Airsport Sonet

Airsport Sonet
Role Ultralight aircraft
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Airsport
Status In production
Developed from Airsport Sonata

The Airsport Sonet (English: Sonnet) is a Czech ultralight aircraft, designed and produced by Airsport of Zbraslavice. The aircraft is supplied in complete, ready-to-fly form.[1]

Design and development

The aircraft was derived from the Airsport Sonata motor glider and designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a T-tail, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1]

The Sonet is made from composites. Its polyhedral wing comes in three optional spans: 10.2 m (33.5 ft), 11.4 m (37.4 ft) and 15 m (49.2 ft). It requires an engine of about 65 hp (48 kW) and no more than 60 kg (132 lb). Standard engines available are the 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 two-stroke and the 60 hp (45 kW) HKS 700E four-stroke powerplant.[1][2]

Specifications (Sonet 11.4)

Data from Bayerl[1]

General characteristics

Performance


References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 24. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Airsport (n.d.). "Sonet". Retrieved 26 April 2012.

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