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Zulu Alpha 6th Oct 2012 17:52

Not Photoshop., its real:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...00531604_n.jpg

Barcli 6th Oct 2012 18:07

blimey - need to see that perform ... presumably the 400hp+ Mp14 - hope the spring u/c clearance and prop have been calculated .
Edited to say : would like to see it cowled up first !!! for gyroscopic stuff that will be awesome

Jan Olieslagers 6th Oct 2012 18:15

Have I missed it or was there as yet no mention of the Extra 200/300? I even seem to remember intentions to create a non-acro version of it, aimed specifically at touring?

Zulu Alpha 6th Oct 2012 18:53

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...33207329_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...10751742_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...10855841_n.jpg

Zio Nick 8th Oct 2012 10:54


My choice would be a Firefly M260 Swift Aircraft | Firefly Aircraft but if insurance is too much then maybe not - but will it be any cheaper on other aerobatic tourers?
I was talking with an instructor in Belgium at a facility that operates a Slingsby for acro training: the comment was that the a/c is terribly expensive for maintenance, and not really easy to manage for a private pilot.. the Zlin's and Grob's seem to be more economical to run.

dash6 8th Oct 2012 11:21

Victa Airtourer?

dartman2 9th Oct 2012 05:35

Aerobatic tourer... suggestions?
 
Victa/AESL Airtourer. There is one for sale in the UK at the moment.

Barcli 9th Oct 2012 10:49

ZuluAlpha ; If I believe you ,can you tell me more .... flying yet ? who and where ? Google finds nothing but models...

SFCC 9th Oct 2012 21:30

Do it...you wanted a project!:}

Noah Zark. 9th Oct 2012 23:07

What about a Fuji FA-200?
I once saw one advertised for sale with "only one aerobatic old lady owner."

Zio Nick 12th Oct 2012 11:35

Sombody dragged this to my attention....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU_8IyXPtjc

diso 15th Oct 2012 08:20

I'll second the Airtourer.

Zulu Alpha 15th Oct 2012 08:48


ZuluAlpha ; If I believe you ,can you tell me more .... flying yet ? who and where ?
Its an Sbach Home - XtremeAir, I believe the photos were taken at the factory. They have done engine runs but I don't know whether they have flown yet.

I think the aircraft is for Castor Fantoba the Spanish aerobatic pilot who has flown a Sukhoi in the past.

OliverWallace 26th Jan 2013 10:49

That looks amazing (falco home build like SF260), can this fly in the uk under the LAA? And if so could I tour Europe in it( as it's a home build?)

Who does the first test flight? I'd be a little apprehensive!

Snakecharmer 26th Jan 2013 17:42

CAP10B - have taken it touring many times over the years - no snags to report :-)

Also took 2 of us to Berlin to display at ILA 2012 in fine style and good time :-)

Shaggy Sheep Driver 26th Jan 2013 19:10

G115? There were (are?) two at Barton. It looks lovely, so many years ago I got checked out on it. What a disappointment! Soggy handling and underpowered!

So I tried the other. It was just as bad! :E

M-ONGO 27th Jan 2013 09:30

Have to agree with the Snakeman. The Cap 10 has my vote. Get the beers in Thomson!

Guzzler 27th Jan 2013 16:31

Christen Eagle?

Jonty 27th Jan 2013 17:21

I would echo the calls for the RV-7. I'm thinking of building one as I want an aerobatic tourer.

You say your in Belgium, here is a chap building one in your home country:

Jurgen Roeland RV-7 Construction Log - 1044 hours and counting...

foxmoth 27th Jan 2013 21:07

RV certainly fits the bill, I have been flying an 8, VERY nice for aeros, but when not turning it upside down you can fill it pretty well, has lots of bag space as well unlike some of the aircraft mentioned.


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