Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard weight and balance & performance calculator
The Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard is a two-seat canard touring aircraft with piston engine. BriefingPal has 1 model of the Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard on file – SC01 B-160 Speed Canard (O-320-D1A 160 hp, MT constant-speed prop) – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* SC01 B-160 Speed Canard (O-320-D1A 160 hp, MT constant-speed prop), MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Calculate the Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard weight, CG and takeoff distance
Your own empty mass (weighing report, optional)
The POH has no standard empty moment for this model – enter the empty mass CG from your weighing report to get the CG.
Leave empty to use the typical POH empty mass. Your aircraft's weighing report is what counts.
Calculated on the BriefingPal server from the POH data. Nothing is stored, no cookie. Planning aid only – the POH/AFM and your weighing report are authoritative.
Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC01 B-160 Speed Canard (O-320-D1A 160 hp, MT constant-speed prop) | 1984–1992 | 715 kg (1,576 lb) | 498 kg (1,097 lb) | 41 US gal (155 L) | 15 kg (33 lb) | 106 kg (234 lb) |
¹ Typical empty mass from the POH sample loading; your aircraft's current weighing report applies. Useful load = MTOW − empty mass − usable fuel (people, baggage, oil if not included).
Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard takeoff and landing distance
BriefingPal result at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind, dry paved runway, normal takeoff and landing per POH with the app's default flap setting, without safety factor:
| Model | Takeoff ground roll | Takeoff over 50 ft | Landing over 50 ft | Landing ground roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC01 B-160 Speed Canard (O-320-D1A 160 hp, MT constant-speed prop) | 395 m (1,300 ft) | 595 m (1,950 ft) | 690 m (2,260 ft) | 325 m (1,070 ft) |
Hot and high: at 5,000 ft and 25 °C (density altitude about 7,300 ft) the SC01 B-160 Speed Canard (O-320-D1A 160 hp, MT constant-speed prop) needs about 935 m (3,080 ft) to clear 50 ft – 57 % more than at sea level. Calculate density altitude →
In BriefingPal you enter your actual weight, airfield, temperature and wind. The app reads the POH charts for these conditions, compares the result with TORA/LDA of the selected runway and can add a 1.15 safety factor.
Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard climb and cruise performance
| Model | Rate of climb at sea level | Time / fuel to 6,500 ft | Cruise TAS at 6,500 ft | Fuel flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC01 B-160 Speed Canard (O-320-D1A 160 hp, MT constant-speed prop) | 1,240 fpm | 6 min / 1.2 US gal | 142 kt | 8.4 US gal/h (32 L/h) |
MTOW, ISA, default power setting of the POH cruise table (≈65 % power for SC01 B-160 Speed Canard (O-320-D1A 160 hp, MT constant-speed prop)). Values change with weight, temperature and the power you choose in the app.
Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: seat row 1, seat row 2, baggage compartment, fuel. Maximum baggage: 15 kg (33 lb). Demonstrated crosswind: 15 kt. Best rate of climb speed Vy: 81 KIAS. Service ceiling: 18,000 ft. Fuel: AVGAS.
Crosswind calculator with the demonstrated crosswind of the Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard →
How to calculate Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard weight and balance
- Choose the Gyroflug SC01 Speed CanardType the registration or pick Gyroflug → Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard → your model. Stored weighing data of the registration are used automatically.
- Enter people, baggage and fuelWeights in kg or lb, fuel in US gallons or litres. MTOW and every station limit are checked instantly.
- Check the CG envelopeTakeoff, zero-fuel and landing points are drawn into the Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard envelope from the POH.
- Add airfields and routeTakeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel follow from the same weight – then print the briefing PDF.
Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard?
SC01 B-160 Speed Canard (O-320-D1A 160 hp, MT constant-speed prop): 715 kg (1,576 lb).
How much usable fuel does the Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard carry?
SC01 B-160 Speed Canard (O-320-D1A 160 hp, MT constant-speed prop): 41 US gal (155 L).
What is the useful load of the Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: SC01 B-160 Speed Canard (O-320-D1A 160 hp, MT constant-speed prop): 106 kg (234 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
How long is the Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard takeoff distance?
SC01 B-160 Speed Canard (O-320-D1A 160 hp, MT constant-speed prop) at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind: ground roll about 395 m (1,300 ft), over 50 ft about 595 m (1,950 ft). At 5,000 ft and 25 °C it grows to about 935 m (3,080 ft). Always check the POH for your exact conditions.
Is there a free Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 1 model of the Gyroflug SC01 Speed Canard, draws the CG envelope from the POH and also computes takeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel – with a briefing PDF.
Data source
All figures come from the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook / Airplane Flight Manual of each model (weight and balance section and performance section) and are computed with the BriefingPal engine. BriefingPal is a planning aid; the original POH/AFM of your aircraft and its weighing report remain authoritative.
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