A2 CZ Ellipse Spirit

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Ellipse Spirit
Ellipse Spirit OM-M118, Gliwice 2018.08.12 (02).jpg
Role Ultralight aircraft
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer
First flight July 2011
Introduction 2011
Status In production

The A2 CZ Ellipse Spirit (sometimes spelled Elipse Spirit) is a Czech ultralight aircraft, designed and produced by . The aircraft was introduced at the Aero show in 2011 and is supplied complete and ready to fly or as a kit for amateur construction.[1][2]

Design and development[]

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale rules. It features a cantilever low wing, a two seats in side-by-side configuration cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]

The aircraft of all-composite construction. Its 8.0 m (26.2 ft) span elliptical wing employs rounded wingtips and fixed slots in the outer portion of the wing and dive brakes. Optional fuel capacity is 100 litres (22 imp gal; 26 US gal) giving a range of 1,730 km (1,075 mi). The standard engine is the ULPower 260iS four-cylinder, four-stroke aircraft engine of 107 hp (80 kW) and other engines available include the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912S and 912iS, plus the 100 hp (75 kW) Lycoming IO-233.[1][2]

The basic fixed gear Ellipse was undergoing development in 2011 into a retractable gear version as well as versions for the US light-sport aircraft category.[1][2]

Specifications (Ellipse Spirit)[]

Data from Bayerl[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 8.00 m (26 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 8.48 m2 (91.3 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 272.5 kg (601 lb)
  • Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 100 litres (22 imp gal; 26 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × ULPower 260iS four cylinder, four stroke aircraft engine, 80 kW (107 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 280 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 250 km/h (160 mph, 130 kn)
  • Stall speed: 60 km/h (37 mph, 32 kn)
  • Rate of climb: 7.5 m/s (1,480 ft/min)

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 12. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ a b c d Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 22-23. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X

External links[]

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