Aviatec Carbone

An interesting machine from France. Anyone flown one yet?

Equipment

• Ignition key with 2 magneto check
• Instruments switches
• Strobe light
• Battery charging light
• 12v plug
• Three on main wheels
• Digital Instrument Panel ALPHAMFD von Bräuniger
  
• Electric Fuel gauge and Visual gauge
• Compass
• Rescue Parachute
• Emergency engine stop
• Integrated fuel Tank 55 litre
• Travel Bags (Option)

Technical Specification

• Weight
• Max. Take Off weight 450 kg
• Empty weight 224 kg with Instruments - without Rescue
  system
• Max. Useful Load 226/213 kg.

• Performances (at max. Take Off
  Weight 450 kg)
• Max. Speed 135 km
• Vs0 61 km
• Min. Speed 65 km
• VNE 150 km
• Cruising Speed 80 – 120 km/h

More information, visit their website HERE

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