Skyleader GP One

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GP One
Skyleader 'GP One' light sport aircraft.jpg
Role Ultralight aircraft
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Skyleader Aircraft
Introduction2010
StatusIn production (2011)

The Skyleader GP One is a Czech ultralight aircraft, designed and produced by Skyleader Aircraft and introduced at the AERO Friedrichshafen show in 2010. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft. [1] [2]

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Design and development

The GP One was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit accessed by doors, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. [1] [2]

The aircraft is made from carbon fibre and has a predicted empty weight of 280 kg (617 lb). Its 10.2 m (33.5 ft) span wing has an area of 11.165 m2 (120.18 sq ft) and mounts flaps. The standard engine available is the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL four-stroke powerplant. [1] [2]

Production started in 2011, with the first customer deliveries in 2012. [2]

Specifications (GP One)

Data from Bayerl and Skyleader [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 76. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 4 Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 80. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN   1368-485X
  3. "Skyleader - Products - Skyleader GP One - Technical Data". Skyleader.aero. Archived from the original on 15 September 2011. Retrieved 6 September 2012.