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       Starlet 
            SA500
 
      
       
            
      
            
             
            A 1970 follow-on to Stolp’s highly 
            successful Starduster biplane series, the Starlet was aimed at a 
            specific market niche -- customers seeking the Stolp experience, but 
            through a simpler design and construction process, i.e., eliminate 
            the lower wing and step down in horsepower. The resulting single 
            place, high wing parasol got the builder into the air faster, with 
            more dough left in his pocket, and with a sturdy airplane that was 
            just as comfortable operating on rough turf as it was on paved 
            runways.  
            Optimum engine is the 108 HP 
            Lycoming; however, engines of 85 HP to 125 HP may be used. The 
            Starlet will fly well with Rotax, Subaru, Suzuki, or Continental 
            engines. 
             
              
               | specifications 
 
              
                | powerplant propeller
 length
 height
 wing span
 wing area
 seats
 empty weight
 useful load
 gross weight
 fuel capacity
 range
 | Lycoming O-235-C-1, rated at 108 hp McCauley metal propeller
 17 ft.
 5 ft. 10 in.
 25 ft.
 83 sq. ft.
 1
 650 lbs.
 x
 1,000 lbs.
 22 gal.
 300 miles with reserve
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            performance 
            
             
              
                | takeoff distance, 
                ground roll rate of climb
 max speed
 cruise speed
 landing distance, ground roll
 service ceiling
 | 300 ft. x
 x
 100 mph
 400 ft.
 15,000 ft.
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            limiting and recommended speeds
             
              
                | design manoeuvring speed (Va) never exceed speed (Vne)
 stall, power off (Vsl)
 landing approach speed
 | x 180 mph
 60 mph
 80 mph
 |  All specifications are based on manufacturer's 
            calculations
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