Aeros UL-2000 Flamingo

The Aeros UL-2000 Flamingo is a Czech ultralight aircraft, designed produced by Aeros SRO (CZ) of Kutná Hora. It was introduced at the Aero show held in Friedrichshafen in 2001.[1][2][3]

This article is about the Czech microlight. For the Slovenian microlight of the same name, see Pegasus EDA 100 Flamingo.

UL-2000 Flamingo
Role Ultralight aircraft
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Aeros SRO (CZ)
Introduction 2001
Status In production
Produced 2000–present

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][3]

The UL-2000 is made from composites and has a cabin width of 110 cm (43 in). Its 8.6 m (28.2 ft) span wing employs flaps. The controls are conventional, with push-rod controlled elevators, rudder and flaps. Standard engines available are the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS or Verner 1400S four-stroke engines and the 110 hp (82 kW) Hirth F30 and the 65 hp (48 kW) Hirth 2706 two-stroke powerplants.[1][3]

Specifications (Flamingo)

Data from Bayerl[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Wingspan: 8.6 m (28 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 10.5 m2 (113 sq ft)
  • Gross weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 75 litres (16 imp gal; 20 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke, 75 kW (101 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 240 km/h (150 mph, 130 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
  • Stall speed: 62 km/h (39 mph, 33 kn)
  • Rate of climb: 6.5 m/s (1,280 ft/min)

References
  1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011–12, page 22. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. "Aeros UL-2000 Flamingo (Czech Republic), Aircraft – Fixed-wing – Civil". Janes Information Services. 9 August 2007. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  3. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015–16, page 20. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
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