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EXTRA 300L - TRAINING AIRCRAFT

Introducing the Extra 300L: Arguably, The Safest Certified Aerobatic Aircraft in the World

Extra 300 AircraftYour safety is our #1 priority.  Our fleet of German-built Extra 300Ls are a perfect fit for our training programs.  Although we teach our course to the performance and capabilities of your specific aircraft, the Extra is certified to +/- 10Gs, has no prohibited maneuvers and boasts a max gross climb rate in excess of 3200 fpm, making it one of the safest and most capable aircraft in the sky.  Wondering about transfer of skill from the Extra 300 to your aircraft? Click here.

As an added benefit, each aircraft is equipped with 4 digital video and audio cameras which record the entire flight for use as a teaching tool after the flight and as a keepsake to review and/or show your family and friends when you get home.  

Extra 300 Back Cockpit Extra 300 Fly-By Sunset Extra 300 Overbank  Extra 300 Sunset 

SPECIFICATIONS: EXTRA 300L

Length: 22.83'

Height: 8.6'

Span: 26.25'

Engine: Textron Lycoming AEIO540L1B5, 300 HP fuel injected

Propeller: MT Constant Speed Propeller, 3 blade standard

Inverted Oil System: Christen Industries

Fuel

Total Fuel Capacity: 45.1 gallons

Useable Fuel - Standard Tanks: 43.7 gallons

Total Fuel Capacity - Long Range Tanks: 54.1 gallons

Useable Fuel - Long Range Tanks: 52.7 gallons

Airspeeds

Never Exceed Speed (Vne): 220 kts

Maneuvering Speed (Va): 158 kts

Stall Speed @ 1800 lbs.: 55 kts

Stall Speed @ 2095 lbs.: 60 kts

 Take-Off Performance: Standard Day @ Sea Level @ Gross Weight

Ground Run: 653'

Total: Clear 50 foot obstacle: 1789'

Performance

Maximum Rate of Climb at Sea Level: 3200 fpm

G-loading Limit: +/- 10G
Roll Performance: In excess of 360 degress per second

Service Ceiling:16,000 feet

  • Max Range Standard Tanks @ 8000 and 170 kts TAS:
    415 nm plus 45 minute reserve @ 45% power

  • Max Range Long Range Tanks @ 8000 feet and 170 kts TAS:
    510 nm plus 45 minute reserve @ 45% power

 Weight and Balance

Standard Empty Weight: 1440 lbs

Gross Weight: 2095 lbs

Maximum Useful Load: 655 lbs

 

 
 

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