The Ibis GS-240 is a Colombian homebuilt aircraft that was designed and produced by Ibis Aircraft of Cali. When it was available the aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction.[1]
| GS-240 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Light-sport aircraft |
| National origin | Colombia |
| Manufacturer | Ibis Aircraft |
| Status | Production completed |
The GS-240 is no longer offered by the manufacturer as part of their product line.[2]
Design and development
editThe aircraft was designed as a light-sport aircraft, specifically for the American market and features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cabin accessed via doors, fixed tricycle landing gear with wheel pants and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]
The aircraft is made from sheet aluminum "all-metal" construction. Its wing is supported by V-stuts and jury struts. The GS-240 was supplied as a quick-build kit, with most major fabrication completed prior to delivery to allow for quick assembly time.[1]
The standard day, sea level, no wind, take off distance over a 15 m (49 ft) obstacle is 91 m (299 ft).[1]
As of April 2017, the design does not appear on the Federal Aviation Administration's list of approved special light-sport aircraft.[3]
Operational history
editIn May 2014 no examples were registered in the United States with the Federal Aviation Administration.[4]
Specifications (GS-240)
editData from All-Aero[1]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Empty weight: 341 kg (752 lb)
- Gross weight: 599 kg (1,321 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × piston aircraft engine
- Propellers: 3-bladed composite
Performance
- Cruise speed: 193 km/h (120 mph, 104 kn)
- Stall speed: 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 225 km/h (140 mph, 121 kn)
- Maximum glide ratio: 14:1
- Rate of climb: 4 m/s (790 ft/min)
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Ibis GS-240, All-Aero, retrieved 3 May 2015
- ^ Ibis Aircraft (2011). "Products". ibis-aircraft.com. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ Federal Aviation Administration (1 March 2017). "SLSA Make/Model Directory". Retrieved 8 April 2017.
- ^ Federal Aviation Administration (3 May 2015). "Make / Model Inquiry Results". Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
