Sat Nov 20, 2021 5:10 pm
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Okay, some blatant 'bigging up' to Eurofox Aviation (for whom I now work), as today they received the first two UK Permits for 'heavy' microlights, under the new 600kg rules. The two aircraft with their new Permits are fresh out of the factory in Kent and represent a lot of hard work by the Eurofox personnel and the BMAA.
As a Jonny-come-lately I cannot take any credit at all for any of this but I certainly look forward to the advantages the increased MTOW will bring. Not least of which will be enjoying the extra mince pies over Xmas and still being able to lift a decent amount of fuel
Most microlight versions of the Eurofox have, until now, had a MTOW of 450kgs and the new weight brings them in line with the LAA version, at 560kgs.
Next step will be figuring out a robust and sensible way to 'upgrade' existing aircraft that qualify for the increased weight but testing the Rotax 915iS and getting the SportStar on the BMAA's books means that a new supply of midnight oil may be required ahead of that
One of the new 'heavies' (sporting a very nice Dynon SkyViewHDX panel)
As a Jonny-come-lately I cannot take any credit at all for any of this but I certainly look forward to the advantages the increased MTOW will bring. Not least of which will be enjoying the extra mince pies over Xmas and still being able to lift a decent amount of fuel
Most microlight versions of the Eurofox have, until now, had a MTOW of 450kgs and the new weight brings them in line with the LAA version, at 560kgs.
Next step will be figuring out a robust and sensible way to 'upgrade' existing aircraft that qualify for the increased weight but testing the Rotax 915iS and getting the SportStar on the BMAA's books means that a new supply of midnight oil may be required ahead of that
One of the new 'heavies' (sporting a very nice Dynon SkyViewHDX panel)
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