Fly Synthesis Catalina

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Catalina
Fly Synthesis Catalina at AERO Friedrichshafen 2018, Friedrichshafen (1X7A4291).jpg
Role Ultralight and light-sport amphibious flying boat
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Fly Synthesis
Introduction2010
StatusIn production

The Fly Synthesis Catalina NG is an Italian ultralight and light-sport amphibious flying boat, designed and produced by Fly Synthesis, introduced at the Aero show held in Friedrichshafen in 2010. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft. [1] [2]

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Design and development

The manufacturer says the design borrowed from the development of the earlier Fly Synthesis Storch, stating, "The Catalina NG project evolved from the Storch amphibious aircraft experience". [3]

The Catalina was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and US light-sport aircraft rules. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration open cockpit, electrically retractable tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. [1] [2]

The aircraft is made from composite material, predominately carbon fibre and fibreglass. Its 9.47 m (31.1 ft) span wing has an area of 12.6 m2 (136 sq ft) and electrically-operated flaperons. The standard engine available is the 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 two-stroke powerplant. Folding wings and a ballistic parachute are optional equipment. [1] [2] [3]

Specifications (Catalina NG)

Data from Manufacturer and Bayerl [1] [3]

General characteristics

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 52. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 54. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN   1368-485X
  3. 1 2 3 Fly Synthesis (2011). "Catalina NG - Technical data". Archived from the original on 13 January 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2012.