| Bimax | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Ultralight aircraft |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Patrice Houde |
| Designer | Patrice Houde |
| Status | In production (2011) |
| History | |
| Introduction date | September 2010 |
The Houde Bimax is a French ultralight aircraft, designed and produced by Patrice Houde, introduced at the Blois homebuilt aircraft fly-in in September 2010. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft. [1] [2]
The Bimax was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-tandem enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. [1] [2]
The aircraft is made from wood, with its flying surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. Its 8.25 m (27.1 ft) span wing is detachable for ground transportation and storage. Standard engines available are the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL and the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplants. [1] [2]
Data from Bayerl and Tacke [1] [2]
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