Single-engine aircraft SD-2

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The main SD-2 mission is fast cross country flying in the very comfortable way. The spacious cockpit with highly inclined seat rests, sufficient shoulder room and adjustable pedals allows long flights without excessive fatigue even for tall pilots. Those who want to use fully this SD-2 advantage choose in flight variable propeller which assures economic cruise speed of 230 km/h (125 kts ) at 65% power setting. The SD-2 is not only fast but has also precise and harmonic controls so is real pleasure to fly it. It is also great plane for short sightseeing flights when you want to show broad vicinity of airport to your friends. The SD-2 SportMaster is two seat light airplane in side by side order. It is designed in accordance to LTF-UL/UL-2 regulations but could be operated also as LSA or Experimental airplane. The main emphasize was given on high performance + payload + comfort at lowest possible price. Fuselage The fuselage is of wood truss design with prevalent section 15×15 mm covered with plywood of 1.5-3 mm thickness. The pilot seat back is inclined under 37°. Both seats are equipped with in flight adjustable pedals with 150 mm range. These assure comfort also for 200 cm (6.6 ft) tall pilot. The inside width of cockpit in shoulder place is 117 cm (46″). The plywood tunnel with wing and main gear legs mounts is under pilot knees. The baggage compartment of 190 l (6.7 cb ft) volume and 30 kg/66 lbs capacity is behind seats. The optional parachute rescue system container is placed in front of instrument panel. Wing Two half wing uses GA 37U-A315 airfoil. It consists of full carbon composite main spar with caps from the pultruded profiles.