North Star Performance Specifications:

-empty weight: 1170-1250 lbs.

-gross weight: 2000-2200 lbs. (2300 on floats)

-engine: Lycoming 0320 (150 hp).

-fuel capacity: 52 U.S. gal./44 Imp. gal./197 L.

-baggage: 90 lbs.

-wing span: 36' 4".

Wheel Performance: 150 hp

-take off roll 180 ft. (90 degree F., no wind, ½ fuel).

-stall speeds, half load:

-40 mph, No Power, No Flaps.

-35 mph, No Power, ½ or Full Flaps.

-35 mph, Full Power, No Flaps.

-30 mph, Full Power, ½ Flaps.

-25 mph, Full Power, Full Flaps.

-at 2200 lbs., 56 degree F. it lifts off at 45 mph in 500 ft. and climbs immediately, averaging 600 fpm through 4,000 ft.

-with one person it lifts off at 25 mph, with a heavy passenger it lifts before 30 mph.

-at 2200 lbs. stall speeds are about 5 mph higher than half load.

- half load climb is between 900 and 1300 fpm, summer to winter.

-cruise with 82-41 prop and 600-6 wheels is 98 mph.

-cruise on 2000 floats is 85 mph.

-cruise at gross is the same.

-on floats is lifts off and lands at 35-40 mph, depending on load. (9 seconds)

-spins and stalls in all attitudes and weight conditions have been very gentle with little tendency to drop a wing. I had to force it to spin, and with full control into the spin, it would pull out before one revolution was complete.