Ibis GS-730 Super Magic explained

The Ibis GS-730 Super Magic is a Colombian STOL homebuilt aircraft that was designed and produced by Ibis Aircraft of Cali, introduced in 2007. When it was available the aircraft was supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft or as a kit for amateur construction.^[1]

Production has been completed and as of 2011 the aircraft was no longer part of the company's product line.^[2]

Design and development

The GS-730 Super Magic is a development of the lighter Ibis GS-700 Magic and features a cantilever high-wing with a Robertson STOL kit, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cabin with doors, fixed tricycle landing gear with wheel pants and a single engine in tractor configuration.^[1]

The GS-730 Super Magic is made from sheet aluminium "all-metal" construction, with the wing tips and cowling made from composite material. Its 8.921NaN1 span wing employs a NACA 650-18m airfoil, mounts flaps and has a wing area of 12.4m2. The main landing gear is strengthened and made from 7075-T6 aluminium, while the nose gear has lever suspension using rubber pucks and helical springs. The main wheels include hydraulic disc brakes. Fuel tank capacity is 55kg (121lb) or optionally 82kg (181lb) or optionally a maximum of 104kg (229lb).^[1]

The aircraft has a typical empty weight of 320kg (710lb) and a gross weight of 569kg (1,254lb), giving a useful load of 249kg (549lb). With maximum full fuel of 104kg (229lb) the payload for pilot, passenger and baggage is 145kg (320lb).^[1]

The standard day, sea level, no wind, take off is 800NaN0 and the landing roll is 1000NaN0.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Jackson, Paul (ed): Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2012-2013, pages 166-167. Jane's Information Group, 2012.
2. Web site: Products. 5 May 2015. Ibis Aircraft. 2011.