| Borey | |
|---|---|
 AeroVolga Borey A at 2023 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh | |
| General information | |
| Type | Amphibious ultralight aircraft |
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | AeroVolga |
| Number built | 30 [1] |
| History | |
| First flight | 2016 |
The AeroVolga Borey is a single-engined amphibious aircraft built by AeroVolga in Russia.
Named after Boreas from Greek mythology, the Borey was the first AeroVolga aircraft to be designed using the 3D CAD software KOMPAS-3D. [2] [3] It is a two-seat amphibious ultralight aircraft powered by a single Rotax 912 or 914 engine. [2] The Borey is designed for training and is equipped with instruments for night flying. [2] [4] The airframe is made of fiberglass and carbon fiber with fabric-covered wings and elevators. [5] The aircraft features a flying boat hull, as well as manually retractable conventional landing gear with a steerable tailwheel for amphibious operations. [5] The Borey can be optionally fitted with a BRS ballistic parachute. [5]
The Borey made its first flight in 2016, with serial production beginning the following year. [2] [6] In 2018, a Borey L and two AeroVolga LA-8s navigated around the Arctic Circle. The trip, which lasted 43 days, traveled over 20,000 km over eight countries. [3] [7]
In 2019, the Borey A model received an advanced ultra-light aeroplane (AULA) letter of acceptance in Canada. [6]
Variants for the Canadian AULA market are powered by a Rotax 912UL, while variants for the American LSA and German LTF-UL markets are powered by a Rotax 912ULS. [7]
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