Tucano

This is a add on kitmto a standard Rotax either a 80 or 100 hp - The 100 hp must be decompressed to run the amount of boost shown. What would ice the cake is the fuel injection with an intercooler.!

The aircraft shown is a prototype and a new model is in the works

Rylstone Air Park is up and ready to go - 2 1/2 hours from Sydney center See: http://rylstoneaerodrome.com.au/

Correction 135 @ 5500 - Already in test aircraft and reviews are to be published Will advise when available

I would not be building the kit I chose if it was not for the help of SAAA. As the original intent was to fly it as a ultralight, RAA was approached to evaluate the kit before importation but the reply was a disappointing NO QUICK BUILD - flat pack or nothing. When I ask to see a discuss the evaluation I receive a curse reply in simple terms was if you are not happy see CASA. It took many months of work to prepare an evaluation but I could not get to the magic 49% - it was close and the kit visually was no more advanced than a RV quick build - I had hit the wall. After chance contact with Martin Ongley from SAAA he offered to review my notes and pointed out that my allocations were to ridged. After a rework and another review Martin he agreed but advised that I run it by CASA - Martin even gave me the names of the people to speak too. I found both of the representatives professional in there approach to my work which eased my concerns. There is some risk but I had enough confidence to put the cash on the counter. Will it fly as a ultralight, most likely but SAAA will be guiding me through the process. Most builders are seeking mentors and the organization that offers that will create solutions and they tend to rise to the top in any market.

Way to heavy, to powerful and I am not keen to be a test pilot as it would be above my pay scale - this can be registered as a ultralight at 600 kg with the rotax. The 7 kg of the supercharger is offset by removing 14 kg of ballistic parachute.

Flying Legend Hurricane see thus video

The kit is in the country - all the specialized tools are on order. The plan was to launch the aircraft at AUSFly but that is now cancelled. We had organized for a representative to attend but that is not to be so he and I will still meet at Rylstone and go through the kit in detail. The Hurricane will be discussed at the meeting at Rylstone but the company has decided the Tucano is a priority. The upgraded Rotax should give both the extra teeth they need. The kits quality is first class and I hope to begin assembly as soon as the hanger is finished Standby

I have to place a post to get rid of that annoying message so this is as good as anything. A supercharger under development for the rotax with dyno runs. See: http://tucano-replica.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Engine Enjoy Gary