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GT500


The GT-500 development program was started with the goal of producing the best performing Quicksilver ever. Quicksilver’s aim was to design an aircraft that would transcend the category of ultralight & provide general aviation with the entry level aircraft it desperately needed. The focus was on more speed, better aerodynamics, and a greater range.

Utilizing their award winning CAD/CAM design & engineering techniques, and the most extensive R&D testing in the industry, Quicksilver’s engineers achieved that goal and more.

The GT 500 can climb from 0 to 10,000 feet in just 8.5 minutes*, and can cover 100 miles in about 70 minutes.

When you add all this to the superb handling characteristics that have long been the Quicksilver’s hallmark, you have an aircraft that delivers pleasure as well as performance.


  An Ideal Trainer

The GT 500 is remarkably docile and easy to fly. It’s dual three-axis controls are responsive without sacrificing low speed stability. The adjustable trim & flaps allow for positive slow flight and gentle stall at about 39 mph. It cruises from 55 to 80 mph, with a top speed of about 90 mph.** Only about 140 feet is required for the take off roll.*** A generous useful load capacity can easily accomodate two people and some extra gear.

*Solo pilot, standard day, climb prop **Top speed with doors ***2 average people, standard day

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

   POWERPLANT:
      Model.......................Rotax 582/40 Dual CDI
      No. Cylinders................................................2
      Displacement..........................................580.7
      Horsepower................................................65

   PROPELLER:
      Type..............................Wooden, Fixed Pitch
      Diameter..........................................68 inches
      Pitch.........................................36 inches-RH

   GENERAL:
      Length....................................................20' 5"
      Height.......................................................6' 6"
      Wingspan...................................................30'
      Area.................................................155 sg. ft.
      Wing Loading..............................6.45 lb./sq.ft.
      Power Loading.............................15.38 lb./hp.
      Seats.............................................................2
      Minimun Flight Crew.....................................1
      Empty Weight**..................................445 lbs.
      Max. Take-off Weight.......................1000 lbs.
      Useful Load.........................................555 lbs.
      Payload w/Full Fuel.............................504 lbs.
      Fuel Capacity.......................................8.5 gal.
      Ultimate Load Factors...............+6.0 g., -3.0g.

   PERFORMANCE:
     *Take-off Distance, Ground Roll............220 ft.
     *Take-off Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle........698 ft.
      Rate of Climb, Sea Level
        1000 lbs. Take-off Weight...............650 fpm.
      Max. Level Flight Speed
          w/out Doors....................................81 mph.
      Max. Level Flight Speed
          with Doors......................................88 mph.
      VNE (Never Exceed Speed).............103 mph.
     *Landing Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle..........580 ft.
     *Landing Distance, Ground Roll............900 lbs.
      Vs1 (Stall, FLaps Up, Power Off).......45 mph.
      Vs0 (Stall, Flaps Down, Power Off)....39 mph.
      Service Ceiling.................................12,500 ft.

   CRUISE PERFORMANCE:
      CRUISE:                 without Doors     with Doors
        75% Power (5900 rpm) ... 73 mph.         80 mph.
        65% Power (5600 rpm) ... 70 mph.         76 mph.
        55% Power (5300 rpm) ... 66 mph.         72 mph.

      FUEL FLOW/RANGE:
        75% Power (5.5 gph) ...... 113 sm.         123 sm.
        65% Power (5.1 gph) ...... 116 sm.         127 sm.
        55% Power (4.6 gph) ...... 122 sm.         133 sm.

FEATURES:


  • Shock-mounted instrument panel
  • Engine Temperature gauge
  • Tachometer
  • Airspeed Indicator
  • Aircraft keyed ignition switch
  • Cockpit adjustable trim
  • Hour meter
  • Conventional 3-axis yoke control
  • Dual CDI ignition
  • Three-position flaps
  • Shoulder harness on both seats
  • Adjustable seats
  • Steerable nose wheel with brake
  • Remote choke





NOTE: Range is listed in statute miles
with no allowance for wind or fuel reserve.
*All performance figures are based on standard
day, standard atmosphere, at sea level, and
aircraft at 1000 pounds take-off weight.
These distances must be increased equal to 20%
for each one thousand feet of pressure altitude
above sea level.

**The empty weight is approximate due to a
4% Mil. Spec. tolerance on materials.
Weight shown is minimum empty weight.