1997 Ultravia Pelican “Club”, N517PL
Model PL (Primary Light), Light Sport compliant (s/n 517)
Rotax 912 80 HP, 457 hours TTSN (s/n 4400815)
Warp Drive 3-blade, 68 in, ground adjustable prop (s/n T7348)
The Pelican is a real sweetheart of an LSA-compliant airplane. Low and slow with the doors off and burn 2 - 3 gph for sport touring. Respectable cross country cruise of 120 mph at 4.5 – 5 gph. Always hangared.
Icom ICA200 comm radio
King KT76A transponder
Lowrance AirMap GPS
Ameri-King AK450 ELT
Flightcom 403MC intercom
Sporty’s JD-200 air band transceiver
Lightspeed headset
Wing Span: 29.5 ft
Wing Area: 108 ft2
Aspect ratio: 7.8
Cabin Width at hips: 40 inches
Cabin Width at elbows: 46 inches
Headroom: 41 inches
Empty Weight: 796 lbs
Gross Weight: 1,250 lbs
Wing Loading: 11.5
Power Loading: 15.6
Fuel Capacity: 20 gal
Max Speed: 136 mph
Cruise, 75%: 130 mph (at 6,000 ft msl)
Cruise, 60%: 123 mph (at 6,000 ft msl)
Max Range at 60%: 600 statute miles (no reserve)
Max Glide Ratio: 12:1
Rate of Climb, gross: 950 fpm
Service Ceiling: 16,000 ft
Calibrated Stall Speed, clean, 48 mph (calibrated), 41 mph (indicated)
Calibrated Stall Speed, full flaps, 43 mph (calibrated), 35 mph (indicated)
Vne: 164 mph
Take-off Distance: 450 ft
To Clear 50 ft Obstacle: 750 ft