Christen Eagle specs.

Most of the information below is direct from Aviat, the manufacturers of Christen Eagle II kits.
Aviat Aircraft Christen Eagle II Specification:
Engine Lycoming AEIO-360-A1D, 200HP
Propeller Hartzell HC-CZYK-4/C7666A-2 constant speed
Gross Weight 1578 lbs
Competition Weight 1290 lbs (with 190 lb. pilot)
Empty Weight 1025 lbs w/electrical, radio, and canopy
Useful Load 553 lbs.
Baggage Allowance 30 lbs.
Fuel Capacity 25 US Gallons (94.6 litres), 24 US Gallons Useable (90.8 litres)
Length 17 ft 11 in (5461mm)
Span 19 ft 11 in (6071mm)
Height 6 ft 6 in (1981mm)
Wing Area 125 sq ft (11.6 sq m)
Wing Loading 12.62 lb/sq ft (0.531807933 kg/sq m)
Power Loading g 5.13 lb/hp (2.327 kg/hp)
Structural Limits +9g, -6g operational
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Aviat Aircraft Christen Eagle II Performance Data:
Top Speed 184 mph
Cruise Speed 165 mph
Stall Speed 58 mph
Never Exceed Speed 210 mph
Rate of Climb 2100 feet per minute (640m/s)
Roll Rate 187 degrees per second
Vertical Penetration 1250 ft (381m)
Range 380 miles (611 kilometres)
Inverted Flight Time Unlimited
Span 19 ft 11 in (6071mm)
Height 6 ft 6 in (1981mm)
Wing Area 125 sq ft (11.6 sq m)
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Touch and go's

Today I went and shot some touch and go's with Dad today in N524GS. The first couple were O.K., but on the third one, I guess I let the pressure off of the tail enough that as we started veering right towards the dirt, even with full opposite rudder we continued in that direction! Well, as I sucked the seat cushion into my butt, Dad took the controls and managed to keep us out of the dirt. I was pretty shaken up and sad that I had almost wrecked the eagle, but Dad had me taxi back and do one more round in the pattern, and my last landing was a lot better. He says that if we can go out and get me real consistent on about 10 landings that he will switch me seats and I can start flying from the rear! That will be an awesome day!