Fly Synthesis Syncro

Syncro
General information
Type	Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft
National origin	Italy
Manufacturer	Fly Synthesis
Status	In production
History
Introduction date	2009

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

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

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

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)

Data from Bayerl ^{[1] [3]}

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

1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 52. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
2. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 54. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN   1368-485X
3. Fly Synthesis. "Syncro characteristics" . Retrieved 20 December 2015.

External links

• Official website