Syncro
Role Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Fly Synthesis
Introduction 2009
Status In production

The Fly Synthesis Syncro is an Italian ultralight and light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by Fly Synthesis, introduced at the Aero show held in Friedrichshafen in 2009. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1][2]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and US light-sport aircraft rules. It features a cantilever high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed open cockpit, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]

The aircraft is made from composites, predominantly carbon fibre. Its 10.4 m (34.1 ft) span wing has an area of 10.54 m2 (113.5 sq ft) and flaps. The standard engine available is the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant.[1][2]

Operational history

Reviewer Marino Boric described the design in a 2015 review as "one of the most attractive aircraft unveiled at the 2009 Friedrichshafen show".[2]

Variants

Syncro ULM
Model for the European FAI microlight category with 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) gross weight.[1][2]
Syncro LSA
Model for the US LSA category with 600 kg (1,323 lb) gross weight.[1][2]

Specifications (Syncro ULM)

Data from Bayerl[1][3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 6.75 m (22 ft 2 in)
  • Wingspan: 10.4 m (34 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 2.26 m (7 ft 5 in)
  • Wing area: 10.54 m2 (113.5 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 289 kg (637 lb)
  • Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 100 litres (22 imp gal; 26 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 75 kW (101 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 295 km/h (183 mph, 159 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 230 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
  • Stall speed: 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 295 km/h (183 mph, 159 kn)
  • Range: 1,200 km (750 mi, 650 nmi) with 30 minutes reserve
  • g limits: +5/-3
  • Rate of climb: 6.5 m/s (1,280 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 44.83 kg/m2 (9.18 lb/sq ft)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 52. 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 54. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ↑ Fly Synthesis. "Syncro characteristics". Retrieved 20 December 2015.
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