Marathon

The Marathon cruises at 185 mph plus and has fixed tricycle landing gear. Both aircraft have nearly identical wood structure (aircraft spruce and birch plywood) covered with composite skin (foam and fibreglass). No specials skills or tools are needed to build our airplanes.

specifications
 
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range
Lyc. 0-320 HP Range160/150-180
x
21.9ft
8ft
25ft
100sq. ft
2
1119lb
x

1825lb
42gal
800n.m

performance

takeoff distance, ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling
800ft
1500fpm
200mph
185mph
1000ft
20,000ft

limiting and recommended speeds

design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed
x
x
55mph
x

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations