When you are ready to start flying, Savannah aircraft are ready for you.
Available as factory built, “ready to fly” or in kit form for you to build.
Savannah home-builder kits require as little as 450 work hours from start… to flight!
Savannah S is an all- metal aeroplane with a two-seat side-by-side airframe and a strut- braced high wing. The wing is a modified, high-lift NACA 65018 aerofoil with flaperons. Vortex generators (VGs) contribute to the incredible short take-off and landing (STOL) performance envelope.
Two large doors allow easy access, and can be removed for flight if required. However, unprecedented visibility is provided as the entire cockpit doors and roof are transparent.
A 20-kilogram baggage hold behind the seats is accessible during flight and can be used to capacity even with full fuel and two people.
The heavy aluminium alloy main gear allows for un-prepared grass field operations.
Since the early model Savannah’s, leg room and cabin space are much increased; (now also with an extended pedal position option as well). For those requiring seats closer to the controls, sliding seats are also offered as an option.
The Australian 2019 “Bushflyers Down Under” STOL Championship is held by Mr Bill Grieve in a Savannah. In nil wind conditions he recorded a combined full-stop landing and take-off roll of just 73 meters.
Specifications
| Wing Span | 9.00 mts |
| Wing Area | 12.87 mts |
| Height | 2.58 mts |
| Length | 6.6 mts |
| Cockpit width | 1.18 mts |
| Empty weight (@ basic config) | 290 kg |
| MTOW (Australia) | 600 kg |
| Load factor | +6/-3 g |
| Flap control | manual (electric optional) |
| Luggage capacity (no pod) | 20 kg |
| Tank capacity std | 2×36 lt +6 lt reserve |
| Optional extended tank capacity | add 2×36 lt |
Performance Rotax 912 ULS/S 100HP @450kg
| Maximum Speed | 107 knots / 198 km/h |
| Cruising Speed | 94 knots / 179 km/h |
| VNE | 118 knot / 220km/h |
| Rate of climb (90km/48knot) | 1100 ft/min |
| Maximum ceiling | 13000 ft / 4000 m |
| Stalling speed no flap | 31knot / 57 km/h |
| Stalling speed full flap | 26 knot / 49km/h |
| Efficiency | 1/11 |
| Take off run:55 m | Take off distance (15 m obstacle): 190 m |
| Landing run:70 m | Landing distance (15 m obstacle): 150 m |
| Consumption @ 75% power | 18.5 l/ph |
| Endurance Max. estimate (std tanks@ collector) | 4 Hrs |
| Endurance Max. estimate (inc. long range tanks and collector) | 7.8 Hrs |
STRUCTURE
- The Savannah Aircraft model ‘S’ is a high wing monoplane with two, side-by-side seats. The wings are supported by struts.
- All metal structure with load bearing panels.
- The modified high lift NACA 650-18 aerofoil is fitted with Junkers type flaperons (aileron + flap) and manual or (optional) electric control.
- The elevator is fitted with an electrically controlled trim.
- Ground control steering of the nose wheel and the rudder are controlled by cables from the foot pedals.
- Two, (or optional four) fuel tanks with 36 litre capacity are located in each wing. The tanks are inter-connected and flow into a 6 litre (or optional 16 litre) collection tank in the fuselage. A single drain valve from the bottom of the collector tank is located under the fuselage for fuel sampling.
COCKPIT
- The two large, removable side doors allow easy independent access to the cabin. These doors can be removed before flight to provide an ideal platform for aerial photography.
- The firewall is insulated, and the cockpit has a fitted carpet.
- Roof and doors are fully transparent, allowing excellent visibility.
- The cabin features two upholstery covered side-by-side seats. Adjustable seats are optional.
- A luggage compartment situated behind the seats is accessible during flight and can hold up to 45 lbs (20 kilograms). Extended luggage compartment is an option.
- The cabin’s ventilation is provided by rotating air scoops on the doors. An aerodynamic air scoop to extract cabin air is fitted at the top of the baggage compartment.
- The cockpit heating system can be directed onto feet or to demist the windshield.
- Cabin light.
ENGINE AND PROP
Three different engine options:
Rotax 912 UL/S – 100 Hp with three-blade prop “Duc” or “Bolly” with ground adjustable pitch.
Rotax 912 Is – 100 Hp with three-blade prop “Duc” or “Bolly” with ground adjustable pitch.
Rotax 914UL/F -115Hp with three-blade prop “Duc” or “Bolly” with ground adjustable pitch.
- Engine cowlings are completely removable for thorough engine bay inspection.
- Upper cowling has oil inspection door to facilitate easy oil level check.
- Fibre glass spinner.
- Improved “ring type” engine mount reduces vibration
LANDING GEAR
- The main landing gear is made up of a single piece aluminium alloy leg.
- The nose landing gear (in tricycle configuration) is fitted with a telescopic elastic cord shock absorber and is steerable during taxiing.
- The Savannah is fitted with disc brakes and left/right independent foot control. Co-pilot toe brakes optional.
STANDARD INSTRUMENTATION
- Air speed (Anemometer), 3 1/8” with coloured arcs.
- Altimeter, 3 1/8” with setting window.
- Vertical speed indicator (Variometer), 3 1/8”.
- Magnetic Compass
- Slip and skid indicator
- Tachometer
- Fuel pressure
- Oil pressure
- Oil temperature
- Hour meter
- Voltmeter
- Optional external and airbox temperature gauge (for Rotax 912 ULS only).
- Water temperature for front left engine head.
- Water temperature for rear right engine head.
- Manifold pressure. (optional)
- OR to your specifications.