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Specifications
Element Single Place SNS-8 Two Place SNS-9
Wing Span 22' 0" 23' 4"
Length 15' 6" 18' 0"
Height 5' 3" 5' 4"
Wing Area 140 sq ft 148 sq ft
Engine MZ 201 503 Rotax
Fuel Capacity 5 gal 10 gal
Empty Weight 247 lbs 360 lbs
Gross Weight 500 lbs 814 lbs
Useful Load 253 lbs 454 lbs
Time to Build with Standard Assembly Package 100 - 150 hrs 200 - 300 hrs

Performance Chart
Element Single Place SNS-8 Two Place SNS-9
Never Exceed Speed 98 mph 113 mph
Maximum Cruise 60 mph 85 mph
Range at Maximum Cruise 180 miles 300 miles
Stall/Landing Speed 27 mph 39 mph
Takeoff Distance (grass) 175 feet 300 feet
Landing Roll with Brakes 175 feet 300 feet
Rate of Climb @ 40 mph 700 ft/min 600 ft/min
Glide ratio (engine off) 12:1 12:1
Rate of Sink 250 ft/min 325 ft/min
Load Factor 6.0+/3.0- 3.8+/1.9-
The Hiperlight Aircraft is NOT aerobatic and
MUST BE FLOWN WITHIN DESIGN TOLERANCES.

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