The data on this page is gathered from the factory published owners manual and are deemed to be correct.
However, it is the pilot’s sole responsibility to verify and fly the a/c within the limits of factory-published information.
For 85W document and equipment data, including LX S80/S80D information: Scroll to the bottom of the page.
For new users of the LX S80, download and read the suggestions of the following:
document: Getting Started With The LX S80
| Weight and Balance | |
|---|---|
| Empty Weight | 940 lbs. |
| Maximum Weight | 1435 lbs. |
| Maximum Useful Load | 495 lbs. |
| Minimum front seat load for all flights* | 154* lbs. |
| Maximum Front Seat Load | 242 lbs. |
| Maximum Rear Seat Load | 242 lbs. |
| Maximum Baggage Compartment Load | 22 lbs. |
Seat ballast must be installed if the front seat load is less than 154 lbs.
| Air Speeds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Speed calm air | Vne | 155 MPH |
| Maximum Speed to Deploy Spoilers | V | 155 MPH |
| Maneuvering Speed | Va | 105 MPH |
| Maximum Aerotow Speed | Vt | 105 MPH |
| Minimum recommended approach speed | Vref | 65 MPH |
| Maximum crosswind component | V | 12 MPH |
| Stall Speeds | Without Dive Brakes | With Divebrakes |
| Solo | 41 MPH | 47 MPH |
| Dual | 50 MPH | 56 MPH |
Flying in rain raises stall speeds by 7 MPH. With wet wings increase take-off and approach speeds accordingly.
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Speeds to Fly | Solo | Dual |
| Minimum Sink | 48 MPH | 53 MPH |
| Best L/D ~36/1 | 63 MPH | 68 MPH |
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