Mick Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I was lucky enough this morning to witness the first flight in Australia of an aircraft type new to the Australian market, the Skyleader 500. For info see www.atlasaviation.com.au Disclaimer : I have no connection to this aircraft, just happened to be there for the test flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Very pretty plane. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shu77 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Big fan of the skyleaders, great to see theres an Aussie distributor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwing Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 They are gook looking planes. Just wondering does any one know what addition maintenace costs are involved with a csu and retractable gear? I am considering the skyleader 600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVOCET Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I was lucky enough this morning to witness the first flight in Australia of an aircraft type new to the Australian market, the Skyleader 500.For info see www.atlasaviation.com.au Disclaimer : I have no connection to this aircraft, just happened to be there for the test flight. nice add for pipsqueek designs on the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwing Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 It appears website doesnt exist yet. Great aircraft but what would someone think about the after sales support when website can be down for so long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 It appears website doesnt exist yet. Great aircraft but what would someone think about the after sales support when website can be down for so long? Too busy selling all those $150,000 planes at a guess.... http://www.skyleader.aero/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I like the Skyleader 100... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shu77 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I believe Theresa couple 500s with flying schools, I haven't heard of a 600 in Aus, but it would definitely be my LSA of choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nobody Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I like the Skyleader 100... This looks great!! I like the concept. Shame about the useful load numbers and cruise speed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 This looks great!! I like the concept. Shame about the useful load numbers and cruise speed... Think the numbers are workable... Would be perfect for circuits and bumps if you could have it lsa for hire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nobody Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Think the numbers are workable... Would be perfect for circuits and bumps if you could have it lsa for hire... The website only gives 105 kg as the difference between MTOW and empty weight. Fuel it up with 20 kg of fuel and you have only 85kg for a pilot fully dressed and baggage. That fuel is not going to get you two hours allowing for reserves and so the operational radius is less than 150 nautical miles. If it could carry 150 kg then the numbers are a lot better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDQDI Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 The website only gives 105 kg as the difference between MTOW and empty weight. Fuel it up with 20 kg of fuel and you have only 85kg for a pilot fully dressed and baggage.That fuel is not going to get you two hours allowing for reserves and so the operational radius is less than 150 nautical miles. If it could carry 150 kg then the numbers are a lot better... A fellow like me would have to get in with no clothes on to be able to be legal, not sure what the casa inspectors would have to say about that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 A fellow like me would have to get in with no clothes on to be able to be legal, not sure what the casa inspectors would have to say about that Better hope you have cabin heat or it won't just be the wheels retracting! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetjr Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Less than 2 hrs fuel and 85 kg , dosnt tht make it oneligible for RAA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 WTF? You guys all planning to fly around Australia? It's an ultralight aeroplane for gods sake! Lol So you can't travel more than 100nm from base without it being an adventure...big deal. Plenty of fun to be had still. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwing Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 When you fly 20hrs per month, flying around within 100nm would become pretty mundane. Even less hours overtime would achieve same outcome. Individuals would be different but as one flies more hours you'll need to travel further. Also, i know others that do use lsa aircraft for travel due to significantly lower cost compared to GA. So i think certain groups of people in the recreation aviation sector do require lsa that performs like a GA aircraft or better. Weather permitting I fly minimum 4hrs per week and if constrained to 100nm it would be pointless. Some may say that i should get GA aircraft, again the cost difference is substantial. GA aircraft is unviable for most people to do any serious travelling. So a lsa that does 150kts+ with range 700nm+ would be very attractive for travelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I like the Skyleader 100... Looks like an aluminium Volksplane (which I have no problem with, damn good idea in fact!) Just a bit worried about where the pilot's legs go, is that bloke actually full size or is he like the top half of a Lego man?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Just a bit worried about where the pilot's legs go, is that bloke actually full size or is he like the top half of a Lego man?? Lets just say his toenails are well manicured .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetjr Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 WTF? You guys all planning to fly around Australia? It's an ultralight aeroplane for gods sake! LolSo you can't travel more than 100nm from base without it being an adventure...big deal. Plenty of fun to be had still. Nope, Some ruling was established to prevent heavy AC from being registered with unreasonable usable load - targeted RV and similar. People were claiming they were RAA MTOW however compliant with just one seat and 20l fuel making them at 600kg. Everyone knew they were flying well over 600kg, full fuel and PAX. Also do your numbers including reserve fuel and you arent going 100nm away. Id guess this weight is usable load ex fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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