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The Flight Dynamics Flightsail VII was a recreational aircraft marketed in the United States in the 1970s for homebuilding most unusual both in its design and its method of construction. The Flightsail was intended to be built in three stages with each stage representing a flyable aircraft of increasing complexity capability and cost.

The Flight Dynamics Flightsail VII was a recreational aircraft marketed in the United States in the 1970s for homebuilding, most unusual both in its design and its method of construction.1

Made by Homebuilt aircraft.

Empty Weight Lb
1200
Wing Area Sqm
18
Designer
Tom Purcell
Eng 1 Type
Continental O-200
Max Speed Mph
95
Ceiling Ft
12000
Eng 1 Kw
67
Span In
Gross Weight Lb
1700
Capacity
1
Crew
One pilot
Climb Rate Ftmin
500
Empty Weight Kg
544
Gross Weight Kg
771
Height In
10
Range Km
482
Climb Rate Ms
3
Manufacturer
Homebuilt aircraft
Range Miles
300
First Flight
October
Max Speed Kmh
153
Height Ft
8
Span Ft
39
Wing Area Sqft
195
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
12
Length Ft
25
Height M
3
Ceiling M
3660
Eng 1 Hp
90
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
Length M
8
Category
Glider aircraft
Homebuilt aircraft
Seaplanes and flying boats
United States sport aircraft 1970-1979

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