Aeropro Eurofox

The Aeropro Eurofox is a Slovak-built two-seat light high-winged aircraft. It qualifies as a light-sport aircraft in the United States.[1]

Aeropro Eurofox
Tri-gear Aeropro Eurofox (USA name Aerotrek A240) at Lakeland, Florida (2009)
Role Light aircraft, light-sport aircraft
National origin Slovakia
Manufacturer Aeropro CZ
First flight 1991
Introduction 1991
Status in production
Primary user private pilot owners
Number built over 500 by 2017

Design and development

Aeropro was formed in 1990, and established its factory at Nitra in Slovakia. Deliveries of the Eurofox commenced in 1990. Since 1999, two versions have been produced, the conventional gear (taildragger) and the Tricycle gear. All versions have an enclosed cabin with two-side-by-side seats and folding wings. The Eurofox is sold in Europe as both factory complete and kit form, but is only available as a factory built aircraft in the U.S.[2] In 2018 a group of secondary school pupils in Kinross, Fife completed building a kit as part of a science project.[3]

Aerotrek A220
A220

From 2009, the Eurofox models were marketed in the USA and Canada by Aerotrek Aircraft of Bloomfield, Indiana. This firm has named the tri-gear version as the Aerotrek A240 and the tailwheel version as the Aerotrek A220. Latest versions can be equipped with an optional parachute recovery system.[4] Both versions are offered with the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL and the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS engines.[2]

Operational history

The Eurofox has been sold in several countries, with over 170 having been delivered by mid-2004.[2] Production continues and over 500 aircraft were flying with private owners by 2017.

Aeropro Eurofox 912(iS) taxis for departure at the 2018 RIAT, England

Variants
Eurofox-3K
Tri gear version. Sold in North America as the Aerotrek A240. It is an accepted US light-sport aircraft (LSA).[5][6]
Eurofox-2K
Tailwheel version. Sold in North America as the Aerotrek A220 It is an accepted US LSA.[5][6]

Specifications (Aerotrek A240)

Data from Aerotrek

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 18 ft 6 in (5.64 m)
  • Wingspan: 29 ft 11 in (9.12 m)
  • Height: 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
  • Wing area: 122.5 sq ft (10.45 m2)
  • Empty weight: 644 lb (293 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1,235 lb (561 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912S , 100 hp (75 kW)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 143 mph (230 km/h, 124 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 120 mph (193 km/h, 100 kn)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph (64 km/h, 35 kn)
  • Range: 600 mi (966 km, 520 nmi)
  • Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)

References
Notes
  1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 20. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Simpson, 2005, p. 14
  3. "Pupil to take to the skies in plane built by Kinross High students". BBC News. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  4. Aerotrek
  5. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 20. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  6. Federal Aviation Administration (26 September 2016). "SLSA Make/Model Directory". Retrieved 17 December 2016.
Bibliography
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