Fly Synthesis Syncro

The Fly Synthesis Syncro is an Italian ultralight and light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by Fly Synthesis, introduced at the Aero show held in Friedrichshafen in 2009. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1][2]

Syncro
Role Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Fly Synthesis
Introduction 2009
Status In production

Design and development

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

The aircraft is made from composites, predominantly carbon fibre. Its 10.4 m (34.1 ft) span wing has an area of 10.54 m2 (113.5 sq ft) and flaps. The standard engine available is the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant.[1][2]

Operational history

Reviewer Marino Boric described the design in a 2015 review as "one of the most attractive aircraft unveiled at the 2009 Friedrichshafen show".[2]

Variants
Syncro ULM
Model for the European FAI microlight category with 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) gross weight.[1][2]
Syncro LSA
Model for the US LSA category with 600 kg (1,323 lb) gross weight.[1][2]

Specifications (Syncro ULM)

Data from Bayerl[1][3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 6.75 m (22 ft 2 in)
  • Wingspan: 10.4 m (34 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 2.26 m (7 ft 5 in)
  • Wing area: 10.54 m2 (113.5 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 289 kg (637 lb)
  • Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 100 litres (22 imp gal; 26 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 75 kW (101 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 295 km/h (183 mph, 159 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 230 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
  • Stall speed: 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 295 km/h (183 mph, 159 kn)
  • Range: 1,200 km (750 mi, 650 nmi) with 30 minutes reserve
  • g limits: +5/-3
  • Rate of climb: 6.5 m/s (1,280 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 44.83 kg/m2 (9.18 lb/sq ft)

References
  1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 52. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 54. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. Fly Synthesis. "Syncro characteristics". Retrieved 20 December 2015.
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