Trappe Cluster Balloon

On May 28, 2010, the American adventurer Jonathan Trappe crossed the English Channel by cluster balloon, departing near Challock, England, and crossing over the White Cliffs of Dover at St. Margarets Bay. He made landfall again over Dunkirk, France, and then tracked inland, landing in a farmer’s cabbage patch in France. Trappe continued to experiment in cluster ballooning flights. In 2011 he replicated the ‘Up’ house for a National Geographic television program. In September 2013, he tried to cross the Atlantic, but after taking off in Maine he landed in Canada after being unable to control his balloon.

Tomak SD-4 Viper

Viper is an all-metal microlight plane designed for sport, recreational flying and glider towing. The control of the aircraft is helped by LCD flight, navigation and communication systems. Viper SD-4 was developed and is made by aviation and mechanical engineering specialists at Tomark s.r.o., based in Slovakia. Modern technologies and CAD systems are used in its manufacture. Individual parts are cut by laser or machined on CNC machines for maximum precision. 2009 Price: 66000 EURO

This aircraft has:
DUC SWIRL Propeller
Ballistic recovery system 600kg
Dynon Flightdeck D180
GPS AVmap Geopilot plus
Garmin SL-40 radio
Garmin GTX 327 Transponder

Engine 4-stroke Rotax 912 ULS, 100 HP
Wing span 8.4 m
Length 6.4 m
Height 2.2 m
Empty Weight: 285 kg / 628 lbs
Maximum take-off weight 472,5 kg
Cruising speed: 108 kt / 124 mph / 200 kmh
Never exceed speed: 130 kt / 149 mph / 240 kmh
Stall speed: 35 kt / 40 mph / 65 kmh
Climb rate: 1200 ft/min / 6 m/s
Ceiling 5,000 m
Take-off distance 150 m / 180 m
Landing distance 140 m / 160 m
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 820 ft / 250 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 920 ft / 280 m
Fuel tank volume 70 lt
Range 750 km

Tommi Cross 5,1

2009 Price: 15000 EURO

Tomi Cross 5,1 / MW 155 VingeTrike
Stall: 50 kt / 58 mph / 93 kmh
Cruise: 83 kt / 95 mph / 153 kmh
VNE: 100 kt / 115 mph / 185 kmh
Empty Weight: 204 kg / 450 lbs
MTOW Weight: 450 kg / 992 lbs
Climb Ratio: 300 ft/min / 2 m/s
Glide Ratio: 1:8
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 610 ft / 185 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 850 ft / 260 m

TL Ultralight TL-3000 Sirius

A new high wing sister ship to the Sting the carbon fiber composite TL-3000 Sirius first series of test flights was completed, piloted by TL-Ultralight founder and president, Jiri Tlusty.

The Sirius displayed very responsive low speed handling and docile flight characteristics, powered by the Rotax series of aircraft engines and was available in an ULM and LSA version.

TL 3000 Sirius
Wingspan: 9.4 m / 30 ft 10 in
Wing area; 11.25 sq.m / 121 sq.ft
Height: 2 m / 6 ft 6 in
Length: 7 m / 23 ft Stall: 32 kt / 37 mph / 60 kmh
Empty Weight: 295 kg / 650 lbs
MTOW Weight: 472 kg / 1041 lbs
LSA MTOW: 600 kg / 1320 lb
Cruise: 116 kt / 134 mph / 215 kmh
VNE: 141 kt / 163 mph / 262 kmh
Climb Ratio: 1200 ft/min / 6.2 m/s
Fuel capacity: 130 lt / 34 Imp.Gal
Baggage capacity: 43 kg / 95 lb
Luggage compartment: 110x54x70cm / 43.3×21.2×27.5in

TL Ultralight TL 2000 Sting

The TL-2000 Sting was designed to achieve the highest speed of flight. The Whole Aicraft is made from Carbon Fibre, stressed to +6/-4 g, is fully certified by the Czech Civil Aviation Authorities.

The aircraft is fitted with dual steering and standard nose wheel configuration with the two main wheels being disc braked and a durable nose wheel, and can be dismantled for road transport in 10 minutes (similar to a glider). This Rotax-powered aircraft has split wing flaps and independent main wheel disc brakes.

The TL-2000 Sting Carbon maximum speed in horizontal flight of about 285 km/h and a minimum 63 km/h to a Vne of 305 km/h. The TL-2000 Sting Carbon offers an optional in flight adjustable propeller electronically controlled.

The TL-2000 Sting Carbon two seat, side by side cabin is roomy and an optional cabin heater can be installed. All control and flight instruments have been ergonomically positioned to maximise ease of use even when securely strapped in. The flaps to extend in two positions. take off is 15 degrees and for landing, 35 degrees.

The very latest in construction techniques enable a strong light and durable aircraft to be produced. If you need to take your Sting home, you can remove the wings easily in 10 minutes. The TL-STING is equipped with Rotax 912, 912 S or 914, and there are many types and construction of propellers.

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TL-2000 Sting Carbon / StingSport LSA aircraft
Engine: Rotax 912UL2, 80 hp
Prop: 3 blade Woodcomp ground adjustable
Stall: 35 kt / 40 mph / 65 kmh
Cruise: 130 kt / 149 mph / 240 kmh
VNE: 165 kt / 190 mph / 305 kmh
Empty Weight: 275 kg / 606 lbs
MTOW Weight: 450 kg / 992 lbs
Climb Ratio: 1600 ft/min / 8 m/s
Glide Ratio: 16:1

Sting Sport TL-2000
Engine: Rotax 912 ULS
TBO (hrs.): 1500 Horsepower@altitude: 100@SL
Fuel type: 100LL
Propeller type: Woodcomp/3-blade
Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs): 1320
Gross weight (lbs.): 1320
Landing weight (lbs.) 1320
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 780
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 540
Useful fuel, std (gals.): 18
Optional fuel (gals.): 32
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 432
Wingspan: 28 ft. 3 in.
Overall length: 20 ft. 4 in.
Height: 7 ft. 6 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 121.5
Wing loading (lbs./sq.ft.): 10.9
Power loading (lbs./hp): 13.2
Seating capacity: 2
Cabin width (in.): 44
75 % cruise (kts.): 115
Vso (kts.): 39
Best rate of climb, SL (fpm): 810
Service ceiling (ft.): 15,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 490
Takeoff over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 940
Landing ground roll (ft.): 390
Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 1150

TL Ultralight TL 96 Star

In 1996 the company started development of complete new type, the TL 96 Star. This took 2 years and it meant transition to complete new materials and technology. Star is made of glass fiber.

It is certificated in Germany, Spain, Italy, and others.

The TL-96 Star is a high performance glasscomposite aircraft with an empty weight of 265 kg. The cruise speed of the TL-96 is 200 km/hr.

2009 Price: 56000 EURO

TL-96 STAR
Stall: 35 kt / 40 mph / 65 kmh
Cruise: 108 kt / 124 mph / 200 kmh
VNE: 148 kt / 171 mph / 275 kmh
Empty Weight: 288 kg / 635 lbs
MTOW Weight: 450 kg / 992 lbs
Climb Ratio: 1200 ft/min / 6 m/s
Glide Ratio: 15:1
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 890 ft / 270 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 980 ft / 300 m

Engine: Roax 912, 80 hp
Wing span: 9 m
Wing area: 12.1 sq.m
MAUW: 450 kg
Empty weight: 290 kg
Fuel capacity: 60 lt
Max speed: 280 kph
Cruise speed: 250 kph
Minimum speed: 65 kph
Climb rate: 5.8 m/s
Certification: vVz
Seats: 2
Fuel consumption: 9 lt/hr
Price (1998): 95 000 DM

Titan T-51 Mustang

The Titan Aircraft T-51 Mustang is a two-seat, dual control, tandem seat aircraft. It can be built as an N-numbered amateur built experimental aircraft or as a Light Sport Aircraft.

The kit has an estimated build time of 1600 hours and includes all required material, components and fasteners. The kit does not include the engine, propeller and instruments. When equipped with the Rotax 912S engine, controllable propeller, and a full compliment of necessary flight instruments, the finished T-51 should cost well under US$55,000.00.

The T-51 Mustang is rated at a +6g / -4g load limit capability at a gross weight of 1450 pounds. When operating with the 912S engine and landing gear retracted the cruise speed is 150mph. The stall speed in landing configuration is 39mph. 2009 Kit price: 37500 US$ The centre of the spinner is 7 ft from the ground, and its length is 23.5 ft. It is equipped with 2 seats, dual control, and retractable gear.

With a Suzuki Vitara 2.5 lt fuel injected V-6 developing around 170 hp and driving an Aerotek 2000 four blade prop, takeoff speed is 65-70 mph at 4800 rpm, and cruise is 150 mph at 4200-4500 rpm, 25 in manifold pressure.

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T-51 Mustang
Engines: ROTAX 912S, 914, Jabiru 332a, Suzuki V6, Honda V6
Power: 100 -270 HP
Length: 23’ 6” / 7.16 m
Height: 9’ 2” / 2.80 m
Wing span: 24 ft / 7.32 m
Wing area: 118 sq ft / 10.96 sq m
Empty weight: 850-1180 lb / 385-536.4 kg
Gross weight: 1320-1800 lb / 545.5-743.8 kg
Fuel capacity: 25 US GAL / 94.5 lt
Vne: 197 mph / 316.97 kph
Cruise speed: 150-185 mph / 241.35-299.7 kph
Stall speed: 42-52 mph / 62.75-84.24 kph
Range: 720 mi / 1158.5 km
Climb rate: 1200-3000 f/m / 6.1-15.2 m/s
Take off run: 250-400 ft / 91.44-121.95 m
Landing roll: 300-400 ft / 91.44-121.95 m
Ceiling: 16000-18000 ft /4876.8-5487.8 m
Cabin width: 26 in / 66.04 cm
Cabin head room: 48 in / 121.96 cm
Cabin leg room: 46 in / 116.84 cm
Kit price 2009: $54,900 U.S.

Engine: Suzuki Vitara 2.5 lt fuel injected V-6, 170 hp
Prop: Aerotek 2000 four blade
Takeoff speed: 65-70 mph at 4800 rpm
Cruise: 150 mph at 4200-4500 rpm, 25 in mp
MTOW: 1750 lb
Empty weight: 1150 lb
Stall: 48 mph
Climb rate; 2200 fpm
Takeoff run: 350 ft
Landing soll: 350 ft
Seats: 2
Length: 23.5 ft

Engine: Rotax 912S, 100 hp
HP range: 100-170
Length: 24 ft
Wing span: 24 ft
Wing area: 118 sq.ft
Empty Weight: 386 kg / 850 lbs
MTOW Weight: 658 kg / 1450 lbs
Fuel capacity: 23 USG
Stall: 34 kt / 39 mph / 63 kmh
Cruise: 130 kt / 150 mph / 241 kmh
VNE: 171 kt / 197 mph / 317 kmh
Climb Ratio: 1200 ft/min / 6 m/s
Take-off distance: 300 ft / 91 m
Landing distance: 300 ft / 91 m
Range: 625nm
Seats: 2
Landing gear: tail wheel / retractable