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The Eagle Has Landed ...
Should you have missed the fab article by Dave Unwin in the Dec 2015 Pilot Magazine, go to our website, you can read it there. The flight report is illustrated by amazing photos by Keith Wilson.
Thanks to Pilot Mag for letting us publish the article.
http://www.kairos-aviation.co.uk/aquila-a211---videos---news.html
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AEROLiTE 120 in the LAA Magazine Nov 2015
Wondering how it would be to have your own flying machine? You, solo, up there with the birds, the wind in your face?
Read Stephen Oliver’s great article about his experience with his AEROLiTE 120 in the latest LAA Magazine. All illustrated with beautiful pictures courtesy of Keith Wilson.
The AEROLiTE 120 is a microlight in the SSDR category. For further information and to read the article go to www.kairos-aviation.co.uk
AQUILA A211 and AEROLiTE 120
... at the LAA Rally, Sywell, 4-6 September
This is going to be the most exciting show for Kairos Aviation so far. We are having two German aircraft at the show, both of them will be exhibited for the first time in the UK.
The AQUILA A211 is the perfect training aircraft and is starting to conquer the UK training scene. We will have some very exciting news for you on the show about the AQUILA A211, but we can't tell you yet. The fully certified CS-VLA aircraft operates at the fraction of the cost of a traditional flight training aircraft and can be operated under Day and Night-VFR-conditions. To register your interest in the AQUILA A211 and receive up to date news, click here.
The LAA Rally will also be the UK launch of the superb German constructed AEROLiTE 120 SSDR. For about £17k (incl. VAT!) you have your own personal flying machine with operating costs at a lot less than £10 per hour. Wolfgang and Thilda Labudde, the owners of the German company Vierwerk, who are constructors of the AEROLiTE 120 will be at Sywell to answer your questions. To register your interest in the AEROLiTE 120 and receive up to date news, click here.
Find out more about the LAA Rally here.
First AEROLiTE 120 in the UK
The AEROLiTE 120 is the newcomer in Europe this year and is already proving extremely popular in Germany, where the European manufacturer Vierwerk is based. And the colourful single-seater is now set to conquer the UK skies. We have just sold the first one of these unique microlights, the cheerful bright green edition called Kiwi.
The aircraft will arrive in time for the LAA Rally in Sywell, 4th - 6th September and you will be able to see the aircraft on our stand. The guys from Vierwerk will be with us, so all of your questions will be answered first hand.
Looking forward to seeing you in Sywell!
AEROLiTE 120 now with Polini Thor 200 EVO engine
From the 1st August 2015 the Polini Thor 200 EVO engine will be part of the standard specification of the AEROLiTE 120. The propulsion unit has been modified for the AEROLiTE 120, it will be air cooled and a cam-shaft will reduce vibration.
Read the pilot report written by Ronny Schaefer, flying instructor and owner of the flying school Propellermann in Taucha, Germany:
A dream has become reality – just about a year ago our AEROLiTE 120 took off for the very first time. The first in Germany and also in Europe. She flew! With the 28 hp provided by the well known Hirth F33 not over powered, but sufficient for the category. A separately fitted Fresh-Breeze rear muffler reduced the already low noise level even further.
Because we had a good experience in the past with the fairly powerful and modern paraglider engine, we made a decision early on, that we would change the AEROLiTE 120 to this new engine. Although the figures on paper are the same, the Polini has a different characteristic in developing power, due to the lower engine displacement (cylinder capacity) and the higher engine speed. After a few tests we found the matching HELIX-propeller with 1.4m length, which offers a good compromise between take-off and cruise speed and keeps the air cooled power unit in its acceptable range.
The climbing rate feels absolutely fine, also with the heavier pilot. Even with longer full-power climbs, the engine temperature never reaches the critical point.
At 60-80% power the Polini engine reaches a cruise speed of 90 – 100 km/h, without the engine sounding tortured. Due to the balancing shaft, the engine vibrations are eliminated almost completely and the sound of an AEROLiTE 120 flying above you is a full and sonorous dark humming sound, like that of bigger aircraft, which most people don’t find offensive at all.
We have decided to do without an electrical starter. Due to the integrated Flash-starter the engine can be started easily with a little help from the choke. You can add an electrical starter as an option.
Of course we would love to add more power than whith the Hirth F33 or the Thor 200 EVO can provide, but more power also means a much higher engine weight. With the fittingly chosen engine, the AEROLiTE 120 stays within the limits of the 120kg category and promises plenty of flying fun to her owner at a manageable cost and an appealing cruise speed!
AERO 2015 - Friedrichshafen
The Kairos Aviation team went out to Friedrichshafen in Germany to the AERO 2015 and we had a ball. Time to catch up with the manufacturers we are representing in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. What a great bunch of people, the lot.
We were at the stand of AQUILA Aviation, looking at the new prototype of the AQUILA A211iS with the super powerful Rotax 912iS engine. And of course had a good chat about anything else going on in Schoenhagen with Katrin Grenz and her colleagues.
We spent time with Wolfgang and Thilda Labudde from Vierwerk, the manufacturer of the colourful, fun-in-the-sky AEROLiTE 120 and got to know our counterparts in Germany, a list of flying schools training on the AEROLiTE 120.
We saw Anita Siliberto and Angelo Petrosilo from Blackshape Aircraft and managed to squeeze a little bit more out of them about the Blackshape HERO. We were pleased to hear that the programme for the VLA certification is on track and we are now even more excited about this aircraft, that is going to be even better than what we anticipated. Not allowed to say more.
We met Massimo Petrusa from ALPI AVIATION to talk about the Pioneer, the latest addition to the Kairos Aviation range. I love the concept of the super light and super strong timber frame of the aircraft, that gives the planes their fantastic flight characteristics. The ALPI PIONEER is now available in the UK and the Republic of Ireland as a factory assist kit built.
We also met plenty of new lovely people, but more about this next time … ; )
A flying visit to Oslo to demonstrate the AQUILA A211
This trip started with a simple question. “How soon can I fly the aircraft?” Clearly someone who is very keen to find out more – first hand. Flying club Chairman, pilot and aviation enthusiast, charged with the responsibility of choosing the next breed of training aircraft for his club, his call came as a result of much online research. Now there’s only so much googling a person can do, but the best way to evaluate the latest AQUILA A211 is to fly it. With a cheap 24 hour return booked with Norwegian Air from Gatwick to Oslo (£65), we were greeted by Eskil Amdal, MD of Aviator Service and AQUILA agent for Nordic and together with Kairos Aviation also for the UK. Eskil is a very experienced fast jet pilot and has been demonstrating the AQUILA for the last three years. Since December we, at Kairos Aviation, have formed an alliance with Aviator Service to provide sales, marketing , service and support in the UK. So this trip was to be also my first “hands on” experience in the AQUILA A211. (I have previously flown the usual C152, PA 28’s whilst learning to fly and migrated to Commander 114B, Piper Malibu Mirage and Cirrus SR20 and more recently the LSA and PtF aircraft from Europe, Remos GX , PS-28 Cruiser). We arrived at Oslo international with plenty of time to head the 30k South to Norway’s oldest airport, travelling in Eskil’s brand new BMW i3 – all electric car. Another first for me. Very impressive speed, acceleration, smoothness and oh yes, very very quiet. (Norway has got it right. For electric cars - No car tax, no VAT, plenty of recharging stations and smart phone apps telling you where the nearest station is, how much power you have and how far you can go!) Anyway back to the A211. Oslo Flyveklubb based at Kjeller Airport ENKJ ( 20k North of Oslo) is a busy 500 member flying school and had just taken delivery some weeks earlier of their brand new AQUILA A211 with analogue panel. At about 5pm Eskil and our customer pre-flight checked the aircraft in the hangar. It was quite cold outside, (2 degrees and getting colder) and snow forecast overnight. At first glance this is an aircraft with a very long wing – and the profile of a bird – I should say Eagle at this point (Italian for Eagle is Aquila) but to me it looks more like the elegant wing of a slender seagull. Little things mean a lot. For example, the smoothness of the canopy catch – it opened as if the catch was made of liquid silk. Firm, smooth, no rattling. A very spacious cabin, clearly laid out panel, lots of room for two adults and space for 40kg of luggage behind the seats, accessed from the inside or by a very handy side panel on the port side. Doing the external checks we removed the bright red “gloves” protecting the winglets from hangar rash. This wing really is beautiful. Very slender and angled both dihedral and rake – juts right. In my experience of selling and flying other lighter weight RTC or PtF aircraft, it’s the undercarriage and in particular the nose gear that can come in for some punishment by students and pilots who misjudge speed, height and attitude and land heavily or nose gear first. Other aircraft simply break, taking the prop and the engine with it adding to the hefty insurance fix with weeks off line. However, this aircraft has been designed for training from the very start. You can see that in the design, construction and materials used for the gear. Checking the oil level was simple, with an easy access panel into the engine cowling. It was whilst we were looking into the engine bay that Eskil pointed out the massive amount of access space around the engine making it very easy for technicians to access all areas. With the aircraft ready to go, and pushed back out of the hangar, our customer was first to fly. Only he will be able to tell you his story. However, as he taxied back after about an hour of flying, I asked him what he thought. “I love it, it’s spot on for what we need. Great visibility. Firm, balanced flight controls, predictable and demonstrable effects of primary and secondary effects. Easy to taxi, plenty of room inside…..” OK so now my turn. With daylight fading fast and a snow storm forecast sometime during the evening, it was time to take to the skies. Sitting in the right hand seat is not something that I am used to. However, AQUILA have installed a simple but effective “pop up” panel mounted wire frame which allows either pilot to centre the aircraft for take off and landing so that there is no parallax adjustment required. This is a training aid and once practiced a few times, visual and muscle memory takes over and the centre line becomes second nature. (I haven’t seen an aircraft with this before. Is so simple but very effective). With fine pitch selected (variable pitch prop is standard) the Rotax 912S powered up smoothly and before long, the nose wheel was off at about 45 knots and we climbed out at 65knots. Now I could wax lyrical about the location, climbing out towards a setting sun turning left downwind to cross the fjords and snow capped mountains in the area … but I won’t. This aircraft was a dream to fly. Smooth, taught controls with positive resistance. Once trimmed for a speed, to correct any pilot induced change in pitch (both up or down) you simply need to relax on the stick and the aircraft descended or climbed back to its original attitude and speed. The wings/elevator combination is designed perfectly to create that almost perfect aerodynamic stability. I tried a slow stall. Power right back, pitch up – stick almost in my belly. Plenty of advance warning pre stall. Sloppy controls, vibration, stall warner and eventually the stall itself. Slow nose first – no wing drop and without any power applied, a recovery within less than two seconds thanks again to the aerodynamic stability. Next an accelerated stall. Eskil is in charge of this. Speed set at 100 knots. 60-80 degrees banked turn with a hard – very hard pull back on the stick. 3-5 G’s pulled (more than I had ever experienced) and in that right turn we dropped the right wing, relaxed and centred the controls and the aircraft self stabilised with very little rudder input. Official night time was five minutes away so we headed back to the airport for a full stop landing. Speed down to the green arc, first stage then full flaps. Adjust power and attitude for 65 knots. Pop up the centre guide and follow your nose all the way down to the numbers. I have to say that short 20 minute flight was one of the best flights I have experienced, non the least that under the skilful direction of Eskil, I learned what this aircraft is like from an instructor’s point of view. We had definitely earned a night out in the capital city. Half an hour later, with the BMW plugged in for it’s evening meal, we walked across the old harbour to our restaurant just as the snow started to fall. Perfect end to the day. I’m going again at the end of April with the MD of another flying school. Personally, I cant wait!
Pictures from a day with the Red Arrows at RAF Scampton and what a day it was!
Having won the bid at a silent auction at the Aviator Ball, an annual event, organised by the charity Aerobility, Peter spend a day with the Reds at RAF Scampton with friends and customers. They had such a blast.
If you would like to know more, have a read here: http://www.getintoflying.co.uk/features/a-day-with-the-red-arrows , great article by Jack Newman of Get into Flying, who was part of the party.
For under £20k, could this be the perfect way to take to the sky this summer?
The Aerolite 120 is now available in the UK
Based on the Aerolite 103 originally designed in 1997 by US designer Terry Raber, now German company VIERWERK has developed a European version of the Ultralight, the AEROLiTE 120 and is manufacturing it for the European market The aircraft is a motorised, single-seater, three axis microlight aircraft that fits into the 120 kg SSDR (single seat deregulated) category in the UK.
VIERWERK has successfully completed testing of the AEROLiTE 120 in compliance with the strict German LTF-L/UL regulations for the European Union, to meet the high standards regarding safety and reliability for the European market. The testing process has been certified by the French aeronautical authority and therefore complies with the regulations for legal flying in Germany, France and the UK.
The frame of the lightweight aircraft is built from aviation grade aluminium. The wings are covered with Dacron fabric, a very strong high-tech polyester fibre. The AEROLiTE 120 is powered by a rear-mounted Hirth F33 AS engine and driven by a pusher propeller. It is steered with a classic yoke. Equipped with engine-E-Starter, the classic yoke, a ballistic parachute and electric driven flaps, the AEROLiTE 120 offers a touch of comfort and luxury for under £20k new.
Slow is the new cool. Open to the elements, panoramic visibility, a cruise of 70mph and an endurance of 2 hours – what better way to reconnect with nature after a hard days work!
Kairos Aviation is the new agent for the AEROLiTE 120 in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Find further information on www.kairos-aviation.co.uk or talk to Peter Foggin on 01202 805179.
Kairos Aviation - a trip to Blackshape, Monopoli, Puglia On our last trip to the manufacturer of the super smooth Blackshape Prime, we took some customers to see the factory and fly the Prime with Elio Rullo, the superstar chief test pilot of Blackshape Aircraft. Listen to their comments and look at the faces! : )
The Aquila A211 - flight training engineered in Germany
Kairos Aviation, agent for Blackshape Aircraft in the UK and Republic of Ireland, are super excited to announce that they are now working together with Norwegian based Aviator Service to represent Aquila Aviation in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Eskil Amdal, CEO at Aviator Service, an experienced fighter pilot, now flies the F-16 as a display and test pilot with the Royal Norwegian Airforce. Eskil is a flying instructor and is flying the Spitfire in the UK.
The Aquila A211 is a high quality and extremely robust single-engine low-wing glass fibre aircraft, designed for touring and flight training (PPL and CPL). Powered by a Rotax 912s engine, the aircraft reaches a max. speed of 165kts (190mph). The low fuel consumption of 16.6 ltr/h at 55% power allows for a range of 620NM or 6hrs plus 45 minutes reserve.
The fully certified CS-VLA aircraft operates at the fraction of the cost of a traditional flight training aircraft, providing state of the art high quality fully certified avionics, ranging from standard analog through a mix of analog and glass panel to a full glass panel including Garmin G500 PFD.
The spacious cockpit provides sufficient room even for tall pilots and broader shoulders and with a maximum takeoff weight of 750kg you can add sufficient fuel for two people to go distances. Add the very generous luggage compartment, the low fuel consumption and high cruising speed and you have your perfect cruiser for longer trips.
The Aquila A211 can be operated under Day and Night-VFR-conditions.
Find further information on our website www.kairos-aviation.co.uk and meet us at the AeroExpo 2015 in Friedrichshafen at the stand of Aquila and also at the stand of Blackshape Aircraft or get in touch via [email protected].
It was the end of a very successful LAA Rally at Sywell presenting the Blackshape Prime (described by most as "Star of the Show"). The cloud cover was a low 200 feet, visibility - just better than "I can see my hand in front of my face" with driving rain and the hope of a late afternoon forecast of a 60 minute "weather window" to start the journey home. Home in this case is in Belgium. A problem for most pilots, but not Elio Rullo, ex Lockheed F-104 Starfighter pilot and Blackshape's test pilot. Preflight checks completed, as the weather front passed through, we are in the air in minutes and hurtling South to Blackbushe with a sharp left turn and directly into Biggin Hill for an over night stop. Total flight time - a tad over 30 minutes.
Speed: over 170mph
Average height: 300-500 feet above ground. The most exciting trip in my 20 years of flying. I hope you enjoy the 4 minute version of hour half hour flight.
http://youtu.be/mGoztlX4fY4
Pilot Magazine September 2014
In May we went to Monopoli, Puglia, in Italy with Dave Unwin, Keith Wilson and Jack Newman.
The weather was very kind, as it tends to be in Southern Italy, and Dave was able to test fly the Blackshape Prime. He came back with a huge grin on his face. Keith did some amazing air-to-air shots of the Blackshape some of which you might already have seen on our website or Facebook page.
On this trip it was, where it all started and Kairos Aviation became the distributor of Blackshape in the UK and RoI. What a fab trip we had. Monopoli is such a great place and we enjoyed proper Italian hospitality. We can't wait to go back in October with our first clients.
Dave's test results and Keith's photos where published in an article in the September edition of Pilot Magazine. The magazine sold out within days!
You can now read the full article on our website:
http://www.kairos-aviation.co.uk/press.html
Bristol Aero Club is joining the PS-28 Cruiser family! David Goodwin from Bristol Aero Club and Hilton Belter from the Little Aeroplane Company, the proud owner of the G-CJHB, announced a lease agreement yesterday at the LAA Rally at Sywell Aerodrome for the PS-28 Cruiser. The aircraft is equipped with full glass cockpit - Dynon D100 EFIS, Dynon D120 EMS, Garmin 695 GPS. David is adding the PS-28 Cruiser to his existing fleet PA28's to provide a modern, attractive option for training and rental. The flying school is operating out of Cotswold Airport, Kemble. To learn more about flying the PS-28 Cruiser with Bristol Aero Club contact David Goodwin on [email protected] 01285 610026 or 07908 963026 www.bristolaeroclub.co.uk For more information on purchasing and operating the PS-28 Cruiser, contact Peter Foggin at Kairos Aviation [email protected] 01202 805179 www.kairos-aviation.co.uk
LAA Rally at Sywell, 29-31 August 2014, stand 31
For the first time in the UK, Kairos Aviation will be exhibiting the UL version of the Blackshape Prime, a revolutionary carbon fiber two-seater aircraft designed and produced in Italy.
From 2016 the Blackshape BS115 will be available in the UK. The Blackshape BS115 is designed to be certified in the VLA/CS-23 category and it is derived from the Blackshape Prime, currently in production and in service as a non-certified aircraft.
With a Rotax 914F turbocharged engine the Blackshape BS115 will be a far more powerful aircraft than the Prime. For further detail click here.
Kairos Aviation is now offering production options for the Blackshape BS115 for delivery in early 2016. 14 options have already been sold worldwide.
Also on show will be the PS-28 Cruiser by Czech Sport Aircraft, the perfect aircraft for VFR flight training. Further info.
Come and see us and these beautiful aircraft at Sywell Aerodrome at stand 31.
PS-28 Cruiser - The Modern PPL Trainer
We just updated our brochure for flying schools about the benefits of operating a PS-28 Cruiser on their fleet.
If you are interested in attracting the next generation of pilots to train at your school and want to save on running costs, have a good look at this brochure:
PS-28 Cruiser - The Modern PPL Trainer, find it on our website:http://www.kairos-aviation.co.uk/flight-training.html
PS-28 Cruiser - a year in pictures
We are having such a great time working with the PS-28 Cruiser. We just have wrapped up a few random pictures, taken over the last year at the AeroExpo Friedrichshafen, the AeroExpo UK, Goodwood FoS, a few ferry flights and various other occasions. 30 seconds of PS-28 Cruiser picture fun.