Pelican PL

Superb flying qualities, good performance, great handling in a strong, versatile and economical airplane makes the Pelican PL the best value in its class.


Internationally acclaimed by aviation journalists since 1991, the Pelican PL is a pilot's plane with nicely harmonized controls and a generous well laid-out cockpit. Professionally designed, its intelligent blend of composites and metal has inspired aircraft designers for the past decade.

 

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS    
     
Wing span   29 ft 6 in
Wing area   108 sq ft
Wing loading   12,0 lbs/sq ft
Aspect ratio   8
Length   19 ft 9 in
Fin height   8 ft 4 in
Cabin width at hips   40 in
Cabin width at elbows   46 in
Cabin headroom   41 in
Structural gross weight    1400 lbs
Dry empty weight   800-850 lbs
Baggage capacity   75 lbs
Fuel capacity   26 USG
     
     
PERFORMANCE    
     
Engine Rotax 912 ULS Rotax 914 UL
Horsepower 98 HP 115 HP, turbo
   
Never exceed speed 142 kts 142 kts
Cruise speed, 75% 115 kts at 6,500 ft 135 kts at 12,500 ft
Cruise speed, 65% 110 kts at 6,500 ft 130 kts at 12,500 ft
Maximum range (65%, no reserve) 800 s.m. 800 s.m.
Rate of climb, sea level 1200 fpm 1700 fpm
Service ceiling 16,000 ft 20,000 ft
Stall speed (flaps up) C.A.S. 50 kts 50 kts
Stall speed (flaps down) C.A.S. 44 kts 44 kts
Take-off ground run 600 ft 400 ft
Take-off, over 50 ft obstacle 1000 ft 700 ft
Fuel consumption (65%) 4.1 gph 5.1 gph