Fly Synthesis Syncro
| Syncro | |
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| Role | Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Fly Synthesis |
| Introduction | 2009 |
| Status | In production |
The Fly Synthesis Syncro is an Italian ultralight and light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by Fly Synthesis, introduced at the Aero show held in Friedrichshafen in 2009. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1][2]
Design and development
[edit]The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and US light-sport aircraft rules. It features a cantilever high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed open cockpit, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]
The aircraft is made from composites, predominantly carbon fibre. Its 10.4 m (34.1 ft) span wing has an area of 10.54 m2 (113.5 sq ft) and flaps. The standard engine available is the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant.[1][2]
Operational history
[edit]Reviewer Marino Boric described the design in a 2015 review as "one of the most attractive aircraft unveiled at the 2009 Friedrichshafen show".[2]
Variants
[edit]- Syncro ULM
- Model for the European FAI microlight category with 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) gross weight.[1][2]
- Syncro LSA
- Model for the US LSA category with 600 kg (1,323 lb) gross weight.[1][2]
Specifications (Syncro ULM)
[edit]General characteristics
- Crew: one
- Capacity: one passenger
- Length: 6.75 m (22 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan: 10.4 m (34 ft 1 in)
- Height: 2.26 m (7 ft 5 in)
- Wing area: 10.54 m2 (113.5 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 289 kg (637 lb)
- Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
- Fuel capacity: 100 litres (22 imp gal; 26 US gal)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 75 kW (101 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 295 km/h (183 mph, 159 kn)
- Cruise speed: 230 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
- Stall speed: 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 295 km/h (183 mph, 159 kn)
- Range: 1,200 km (750 mi, 650 nmi) with 30 minutes reserve
- g limits: +5/-3
- Rate of climb: 6.5 m/s (1,280 ft/min)
- Wing loading: 44.83 kg/m2 (9.18 lb/sq ft)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 52. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b c d e f Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 54. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Fly Synthesis. "Syncro characteristics". Retrieved 20 December 2015.
