Aero-Service Panda Explained
The
Aero-Service Panda is a Polish
ultralight, designed and produced by
Aero-Service Jacek Skopiński of
Warsaw. The aircraft is supplied complete and ready-to-fly.
[1] [2] [3] [4] Design and development
The Panda was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever high-wing, a T-tail, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cabin, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[2] [3] [4]
The aircraft is made from sheet aluminum, with some parts, such as the engine cowling and wing tips made from composites. Its 8.911NaN1 span wing employs a modified NACA 633-618 airfoil, has an area of 10.6m2 and flaps. The cabin width is 1200NaN0.[2] [3] [4] [5]
The Panda prototype was first flown on 28 September 2011.[2] [3] [4]
Operational history
Reviewer Marino Boric described the design in a 2015 review as possessing visibility that "is good in all directions because of very large glassed surfaces". He also noted that it is "sold at a reasonable price".[1]
Variants
- Panda Standard
Base model powered by an 800NaN0 Rotax 912UL four-stroke powerplant.[1]
- Panda Sport
Model powered by a 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant.[1]
- Panda Exclusive
Model powered by a 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant plus with a Dynon glass cockpit and other options as standard.[1] See also
Notes and References
- Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 20. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
- Jackson, Paul (ed): Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2012-2013, pages 500-501. Jane's Information Group, 2012.
- Jackson, Paul (ed): IHS-Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2013-2014, Development and Production, pages 502-504. Jane's Information Group, 2013.
- Jackson, Paul (ed): IHS-Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2014-2015, Development and Production, pages 520-521. Jane's Information Group, 2014.
- Web site: Technical data and performance. 17 December 2016. . 2010.
