Giles G-300

The G-200 has been recognized by many as the finest aerobatic aircraft ever designed. So how could Richard Giles one-up himself? By designing the G-300. For those of you to whom size matters, the G-300 is BIGGER and more POWERFUL than the acclaimed G-200. Why? Several Unlimited competitors dreamed of an aircraft with the unparalleled flight qualities and performance of the G-200 in a slightly larger airframe for better presentation to the judges in the international arena. Giles responded with the awesome new G-300! At 21' long with a 22' wingspan the G-300 is the ideal size to combine the "box presence" demanded today with agility and performance that raises the bar set by our G-200 even higher above our competition. The G-300 is an all new single-place airframe with full-span ailerons, a larger cockpit, sleeker canopy lines for better visibility, and a six cylinder 330+ horsepower engine turning the remarkable Hartzell 78" three blade aerobatic propeller. Simply stated, the G-300 has no equal.

Specification:

Wingspan (ft) 22
Length (ft) 20.5
Height (in) 67
Empty Weight (lb) 1100
Gross Weight (lb) 1400
Power (hp) 330+
Stall Speed (kts)* 52
Maximum Speed (kts) 220
Vertical Penetration, Vne (ft) 3000+
Pilot Size Range 5' 2'' to 6' 4''
Pilot Weight Range (lb) 100 to 245
Fuel Capacity (US gal) 18

*At competition weight of 1400 lbs.

Summary

The characteristics of the first prototype of a next generation aerobatic aircraft have been described. The light weight graphite composite construction, high horsepower engine, and advanced composite propeller have resulted in a high thrust to weight ratio aerobatic aircraft. The wing loading of 15 pounds per square foot appears to be about right for aerobatics. The roll rate performance is outstanding and achieved the goal of high roll rates at slow speeds, achieving over 250 degrees per second at 90 knots and over 450 degrees per second at high speeds. The authors have observed that 400 to 450 deg/sec may be the upper roll rate limit to physiologically achieve desired competition accuracy in roll. The seat back tilt and elevated foot position appear to greatly contribute to the ability to sustain g loads both positive and negative. A low cost instrumentation system has been described, which is capable of high resolution/accuracy data acquisition. This system was found useful as a pilot technique training aide.

Legal Stuff:

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