ft. 10 in.
bullet Load factor:  +4, -2 G's (+6,-3)
bullet Width (wings removed):  5 ft. 5 in.
bullet Fuel capacity:  13 or 15 gal

bullet Cruise speed:  105 mph
bullet Takeoff roll:  200 ft.
bullet Stall speed:  38 mph
bullet Landing roll:  300 ft.
bullet VNE:  140 mph
bullet Climb rate:  800 fpm

Everything but the paint....!

The Loehle Spit Elite is complete right down to the staples - except for the paint!  Features include...

Fully optioned kit (less engine and covering package - also available)
bullet VFR instrument package
bullet Realistic 3/4 scale looks
bullet Suspension gear
bullet Optional Rotax 582, 65 HP or Rotax 912 4-cycle engine
bullet Spitfire style gear operation
bullet "E" gear box with electric start
bullet Spacious cockpit
bullet 3-blade ground adjustable prop
bullet Adjustable rudder pedals
bullet Retractable gear
bullet Computerized drawings
bullet Highly pre-machined and numbered parts
bullet Assembly manual
bullet Sleek fiberglass nose cowls
bullet Easy-to-trailer width

Loehle Aircraft Corporation


 

Loehle Spit prototype at Oshkosh
bullet Airframe Assembly in Kit Form
bullet Compass
bullet Rotax 582, 65 HP Dual Ignition Engine (Optional) 
bullet Tachometer
bullet "E" Model Gear Box with Electric Start for 582 (Optional)
bullet Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Gauge
bullet Rotax 912, 80 HP, 4-Stroke Engine (Optional)
bullet Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Gauge
bullet Engine Installation Package (Optional)  (Choose Rotax 582 or Rotax 912)
bullet Water Temperature Gauge
bullet 3-blade Ground Adjustable Prop
bullet Engine Primer
bullet Spitfire Style Retractable Landing Gear
bullet Ignition Switch and Electrical Wiring Harness
bullet Landing Gear Suspension
bullet Complete Covering Kit Thru Silver Primer/UV Coat
bullet Mechanical Drum Brakes
bullet WWII British Roundel Decal Set
bullet Long Range Fuel System
bullet Staple Gun
bullet Special Aluminum Wheels
bullet Staples
bullet Basic Upholstery Package
bullet Wood Trimming Hand Shear
bullet Military Shoulder Harness and Seat Belt
bullet T - 88 Epoxy - 1 gal
bullet Wing Root Fairings
bullet Work Bench Plans and Hardware Kit
bullet Cast Aluminum Rudder Pedals
bullet Assembly Manual
bullet Airspeed Indicator
bullet Drawings (computerized)
bullet Altimeter
bullet Crating Additional (makes workbench)


Loehle Spit Elite prototype

Loehle Aircraft Corporation
380 Shippmans Creek Road
Wartrace, TN 37183-3302 USA

Tel: (931) 857-3419

Fax: (931) 857-3908

E-mail: info@loehle.com

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