AERO 2022

01 The Gogetair G750 is a Slovenian four-seater. Engine options are Rotax 912ULS-915iS. With the 915iS, the aircraft cruises at 138kt, 950nm range and 350kg useful load. A ballistic parachute is also fitted as standard.

02 A collaboration between BRM Aero and Swiss company H55, the B23 Energic promises to be the first electric trainer certified to EASA CS-23. With 49kWh of batteries in the wings and a 10kW motor, it is hoped that the Energic will provide one hour of flight training with a 30 minute reserve, plus a 90 minute recharge time. H55 is also working on a 200kW motor

03 Bristell revealed their 130hp Turbotech TP-R90. turbine-powered B23 at the show. Currently, the aircraft is just a personal project for Milan Bristela, and there are no plans to put it into production.

04 Also making its debut was the pretty Bristell B8 high-wing two-seater. The B8 will be certified as a 600kg Ultralight in the Czech Republic.

01 Remember the Banbi? Well here’s the newest version, the MCR Club Sportage. A cracking-looking two-seat tailwheel machine that could fit the 600kg microlight category. MCR, a French company originally set up in 2012 to make parts for Dyn’Aero aircraft, is now manufacturing a full range of two- and four-seat aircraft based on those designs. Max cruise with a Rotax 912ULS is 145kt.

02 As well as a refreshed MCR ULC Evolution, MCR also displayed a four-seat MCR 4S Evolution, powered by a Rotax 915iS. Max cruise is said to be 153kt, with a 46kt stall speed.

03 The Pioneer Twin is the latest product from Alpi Aviation. The aircraft can use either a pair of 100hp Rotax 912s, or 915iS engines. With the latter, a sea-level cruise of 178kt is predicted and a MTOW of 1,300kg possible.

04 The Gropp G70-600 Fi could be another 600kg microlight category contender. Powered by a Rotax 912, it will cruise at 100kt and has a 250kg useful load. An optional quick-folding wing system is also available.

01 The Spacek SD-2 Sportmaster is a two-seater optimised for the Rotax 912.With an MTOW of 600kg, hopefully we may see this in the UK in the future?

02 The very pretty M26 Victor is the latest gyrocopter from Magni. Gyro Seating two people in tandem, it is powered by a Rotax 915iS

03 ULPower displayed their latest engine - the UL520T. Turbocharged, it will produce 220hp up to 15,000ft. A custom engine mount and engine mount adaptors to suit the Van’s RV-7 were also shown. The engine, though, is not currently approved by LAA for the aircraft.

04 Squadron Leader Aircraft of Italy displayed a three-quarter scale version of a Textron T6-A Texan. An aluminium airframe, it’s powered by a Rotax 912 with a turbo conversion. Max take-off weight is an odd 650kg, though the company says it’s working on a 600kg version.

01 The Corsair e-motion is the latest version of this wonderful SSDR from JH Aircraft. While an earlier model used the Verner Scarlett three-cylinder radial, this one uses a HPD20 electric motor with 30kW peak and 20kW continuous power. Batteries up to 14kWh can be used, giving up to two hours of flight time. Weight saved going to electric also allows for a new folding wing, just like the original! Stall speed is 24kt, cruise is 55kt while rate of climb is 1,200fpm. The aircraft is available ready to fly or as a kit. www.jh-aircraft.de

02 A splash of British homebuilding colour was very well provided by Andy McKee and his well-travelled Silence Twister. Andy’s display area promoted ‘Flying for FUUN’.

03 The result of a partnership between Air Race E and the University of Nottingham, this electric-powered Cassutt II. The aircraft is now being used by KASAERO to help develop a new race aircraft for the Air Race E Performance Class, a formula based on a standard electric powertrain.

04 This four-seat HY4 aircraft from Stuttgart-based H2FLY is a technology demonstrator for aviation hydrogen fuel cell technology The aircraft set two records on the 77-mile journey between its base to Friedrichshafen, including first hydrogen-powered aircraft to exceed 7,000ft, and also the hydrogen-electric passenger aircraft to be flown between two major airports.

05 The Dracula SSDR from Aviaircraft is available ready to fly for €33,200 with a Helvenco 36hp four-stroke engine. A 23kW electric version is also available for a similar price. Endurance is one hour with a 25% reserve.

01 The Vision is a very pretty aircraft developed by Aeropro, the manufacturer of the highly popular Eurofox two-seater. The aircraft has been a side-project for the company and is designed from the outset to meet EASA’s CS-LSA certification standards and LSA certification in the USA. While the proof of concept aircraft flew in 2012, this conforming example made its first flight in 2020. Aeropro does not have the capacity to put the aircraft into production, so it was advertising the entire Vision project for sale at AERO.

02 The 14.5m span ATOS Wing Electro has an empty weight of 120kg, and can carry a pilot of between 50kg and 140kg. Minimum sink rate of 127fpm, stall speed is 21kt, Vne is 75kt.

03 Evektor unveiled a facelift look for the EASA certified Sportstar RTC, including a new cowling and a cockpit with new carbon-fibre seats and a new instrument panel, including Garmin G3X Touch. Evektor say these options are available across the range.

04 The MW Spirit Redline engine from MW Fly is a cleansheet design that produces 160hp yet weighs just 79kg. The company has Design Organisation certification from EASA and plans to start certification for the engine later this year.

05 The fastest 600kg ultralight around? Swedish speed record breakers Blackwing were claiming a new victory in the FAI RAL2T class with the Rotax 915iS-powered BW 635RG – a scorching 203kt on a 15km straight and 187kt on a 50km triangular course. Price is from €210,000.