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EARLIER
Now you can make a call with headset on
2002-09-23 Scottsdale,
USA
To use
cell phone while flying has not been too easy. An manufacturer in Scottsdale,
AZ, USA launches Safetycell mixer that is connected to the intercom of the
aircraft. By this you can receive or call via your headset. Thou your cell phone
needs to support "hands free" system. There is a dirt cheap 2000S
for active head sets and 2001A with build in amplifier. Take a poke at
www.pilotsupport.com for
more accurate info.
Senorita
from Barcelona
2002-09-20
Esqual is not a new type of flamenco
but a very interesting UL-plane from Spain. This is one more low-winged, composite
rig for side-by-side fliers from Spain. The empty weight is only 230 kg.
The construction is of monocoque fiber glass. The wings are of fiber class
outside with carbon fiber beams and the flaps go plus and minus. No wonder
that this beauty cruises 230 km/h with its Rotax 912 ULS and got VNE up to 280
km/h. More good news: the stall speed is only 60 km/h and electric trim is included. Look
for more info and delightful pictures at : www.esqual.com..
Ikarus C-42 is changing
the pedals
2002-09-20 Bromma, Stockholm
After
a couple of crashes due to failure in feet pedals is the German producer of Ikarus
C-42 replacing the pedals to stronger build. All the C-42 pedals in Sweden must be changed.
The rigs that are not modified are grounded the 16th September 2002 by UL authorities
(KSAK) in Sweden.
Jabiru breaks
speed record
Isle
of Sheppey, Kent (UK)
Speed
over a closed circuit of 100 km without landing 187 km/h.
Pilot:
Julian Harris (UK) did fly this record with Australian made
Jabiru
UL-plane.
Three world records claim from TL-2000 Sting
The
Czech
STING 2000 has been breaking new world records: 
1:
The fastest speed over a closed course of 230 Km/h without landing.
2:
Distance in a straight line without landing : 1'583.43 km
3:
Speed over a closed circuit of 50 km without landing : 231 km/h.
Source:
FAI. More
about Sting2000.
Apollo Jetstar
with Rotax 912
Four stroke engines are getting popular even
in trikes. Apollo Jetstar is one of those with four stroke Rotax912 with 80
hp thrust. The good news is higher reliability and lower noise. The rig is now
approved with XP 16 wing from Air Creation. A new engine from Verner
is being
tested and can be an interesting possibility for trike-flyers. Verner 133M is
four stroke engine that weights only 64 kg and produces 78 hp. A prototype
is tested and the production should start in 2002. For more info look at www.ul-bolaget.se.
Digital course gyro
2002-08-14
karlstadt-stetten, Germany
The German Avionic launches
a new Digital Track Indicator for UL and X-class air crafts. This instrument
will replace the old expensive hermetic gyros that weight and cost lots
more. To mention a few advantages this gyro do not need calibration and will
show true heading, speed, and height. The whole technology is based on G PS-signals
and weight less than 480 g inclusive cables. For price contact : info@avionik.org
Impulse-Aircraft heading
for new heights
2002-08-14
Halle-Oppin, Germany
The German producer of Impulse has got new capital
to invest for future. The chief constructor Philipp Steinbach puts his chips
on tail wheel and six cylinder Jabiru. Alternative engine is Rotax 912
ULs. Cruise speed is 240 km/h and max speed 270 km/h. Empty weight is about
280 kg and with its 100L gas-tank it can fly all day non stop. Look closer
at http://www.impulse-aircraft.de/.
Hotel under the wing
If
your flying did cost slightly more than excepted and you had
to sell the house to finance the new plane or if you do not
make it back before dark then do not worry.
WING-INN-IT LLC has
the right solution: tents under the wing. Look their page Tents for more info.
D5 Evolution from
Germany
Wolfgang
Dallach, the designer of Facination has constructed high
wing type of that beautiful plane. The 27th Feb.2002 Evolution made its
virgin tour with promising results. The plane , as seen has
retractable landing gear and 100 Hp Rotax on its nose.The
cockpit is 125 cm wide, volume of the tank 120 Liter. The plane
march 263km/h with constant speed propeller. The serial productions
is supposed to take off summer 2002. This beauty is not steered
by stick but by wheel like the good old Cessna. The seats fall
back - a nice suprice. More info: www.dallach.de.
Record
high with UL-aircraft
The height record for UL-planes today is 32.000 ft/ 9720 m by
Serge Zin in 1994 with GT 582-XP15 of Air
Creation. The world records are visible at records.fai.org/microlight.