Daytona Beach Campus - College of Aviation

Embry-Riddle Flight Training Department
Where the Eagles Fly!


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Fly with the pilot as the Decathlon is put through three aerobatic maneuvers.
Movie clips:
Two Rolls | Hammer Head | Loop

Decathlon

Speeds  
Maximum speed at sea level 155 mph

Cruise, 75% power

147 mph
Stall speed clean 53 mph
Performance  
Acrobatic Limit Loading +6, -5 g's
Cruise Endurance 4.4 hours (45 minute reserves at 55% power)
Rate of climb at sea level 1280 feet per minute
Service ceiling 15,800 feet
Takeoff distance over 50 feet obstacle 904 feet
Landing distance over 50 feet obstacle 1051 feet
Weights & Loads
 
Maximum takeoff or landing weight 1800 pounds
Useful load 460 pounds
Fuel  
Usable fuel 39 gallons
Engine & Propeller  
Engine: Lycoming AEIO-360-H1B
Maximum Horsepower: 180 HP at 2700 rpm
Propellers: Hartzell HC-C2yr-4CF/FC7666A-2, Standard Constant Speed