Frequently Asked Questions about the

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Q: What is the flight duration of the Talon? How far can I fly?

A: The range of the Talon varies depending on the model, engine used, loading, and fuel capacity. The TalonXP equipped with the standard 11.75 gallon welded aluminum fuel tank and Rotax 582 C drive, with 70 inch 3-blade prop can fly for at least 2.5 hours at 68mph.

A TalonXP equipped the same, but with the HKS 700E 60hp four-stroke engine, can easily stay aloft for over three hours with a reasonable reserve.

The single seat Magnum and Typhoon can easily accept the the optional 22 gallon welded aluminum fuel tank. Equipped with the Rotax 503, these performers will far outlast most pilot’s bladders. It is common for Talons to fly 250 mile legs.

Many pilots carry up to four 6 gallon plastic jeep cans in the back. Just pop out the rear seat and you have ample room to haul all the items you need on those long, extended cross-country trips.

Q: How much weight can the Talon carry?

A: The two-seat TalonXP has an empty weight of 479lbs and a gross weight of 950lbs. With the NorthSlope package installed, the useful payload can be increased to 570lbs.

Q: How fast can the Talon fly?

A: The TalonXP with a Rotax 582 engine can fly at a respectable speed of 90mph in level flight.

Q: What is the cruise speed of the Talon?

A: The Talon cruises between 62 and 85mph, depending on the model and engine installation. A typical TalonXP equipped with a Rotax 582 engine cruises at about 70mph. The single seat Magnum and Typhoon comparably equipped will cruise along at 76-80mph.

Q: How slow can the Talon fly?

A: All Talons are equipped with 3-position flaps;  10, 22, and 35 degree positions. Set in the 35 degree position, The TalonXP can comfortably stay aloft at 40-43mph at low power settings. The stall takes place at 33-38mph.

Q: Will the Talon hold up to rough-field operations?

A: This is where the Talon line of light-sport aircraft really shine.

“It’s all in the design” - The Talon’s primary structure (fuselage) is robust. The main boom is 5in. OD x .065in. wall 6061-T6 seamless drawn aluminum tubing. This tube is sleeved at hard points, such as the landing gear carry-through, for added durability.

The skins are .050 6061-T6 mated together with stainless steel rivets, creating a light, strong, box-type structure.

The Talon’s gear legs are 4130 steel alloy tubing with .120in. wall, heat-treated in a special salt bath for strength and integrity. The main landing gear carry-through is stout, dispersing landing loads properly instead of concentrating them on localized areas of the airframe.

Ask anyone who owns a Talon about landing on a gravelly river bar or unprepared airstrip. You can’t beat this landing gear with a stick!

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