Quicksilver Aircraft

GT 500

Specifications:

POWERPLANT R912UL

Model	Rotax 912UL
No. Cylinders	4
Displacement	1211 cc
Horsepower	80 hp
Recommended TBO	2000 hrs

PROPELLER

Type	3 Blade, Carbon Fiber
Diameter	72 inches
Pitch	17 to 19 degrees-LH

GENERAL

Length	20' 5"
Height	6' 6"
Wingspan	30' 0"
Wing Area	155 sq. ft.
Wing Loading	7.09 lb./sq.ft.
Power Loading	13.75 lb./hp
Seats	2
Minimum Flight Crew	1
Empty Weight**	638 lbs
Max. Take off Weight	1100 lbs
Useful Load	462 lbs
Payload w/Full Fuel	366 lbs
Fuel Capacity	16 U.S. gal
Ultimate Load Factors	+6.0 g., -3.0g.
Performance Take off Distance, Ground Roll	244 ft.
Performance Take off Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle	621 ft
Rate of Climb, Sea Level	655 ft/min.
Max. Level Speed Sea Level	88 mph.
Max. Level Speed Sea Level	97 mph.
Landing Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle	905 ft.
Landing Distance, Ground Roll	390 ft.
Glide Ratio (with out doors)	6.5:1
Glide Ratio (with doors)	7.0:1
Minimum Sink Rate (with out doors)	584 ft/min
Minimum Sink Rate (with doors)	555 ft/min

CRUISE PERFORMANCE CHART

CRUISE	With Doors	Without doors
55% Power (4500 rpm)	75 mph	70 mph
65% Power (4800 rpm)	79 mph	75 mph
75% Power (5000 rpm)	83 mph	78 mph
100% Power (5500 rpm)	91 mph	86 mph

FUEL FLOW/RANGE

CRUISE	With Doors	Without doors
55% Power (gph/mi)	3.7/320	3.7/300
65% Power (gph/mi)	4.3/295	4.3/280
75% Power (gph/mi)	4.9/270	4.9/255
100% Power (gph/mi)	6.3/230	6.3/215

LIMITING & RECOMMENDED SPEEDS:

Vx (Best angle of climb)	50 mph
Vy (Best rate of climb)	58 mph
Va (Design maneuvering)	94 mph.
Vne (Never exceed).	103 mph
Vs1 (Stall, flaps up, power off)	47 mph
Vs0 (Stall, flaps down, power off)	42 mph
Landing Approach Speed	55 mph

PRICE -R912 Kit

Contact local dealer or Quicksilver for Price

POWERPLANT R582UL

Model	Rotax 582UL
No. Cylinders	2
Displacement	580.7 cc
Horsepower	65 hp
Recommended TBO	300 hrs

PROPELLER

Type	3 Blade, Carbon Fiber
Diameter	72 inches
Pitch	17 to 19 degrees-LH

GENERAL

Length	20' 5"
Height	6' 6"
Wingspan	30' 0"
Wing Area	155 sq. ft.
Wing Loading	6.45 lb./sq.ft
Power Loading	15.38 lb./hp.
Seats	2
Minimun Flight Crew	1
Empty Weight**	575 lbs.
Max. Take off Weight	1000 lbs
Useful Load	425 lbs.
Payload w/Full Fuel	329 lbs.
Fuel Capacity	16 U.S. gal
Ultimate Load Factors	+6.0 g., -3.0g.
Performance Take off Distance, Ground Roll	220 ft.
Performance Take off Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle	689 ft
Rate of Climb, Sea Level	650 ft/min
Max. Level Speed Sea Level	81mph.
Max. Level Speed Sea Level	88 mph.
Landing Distance, 50 ft. Obstacle	580 ft.
Landing Distance, Ground Roll	260 ft.
Glide Ratio	7.0:1
Glide Ratio (w doors)	7.5:1
Minimum Sink Rate	570 ft/min
Minimum Sink Rate (w doors)	540 ft/min

CRUISE PERFORMANCE CHART

CRUISE	With Doors	Without doors
55% Power (5300 rpm)	71 mph	68mph
65% Power (5600 rpm)	75 mph	72 mph
75% Power (5900 rpm)	79mph	75 mph
100% Power (6500 rpm)	87mph	83 mph

FUEL FLOW/RANGE

CRUISE	With Doors	Without doors
55% Power (gph/mi)	4.5/255	4.5/240
65% Power (gph/mi)	5.0/235	5.0/225
75% Power (gph/mi)	5.6/225	5.6/215
100% Power (gph/mi)	7.5/185	7.5/175

LIMITING & RECOMMENDED SPEEDS:

Vx (Best angle of climb)	47 mph
Vy (Best rate of climb)	55 mph
Va (Design maneuvering)	90 mph.
Vne (Never exceed).	103 mph
Vs1 (Stall, flaps up, power off)	45 mph
Vs0 (Stall, flaps down, power off)	39mph
Landing Approach Speed	51 mph

PRICE -R582 Kit

Contact local dealer or Quicksilver for Price

Options List

Floats

Whether flying for fun, fishing at remote spots, or collecting ecological data, floats improve the usefulness and versatility of your aircraft.

Avionics

The full size instrument panel accommodates a wide variety of engine instrumentation and navigational avionics.

Ballistic Parachute

In the event of a rare mishap, such as a mid-air collision, this rocket deployed parachute, when opened, lowers the entire aircraft, with pilot and passenger

Crop Dusting System:

Highly efficient and cost effective crop dusting can be done with the GT500. With the available Ag Spay System option, you can spray an average of 7 acres per minute, and 100 acres per load. The system is custom designed exclusively for the GT500.

Standard Features

Dual 3-Axis Controls
3 Position Flaps
Inflight Adjustable Trim Control
Steerable Nose Wheel
3 Blade Carbon Fiber Propeller
with Ground Adjustable Pitch
Full Size Shock Mounted Instrument Panel w/
Keyed Ignition Switch, Remote Choke, &
8 Instruments: Tachometer, Temperature
Gauge, Hobbs Meter, Compass, Altimeter,
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI),
Front & Rear Seat Airspeed Indicators
(R912UL Version Also Includes Oil
Temperature &Oil Pressure Gauges)
Parking Brake
Dual CDI ignition
Hydraulic Main Wheel Disk Brakes
Double Surface Wings

Extra Ribs for Firm Airfoil
Tapered Wing
Excellent Crosswind Capability
Easy Handling and Responsive Control
State-of-the-Art Landing Gear Suspension
Low Cockpit Noise Level
Quicksilver's Famous Quality
Adjustable Pilot Seats
Front & Rear Seat Shoulder Harnesses
Removable Doors: Can be Flown with the Doors On or O
Extraordinary Visibility
Delivered in Easy-to-Assemble Kit (Average 160 to 190 hours)
Easy Maintenance and Repair
Six-Month Written Limited Warranty (See Dealer for Details)

NOTE: All specifications are based on the manufacturer's calculations.
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-o weight for the GT500 with Rotax 582 or 1100 pounds with Rotax 912UL.
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.
This aircraft is NOT designed for aerobatics.
Be sure to follow the owner's manual recommendations for flight and maintenance guidelines.
The pilot is responsible for operating this aircraft in accordance with the applicable Federal and State Regulations. Flight training is
required. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without notice. Only Quicksilver approved accessories should be used on
this aircraft

All specications are based on manufacturers calculations.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
This information is for reference only, please consult
Quicksilver or one of it’s dealers for exact
and up to date specications.