ELA 07 explained

The ELA 07 is a series of Spanish autogyros, designed and produced by ELA Aviación of Córdoba, Andalusia. The aircraft are supplied complete and ready to fly.[1] [2]

Design and development

The ELA 07 series features a single main rotor, a two-seats-in-tandem open cockpit with a windshield, tricycle landing gear with wheel pants and a four-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke, dual-ignition 1000NaN0 Rotax 912S engine in pusher configuration. The turbocharged 1150NaN0 Rotax 914 powerplant is optional.[1] [2]

The aircraft fuselage is made from TIG welded, CNC laser-cut stainless steel tubing for corrosion resistance. The cockpit fairing is non-structural carbon fibre and resin. Its 8.231NaN1 diameter rotor has a chord of 221NaN1 and is mounted to a rotor head made from a combination of stainless steel and 7075 T6 aluminium. The triple tail is also made from carbon fibre and resin. Equipment fitted includes a pre-rotator, pneumatic pitch trim and mechanical roll trim. The Cougar version has an empty weight of 250kg (550lb) and a gross weight of 450kg (990lb), giving a useful load of 200kg (400lb). A forward baggage compartment with a volume of is optional.[1] [2] [3]

Operational history

By January 2013 two examples had been registered in the United Kingdom with the Civil Aviation Authority.[4]

Variants

ELA 07 Agro
  • Agricultural aircraft version with the rear seat replaced by a tank that can be used to apply liquids or solids in ultra-low volumes. The aircraft fits an 81NaN1 spray boom and an enlarged windshield. The Agro can be quickly returned to two-seat configuration by removal of the spraying equipment.[1] [2]
    ELA 07 Cougar
  • Version for recreational touring use, with a single windshield for the front cockpit.[1] [2]
    ELA 07S
  • Version for flight training use, with two windshields, one for each cockpit, plus dual controls.[1] [2]

    Notes and References

    1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 179-180. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
    2. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 192. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
    3. Web site: Technical Data. 2 January 2013. ELA Aviación. 2013.
    4. Web site: GINFO Search Results Summary. 2 January 2013. Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom). 2 January 2013.

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