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Pilot Resources Aircraft & Ownership Aircraft Guide GB1 Gamebird

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    GB1 GameBird upside down.
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    GB1 flown by General Manager Philipp Steinbach over Beaver Lake.
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    he prototype was first registered in England and still carries a British G registration.
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    The panel includes an angle-of-attack indicator atop the glareshield and a cutout for holding an iPad. The 30-degree reclined seats and throttle mounted low on the left are meant to enhance G tolerance.
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    GB1 on the ground.

GB1 Gamebird

  • New Price: $607,700
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Overview

  • The GB1 GameBird is a high-performance, two-seat, unlimited aerobatic aircraft designed and manufactured by Game Composites. It's known for its all-carbon fiber construction, powerful Lycoming engine, and exceptional handling characteristics. The GB1 is designed for both aerobatics and cross-country travel.

    GB1 GameBird

Specifications

  • Powerplant

    Lycoming AEIO-580 B1A, 300 horsepower

  • Propellers

    MT four-blade constant-speed

  • Length

    23 ft

  • Height

    8 ft 5 in

  • Wingspan

    25 ft 3 in

  • Wing Area

    122 sq ft

  • Wing loading

    18 lb/sq ft

  • Power loading

    17.6 lb/hp

  • Cabin Width

    3 ft 11 in

  • Empty Weight

    1,300 lb

  • Maximum gross weight

  • Useful load

    900 lb

  • Payload with full fuel

    402 lb

  • Fuel capacity

    82 gallons

  • Baggage capacity

    33 lb

Performance

  • Takeoff distance ground roll

    981 ft

  • Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle

    1,378 ft

  • Rate of climb sea level

    2,600 fpm

  • Service ceiling

    15,000 ft

  • Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle

    2,231 ft

  • Landing distance ground roll

    1,486 ft

  • Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy

    205 kt at 75 percent power

  • Range

    1,000 nm

Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds

  • VX

    80 KIAS

  • VY

    90 KIAS

  • VNE

    240 KIAS

  • VS1

    60 KIAS

  • VSO

For more information, contact at or via https://game.aero/

All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.