Squadron Leader Hawker Hurricane

Hawker Hurricane
Stall: 39 kt / 45 mph / 72 kmh
Cruise: 132 kt / 152 mph / 244 kmh
VNE: 180 kt / 207 mph / 333 kmh
MTOW Weight: 285 kg / 628 lbs
Climb Rate: 1150 ft/min / 6 m/s
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 600 ft / 183 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 600 ft / 183 m

Hawker Hurricane MKII Replica
Stall: 34 kt / 39 mph / 63 kmh
Cruise: 115 kt / 132 mph / 212 kmh
VNE: 156 kt / 180 mph / 290 kmh
MTOW Weight: 599 kg / 1320 lbs
Climb Rate: 1150 ft/min / 6 m/s
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 850 ft / 259 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 850 ft / 259 m

Squadron Aviation SPAD XIII Model 12

Squadron Aviation produce a variety of replicas and most of the specs are very similar. All three of the aircraft, designed by Lew Parsley, are produced at the company’s Columbus, Ohio plant and are structurally the same. Wing panels are pre-assembled at the factory from stamped aluminium ribs and aluminium tubing, as is the precisely jigged aluminium tubing fuselage and tail feathers. The kit-builder is faced with assembly (all critical holes are drilled), rigging (accomplished with a simple jig concept detailed by the factory) and traditional dope and fabric covering. The external styling to create each replica is obtained with the use of a plastic pre-moulded and coloured cowling for the three individual ultralights. Flight perform¬ances are very good with a take-off roll of 22 metres the standard. A very comprehensive kit was available which includes everything, right down to the dope finish of the squadron of your choice.

Max gross wt: 505 lbs
Max pilot wt: 225 lbs
Empty weight: 250 lbs
Fuel capacity: 3.6 lbs
Climb rate: 1000+ fpm
Power off stall: 22 kts
Wing loading (225 lbs pilot): 3.0 lbs/sq.ft
Power loading (170 lbs pilot): 12.8 lbs/hp
Take-off distance: 75 ft
Landing distance: 100 ft
Glide ratio: 5.5:1
Vne: 60 kts
Cruise speed: 50 kts
G loading: +4 / -2
Engine: Cuyuna UL II-02
Wing spans average: 24.5 ft.

Squadron Aviation SE5a Model 13 / Loehle SE-5A

Squadron Aviation produce a variety of replicas and most of the specs are very similar. All three of the aircraft, designed by Lew Parsley, are produced at the company’s Columbus, Ohio plant and are structurally the same. Wing panels are pre-assembled at the factory from stamped aluminium ribs and aluminium tubing, as is the precisely jigged aluminium tubing fuselage and tail feathers. The kit-builder is faced with assembly (all critical holes are drilled), rigging (accomplished with a simple jig concept detailed by the factory) and traditional dope and fabric covering. The external styling to create each replica is obtained with the use of a plastic pre-moulded and coloured cowling for the three individual ultralights. Flight perform¬ances are very good with a take-off roll of 22 metres the standard. A very comprehensive kit was available which includes everything, right down to the dope finish of the squadron of your choice. Centre mounted joy stick, rudder pedals, tailwheel or skid.

Built by Squadron Aviation before manufacture and marketing were acquired by Loehle. Loehle shipped kits pre-built to covering stage. LSA approved.

Empty wt: 253 lbs
Wing span: 24 ft
Wing area: 168 sq.ft
Height: 6’4”
Length: 16 ft
Fuel cap; 5 USG
Construction: Aluminium, Dacron
Engine: Cuyuna ULII-02 (429 cc) 35 hp
Prop: 183cm
Static thrust: 300+ lbs
Max wt: 504 lbs
Max pilot wt: 225 lbs
Stall: 22 mph
Econ cruise speed: 45 kts
Max speed: 63 mph
Vne: 75 mph
Climb rate: 1000 fpm @ 45 mph
Design limit: +4, -2g
Glide ratio: 5.5-1
Wing loading: 3lbs/sq.ft
Power loading: 14.4 lbs/hp
Take-off distance: 75 ft
Landing distance: 100 ft

Squadron Aviation Fokker D.VII / Loehle Fokker D-VII

Squadron Aviation produce a variety of replicas and most of the specs are very similar. All three of the aircraft, designed by Lew Parsley, are produced at the company’s Columbus, Ohio plant and are structurally the same. Wing panels are pre-assembled at the factory from stamped aluminium ribs and aluminium tubing, as is the precisely jigged aluminium tubing fuselage and tail feathers. The kit-builder is faced with assembly (all critical holes are drilled), rigging (accomplished with a simple jig concept detailed by the factory) and traditional dope and fabric covering. The external styling to create each replica is obtained with the use of a plastic pre-moulded and coloured cowling for the three individual ultralights. Flight performances are very good with a take-off roll of 22 metres the standard. A very comprehensive kit was available which includes everything, right down to the dope finish of the squadron of your choice.

The Fokker was part of the Squadron Aviation purchase by Loehle Aviation and kits have been marketed by them since.

Max gross wt: 505 lbs
Max pilot wt: 225 lbs
Empty weight: 250 lbs
Fuel capacity: 3.6 lbs
Climb rate: 1000+ fpm
Power off stall: 22 kts
Wing loading (225 lbs pilot): 3.0 lbs/sq.ft
Power loading (170 lbs pilot): 12.8 lbs/hp
Take-off distance: 75 ft
Landing distance: 100 ft
Glide ratio: 5.5:1
Vne: 60 kts
Cruise speed: 50 kts
G loading: +4 / -2
Engine: Cuyuna UL II-02
Wing spans average: 24.5 ft

Squadron Aviation

1984: Squadron Aviation, a Columbus, Ohio firm, has produced three historic replica aircraft (the SPAD XIII, the Fokker D-VII and the British SE5a) within the limits set for ultralights.

Squadron Aviation’s three ultralights not only look like full-fledged airplanes, but are also close replicas of exciting historical craft, the company says. Involved in the design and manufacture of these airplanes were Bill MciDermitt, president, and Lew Parsley, vice-president. Mark Savage, a 16,000-hour veteran, is test pilot and marketing manager.

Squadron Aviation, P.O. Box 23276, Columbus, Ohio 43223, is producing kits for these aircraft for less than $7,000 and complete flyaway aircraft for less than $10,000.

1985: 1300 S. Columbus Airport Rd, Columbus, OH 43207, USA.

Squadron Aviation designs and manufacturing rights were purchased by Loehle Aviation.

Spring Sprint WS.202

Landing gear can be changed from nose to tail wheel in one hour. Engine options include VW or O-200.

Engine: Subaru EA81, 118 hp
HP range: 65-125
Height: 6.7 ft
Length: 19.5 ft
Wing span: 27 ft
Wing area: 130 sq.ft
Empty weight: 650 lb
Gross weight: 1130 lb
Fuel capacity: 12 USG
Top speed: 115 mph
Cruise: 110 mph
Stall: 350 mph
Range: 45 sm
Rate of climb: 600 fpm
Takeoff dist: 500 ft
Landing dist: 500 ft
Service ceiling: 10,000 ft
Seats: 1
Landing gear: nose or tail wheel