Aeros UL-2000 Flamingo explained

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]}

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.^[3]

The UL-2000 is made from composites and has a cabin width of 1100NaN0. Its 8.61NaN1 span wing employs flaps. The controls are conventional, with push-rod controlled elevators, rudder and flaps. Standard engines available are the 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS or Verner 1400S four-stroke engines and the 1100NaN0 Hirth F30 and the 650NaN0 Hirth 2706 two-stroke powerplants.^[3]

Notes and 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. Web site: Aeros UL-2000 Flamingo (Czech Republic), Aircraft – Fixed-wing – Civil. 23 April 2012. Janes Information Services. 9 August 2007.
3. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015–16, page 20. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.