Design begun in 1966 and first first flown in October 1970, the Flightsail VII can either be towed behind a 70-hp ski boat or it can have a 90-hp Continental pylon mounted above the fuselage to fly the Flightsail under its own power. The structure is built from bolted aluminum, foam and epoxy. This two-seater amphi-bian features twin booms and twin tails.

Engine 90-hp Continental

Gross wt. 1600 lb

Empty wt. 1100 lb

Fuel capacity 12 USG

Wingspan 39 ft

Length 29 ft

Top speed 95 mph

Cruise 80 mph

Stall 35 mph.

Climb rate 500 fpm.

Takeoff time 20 sec

Range 200 miles