For the reason that dawn of time, man has dreamed of soaring in the course of the clouds, without invasive TSA security checks and having the man next to him doze off on his shoulder, drooling. FlyNano debuted three new planes eventually week’s Aero 2011 show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, which it hopes will deliver that very dream. As a result of a composite carbon fiber bodies and a sub-44 pound drive trains, each weighs lower than 154 pounds, hitting the FAA definition for an ultralight vehicle and forgoing the desire for a pilot’s license. But, while the corporate is pitching these electric-powered propeller vehicles as flyable straight out of the box, the things are still subject to FAA regulations, so don’t expect to move joyriding near a prime airport anytime soon — after which there’s the “theoretical operational distance” of 40 miles to take care of. Pricing ranges from €25,000 to €27,000 ($36,380 to $39,290) and the corporate claims that they’ll start shipping in three months, loads of time to get your life insurance premiums paid up.
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Man Was Born To Fly
10 years ago, aviation consultant, flight designer and enthusiastic pilot, Aki Suokas, first dreamed of a thorough new flight design that will weigh under 70 kilos, including a drive train under 20 kilos. That magic weight limit determines how a brand new plane is legally classified.The FlyNano single-seat fun flyer is now within the air, and may be officially launched at Aero 2011 at Friedrichshafen, Germany, 13 – 16 April. Aero is Europe’s premier aviation event. FlyNano is available in 3 basic variants: the electrically-powered series E 200, a petroleum-powered Series G 240, and the uprated racing models Series R 260/300.
The FlyNano is very light due to innovative Finnish design solu- tions and a complicated carbon fibre composite construction. Wingspan is almost 5 meters, nose to tail 3.5 m, and height 1.3 m. Maximum take off weight is 200 Kg. Speed range 70 – 140 km/h with a service ceiling of three km. FlyNano’s true airspeed is ready 140 kmh at 75% power with a theoretical operational distance of 70 km.
Everyone has sometime imagined what it’d be desire to fly free as a bird. FlyNano is for the joys of flying – no passengers, no cargo – just you, FlyNano and the endless blue. While you’ve ever had a pilot’s licence, or had experience with ultras or micros, you’ll fly Nano right out of the box. The remainder of it is important to learn the straightforward rules of the air. Minimum red tape – maximum fun.
Prices range from € 25.000 – 27.000 with a trailer/storage box at € 5.300.
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