Sensation
Role Ultralight aircraft
National origin France
Manufacturer Espace
Designer Jose Verges
Introduction 2007
Status In production

The Aeroflying Sensation is a French ultralight aircraft, designed by former Airbus engineer Jose Verges and produced by Aeroflying of Saint-André-des-Eaux, Loire-Atlantique. It was introduced at the French Hombuilders Rally in Blois in 2007. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1][2]

By 2015 the aircraft was produced by Espace and distribution was handled by Randkar.[2]

Design and development

The Sensation was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, a choice of tricycle landing gear or conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]

The aircraft is made from riveted aluminium sheet. Its 8.40 m (27.6 ft) span wing employs slotted flaps. Standard engines available are the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL and the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplants. A variety of kits is available with varying degrees of completion, none of which includes the engine.[1][2]

The Sensation has a cruise speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) on 80 hp (60 kW) and has a range of 1,200 km (746 mi).[1][2]

Specifications (Sensation)

Data from Bayerl and Tacke[1][2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 8.40 m (27 ft 7 in)
  • Wing area: 10.55 m2 (113.6 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 278 kg (613 lb)
  • Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 110 litres (24 imp gal; 29 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke, 60 kW (80 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 225 km/h (140 mph, 121 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 200 km/h (120 mph, 110 kn)
  • Stall speed: 58 km/h (36 mph, 31 kn)
  • Range: 1,200 km (750 mi, 650 nmi)
  • Rate of climb: 5.5 m/s (1,080 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 44.8 kg/m2 (9.2 lb/sq ft)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 17. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 47. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
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