Quicksilver MX Specifications:
Top Speed, mph.......................54 at 6250 RPM
Cruise, mph..............................50 85% at 5800 RPM
Slow Cruise, mph....................35 50% at 4800 RPM 8000' DA, 2 GPH fuel
Best rate clime mph.................36 (10° Angle of attack)
Best angle climb mph...............31
Stall, mph................................24 (16° Angle of attack)
Range S.M...............................88
Rate of Climb, fpm...................800 sealevel (500 at 8000' density altitude)
Take Off Distance, ft................65 sealevel (150 at 8000' density altitude) Grass adds 25 to 50
Landing Distance, ft.................60
Service Ceiling , ft..................14000
Engine Used.............................Rotax 447
HP/HP Range...........................40
Prop..........................................52X32 wood 2 blade
Reduction drive........................2:1 belt, 4 V belts
Fuel Capacity, gal....................5 mixed 2 stroke premium
Empty Weight, lbs....................243
Gross Weight, lbs...................525
Height, ft.................................9.8
Length, ft.................................18.1
Wing Span, ft..........................32
Wing Area, sq.ft.....................160
Number of Seats.....................1
Landing Gear type..................trigear, stearable nose wheel, brakes on main left and right
Building Materials.................TF, wire brased
Recovery parachute...............750# BRS, rocket deployed
Cost to fly with full expences and overhalls about $9.00 per hour.
Manufactured by Epler in 1984, Restored in 2007 By Chuck Hoelzen, owner and pilot