Aerocomp VM-1 Esqual explained

The Aerocomp VM-1 Esqual is a Swedish ultralight aircraft, produced by Arsi AB (formerly Aerocomp AB) of Alingsås.[1] The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[2] [3]

Design and development

The aircraft was originally designed in Spain by Vol Mediterrani to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and production was later moved to Sweden. It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, tricycle landing gear or conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. Early versions used conventional landing gear but the current manufacturer is producing the nosewheel version. A retractable gear version is under development.[2] [3]

The aircraft is made from high density PVC foam and epoxy resin composites. Standard engines available are the 1000NaN0 Rotax 912S, 850NaN0 Jabiru 2200, 1200NaN0 Jabiru 3300 and the 950NaN0 ULPower UL260i four-stroke powerplants. The landing gear is made from 7175-T6 aluminum alloy and employs a freely-castering nosewheel and main wheels brakes for steering. The wing features electrically-actuated flaps. Manual trim is standard with electric trim optional.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Contact information/Address. Arsi AB. Arsi AB. 9 May 2018.
  2. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 17. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 16. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
  4. Web site: Information of the VM-1 Esqual [sic] ]. 18 April 2012 . . n.d. . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130823223654/http://esqual.se/Techinfo.htm . 23 August 2013 .