M-19 Flying Squirrel Aircraft Specifications
Dimensions:
Wing Span (ft) 24
Wing Area (ft.sq.) 104
Length (ft) 16.1
Height (ft) 5.4
Wing Loading (lb/ftsq.) 7.5
Power Loading (lb/HP) 12
Weights:
Gross Weight (lbs) 800
Standard Empty Weight (lbs) 494
Maximum Useful Load (lbs) 306
Powerplant:
Engine (Volkswagen) 1641cc
Rated Horsepower 52
Propeller (Culver) 62x26
Fuel and Oil:
Fuel Capacity (U.S.gal.) 8
Useable Fuel (U.S. gal.) 7.5
Oil Capacity (qts.) 3
Fuel Grade (Auto) 89 octane
Flight Performance
Optimum cruise speed (MPH) 80
Stall Speed 38
Min. Takeoff Ground Roll (ft.) 500
Takeoff over a 50’ obstacle (ft.) 1000
Landing Roll (ft.) 500
“V” Speeds for the M-19 MPH Knots
Vne (Never Exceed) 90 75
Vno (Max. Normal operating) 80 67
Vy (Best Rate) 60 50
Vx (Best Angle) 55 46
Vr (Rotation) 50 44
Vso (Stall -no flaps avail.) 38 32


