Thesis Aviation The Sportster
The Sportster features a see through pylon. First flown in 1997, the 1998 kit price was US$4994.
Engine: Kawasaki 340, 38 hp
HP range: 38-55
Height: 6.9 ft
Length: 14 ft
Wing span: 17.5 ft
Wing area: 82 sq.ft
Fuel capacity: 5 USG
Empty weight: 252 lb
Gross weight: 460 lb
Top speed: 75 mph
Cruise: 62 mph
Stall: 29 mph
Range: 125 sm
Rate of climb: 700 fpm
Takeoff dist: 200 ft
Landing dist: 200 ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: tailwheel