Questair Venture

The Questair Venture was developed as a two place, all metal, kit built aircraft with the design mission of fast, all weather cross country travel. As a result of its small physical size and large operating envelope several interesting challenges were encountered during the flight testing of the aircraft. The longitudinal flying qualities were tailored to provide the feel of a much larger aircraft through the use of an artificial feel system which also incorporates a trim function. The low speed and stalling characteristics of the aircraft were greatly improved by using a wing leading edge modification. The high speed/flutter characteristics of the aircraft were tested and verified using ground vibration tests and instrumented flight tests.

Without doubt one of the fastest kit aircraft produced and great success has been enjoyed at Reno Air Races, but the aircraft was never without its problems.

specifications
 
powerplant
propeller
length
height
wing span
wing area
seats
empty weight
useful load
gross weight
fuel capacity
range
Cont. IO-550-G, 280 hp
x
16.25 ft.
x
27.5 ft
x
x
x
x

2000 lb.
55 gallons

 1,000 nautical miles

performance

takeoff distance, ground roll
rate of climb
max speed
cruise speed
landing distance, ground roll
service ceiling
x
2200 fpm

x
x
x
x

limiting and recommended speeds

design manoeuvring speed (Va)
never exceed speed (Vne)
stall, power off (Vsl)
landing approach speed
x
300 knots
61 knots
x

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations