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