Aeros UL-2000 Flamingo

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


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]

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]

The UL-2000 is made from composites. 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]

Specifications (Flamingo)

Data from Bayerl[1]

General characteristics

Performance


References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 22. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Jane's Information Group (9 August 2007). "Aeros UL-2000 Flamingo (Czech Republic), Aircraft - Fixed-wing - Civil". Retrieved 23 April 2012.
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