Fly Synthesis Syncro

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Syncro
Fly Synthesis Syncro at AERO Friedrichshafen 2018 (1X7A4284).jpg
Role Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Fly Synthesis
Introduction2009
StatusIn 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]

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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

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 4 5 6 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.