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The Ikarus C42 is a two-seat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation microlight airplane, manufactured in Germany by Comco Ikarus. It is used primarily for flight training, touring, and personal flying.
The Ikarus C42 is a single-engined high-wing monoplane with side-by-side seats for two in a 1.22 m (48 in) wide cabin. The C42 is manufactured with either an 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912 engine or a 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912s engine. The Rotax engine has a low fuel consumption and relatively low noise. The engine drives the propeller, which has ground-adjustable pitch, through a gearbox with a 2.273:1 reduction ratio.
The aircraft is structurally supported by a 'backbone' of large diameter aluminium tube which runs the length of the aircraft. The cabin and fuselage shell is a composite material which, being non-structural, can be removed for inspection and repair.
The wings are constructed of tubular front and rear spars. The wings and flying control surfaces are covered in Kevlar/Mylar/Polyester laminate. The wings can be removed or folded (if an optional folding kit is installed) for storage and transportation. The wing tips are of composite construction which reduces drag and improves low speed handling. Access to the cabin is provided by two Gull-wing doors.
Comco Ikarus GmbH is a German aircraft manufacturer. The company produced hang gliders through the late 1970s, followed by ultralight aircraft, FRS brand ballistic parachutes and light aircraft.
The Canadian Aviation Regulations define two types of ultralight aircraft: basic ultra-light aeroplane (BULA), and advanced ultra-light aeroplane (AULA).
Regulation of ultra-light aircraft in Canada is covered by the Canadian Aviation Regulations. An earlier definition of "ultra-light aeroplane", effective October 10, 1996, meant
A light-sport aircraft, also known as light sport aircraft or LSA, is a small aircraft that is simple to fly and that meets certain regulations set by a national aviation authority restricting weight and performance. For example, in Australia the Civil Aviation Safety Authority defines a light-sport aircraft as a heavier-than-air or lighter-than-air craft, other than a helicopter, with a maximum gross takeoff weight of not more than 560 kilograms (1,230 lb) for lighter-than-air craft; 600 kilograms (1,300 lb) for heavier-than-air craft not intended for operation on water; or 650 kilograms (1,430 lb) for aircraft intended for operation on water. It must have a maximum stall speed of 45 knots (83 km/h; 52 mph) in landing configuration; a maximum of two seats; there is no limit on maximum speed unless it is a glider, which is limited to Vne 135 kn CAS; fixed undercarriage (except for amphibious aircraft, which may have repositionable gear, and gliders, which may have retractable gear); an unpressurized cabin; and a single non-turbine engine driving a propeller if it is a powered aircraft.
My first solo flight in a C42, around Clench Common. Enjoy
Sicherheitstraining mit Jörg Hannemann, Testpilot von COMCO IKARUS. Folgende Punkte wurden durchgearbeitet: Kurzstart nach ca. 60 m (!) Umkehrkurve mit 400 ft AGL Kurvenflug nur mit Seitenruder bzw. Querruder Trimmung als Höhenruder Strömungsabriss im Horizontalflug Strömungsabriss im Kurvenflug Dynamischer Strömungsabriss mit Abkippen und Sackflug Steilspirale Trudeln Seitengleitflug Kurzlandung Notlandung mit stehendem Propeller (!) Viel Spaß!
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Emergency landing in Halkidiki Greece with Ikarus C42
http://www.ultralightflyer.com – Comco Ikarus C42, Light Sport Aircraft in the U.S., Advanced Ultralight in Canada. Ikaurus Comco C42 — Germany's most popular ultralight comes from the south of Germany. C42 by Comco Ikarus secures first place, licensed copies of this tube & Dacron, high wing monoplane. It has been refined repeatedly over the years and currently the manufacturer produces three versions: C42A, C42B and C42C. The aircraft is very easy to use and is widely used by flying clubs and their flight schools. The clear king of ultralights in Germany has 70% more aircraft registered than the number two producer and represents more than 25% of Germany's Top-10, a stronger position than even the top two U.S. LSA producers put together. While Comco Ikarus has attempted to gain an A...
I took a couple of mates for their flight in a Microlight, I think they liked it.
The Lad packs away his `plane after our Isle of Wight trip into his trailer/hanger. An operation that, thanks to some months head scratching and fabricating, he has got down to about 15 minutes!