Flamingo
FLAMINGO AIRCRAFT
THE FLAMINGO WAS ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR ULTRALIGHT GILDER / HANG GLIDER TOWING. IT IS SUITABLE FOR STOCK AND MUSTERING WORK ON OUTBACK STATIONS AND IS IN EVERY WAY AS WELL DESIGNED AND BUILT AS IT’S BIGGER BROTHERS, THE HORNET CUB AND HORNET STOL.
THE MAIN FEATURES ARE : GREAT VISIBILITY,
A ALL-ROUND SAFETY CAGE IN STEEL CONSTRUCTION,
TOWING HOOKS AS PART OF AIRFRAME,
TANDEM SEATING WITH FRONT CONTROLS ONLY,
OPEN COCKPIT CHARM WITH NO DOORS,
GREAT HANDLING AND EXTREME SHORT FIELD PERFORMANCE. (E STOL)
THE FLAMINGO IS LIGHTER AND MORE ECONOMICAL TO BUILD- AND REQUIRES LESS POWERFUL ENGINES FOR ITS OPTIMUM OPERATION SPEEDS, HENCE LESS FUEL CONSUMPTION AND RUNNING COSTS.
THE FLAMINGO AIRFRAME CAN BE EQUIPPED WITH A VERY LOW OPERATIONAL FLYING SPEED WING DESIGN: OPS. SPEED OF 25 kn TO 60 kn,
SPECIFICATIONS Flamingo
| Airspeeds operational | 30 kn to 60 kn |
| Fuel usage depending on power plant | 15-20 L/h |
| Fuselage Length Rotax 912 ULS engine (rigged for flight) | 6.5 m |
| Wing Span Rigged for flight | 8.72 m |
| Wing Data Area | 12.2 sq.m |
| Wing loading (at max. gross) | 42.5 kg/sq.m |
| Structural limit loads (at max. gross) | + 4.5 /-2.5 G |
| Maximum Height Taildragger | 2.4 m |
| Width of wheel track Measured from centre of wheels | 1.65 m |
Cabin Dimensions |
|
|---|---|
| Width (at hips) | 700 mm |
| Width (at shoulders) | 780 mm |
| Door width | 830 mm |
| Door height | 850 mm |
| Baggage space / Rear passenger area | 0.85 m3 |
Weights |
|
| Maximum gross weight (on wheels) RAA Aus / LSA Limit | 600 kg |
| Empty weight | 340 kg |
| Useful load | 260 kg |
Standard Main Wheel 8.50 x 6.00 with 8” Tail Wheel |
|
| Full fuel payload 2 x 60L | 91.4 kg |
| Maximum passenger / cargo capacity | 100 kg |
| Standard 60 L tanks | 60 / 60 L |
| Engines; 912Rotax 80hp, 912S Rotax 100hp, 914 Rotax 115hp | |
| Pricing on Flamingo airframe kit: | pricing on request. |
| Pricing on Firewall forward kits on request only. * Pricing may change without notice. |
A taste of Slow flying with a 72 metres long banner in tow… The Flamingo aircraft AAK
Regularly update this page to reflect the latest industry developments or seasonal topics.