Merlin is a composite high-wing, tricycle gear aircraft designed to meet LSA certification requirements based on ASTM standards. It is fitted with a Rotax 912iS engine and Dynon’s Skyview glass-panel avionics. Glasair also plans to offer an optional BRS parachute system. The SLSA is also the company’s first certified aircraft.
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Performance/Specifications
| Max Speed at Sea Level | 120 kt/138 mph |
| Cruise @ 75% power | 100-105 kt/115-121 mph |
| Stall, no flaps | 44 kt/50 mph |
| Stall, full flaps | 39 kt/45 mph |
| Max takeoff weight | 1320 lb |
| Empty weight | 790 lb |
| Useful Load | 530 lb |
| Limit Load | +4/-2 g |
| Wing Span | 31′ 9″ |
| Wing Area | 132 ft² |
| Length | 21′ 8″ |
| Height | 8′ 8″ |
| Cabin width | 46.5″ |
| Baggage | 50 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 24 gal |
