Among the aircraft produced by Sport Flight Aviation are the tandem 2-seat Talon XP, the Talon Magnum single-seater, and our plane for this test, the single-seat Talon Super Magnum. The energized version comes from the substantial 80-hp twin-cylinder 4-stroke engine that pushes the single-seater aloft with an enthusiasm that is truly inspirational.
Published in Light Sport and Ultralight Flying
Seating
Single-seat
Empty weight
494 pounds
Gross weight
1,056 pounds
Wingspan
29 feet 6 inches
Wing area
156 square feet
Wing loading
6.8 pounds/sq ft
Length
21 feet 9 inches
Height
6 feet 4 inches
Fuel Capacity
10 gallons
Kit type
Assembly
Build time
130-150 hours
Standard engine
Verner SVS-1400 4-cycle
Power
80 hp at 5,000 rpm
Power loading
13.2 pounds/hp
Cruise speed
76 mph at 3,900 rpm
Never exceed speed
110 mph
Rate of climb at gross
1,000 fpm
Takeoff distance at gross
170-200 feet
Landing distance at gross
300 feet
Standard Features
3-position flaps, rudder trim, steerable tailwheel with takeoff/landing lockout, 4130 chromoly steel landing gear, streamlined struts, windscreen, nose fairing, instrument panel, 4-point shoulder harness pilot restraint, aluminum wheels, padded seat, cargo area.