Renegade Falcon LS explained

The Falcon LS is a two-seat, low wing, light sport aircraft originally produced by Corvus Aircraft in Hungary as the Corvus Phantom and imported into the US by T&T Aviation between 2008–2010 and by Renegade Light Sport 2010–present.[1] [2] [3]

There is disagreement between Corvus Aircraft and Renegade Light Sport as to whether the design has been licensed or reverse engineered.[4]

Design and development

On 6 October 2010 the Falcon LS became the first airplane to fly with the Lycoming IO-233-LSA engine.[5] [6] Originally T&T Aviation was selected by Lycoming to help develop their IO-233-LSA engine.[7] When Renegade bought out T&T Aviation they continued the engine development partnership with Lycoming. The IO-233-LSA produces 1150NaN0[8] when equipped with a carburetor and a Champion electronic ignition system. Renegade installed a capacitor discharge ignition, fuel injection, and a "Vetterman" cross-flow exhaust system[9] to achieve 1230NaN0.[10]

The Falcon LS features a 460NaN0 wide cabin, a ballistic parachute, and wings that can be removed in 15 minutes for ground transport or storage. T&T Aviation demonstrated 1.5 revolution spins, loops, and barrel rolls in the Falcon LS.[11] Renegade plans a bigger baggage compartment.[12] [13]

Operational history

In March 2017 there were seven Falcon LS aircraft registered with the Federal Aviation Administration in the USA.[14]

Variants

Falcon LS
  • Light-sport aircraft imported by T&T Aviation. Available only with tricycle gear.
    Falcon LS 2.0 Mizzoura[15]
  • Light-sport aircraft manufactured by Renegade Light Sport in partnership with Corvus and equipped with the Lycoming IO-233-LSA powerplant and a new wing design. Available with either taildragger or tricycle gear and can be converted back and forth in one hour. Cabin width is 500NaN0.[3] [16]
    Falcon T
  • Introduced at the 2012 Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo, the aircraft has conventional landing gear ("T" indicates "Taildragger") and is flown from the right seat. Capable of light aerobatics but not approved for it under LSA rules. Is available with an optional "shark mouth" P-40 paint scheme reminiscent of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk.[17]

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: LYCOMING O-233 POWERED LSA COMPLETES MAIDEN FLIGHT . EAA e-Hotline . 2010-12-17 . 2011-11-29 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120609151515/http://www.eaa.org/ehotline/issues/101217.html . 2012-06-09 .
    2. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 78. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
    3. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 76. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
    4. Web site: Corvus technology & safety: Announcement . Corvus Aircraft . 2012-04-10.
    5. Web site: First flight of Lycoming O-233 LSA powerplant . General Aviation News . 2010-10-13 . 2011-11-23.
    6. Web site: FALCON LS lightsport aircraft from Renegade Light Sport (YouTube video) . Light Sport & Ultralight News Web Video Magazine . 2011-11-23.
    7. Web site: Lycoming Chooses T&T Aviation for Final Product Development on IO-233-LSA . 2009-04-21 . Textron, Inc . 2011-11-29 . dead. https://archive.today/20120709024900/http://investor.textron.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=110047&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1280398&highlight . 2012-07-09 .
    8. Web site: 233 SERIES ENGINES (brochure) . Lycoming . 2011-11-23.
    9. Web site: Update: We are introducing a new exhaust system designed specifically for the new Lycoming 0-233 LSA engine. . 2011-06-14 . Vetterman Exhaust, Inc . 2011-12-01.
    10. Web site: Flying the Renegade Falcon LS (YouTube video) . AVweb . 2012-01-20.
    11. Web site: T&T Aviation: Flight Test (Video) . T&T Aviation . 2011-12-04 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120426021121/http://www.tandtaviation.com/flighttest.php . 2012-04-26 .
    12. Web site: Falcon LS light sport aircraft by Renegade Lightsport Aircraft (YouTube video) . Light Sport & Ultralight News Web Video Magazine . 2011-11-23.
    13. Web site: Lycoming 233, Falcon Renegade lightsport aircraft powered by Lycoming 233 aircraft engine (YouTube video) . Light Sport & Ultralight News Web Video Magazine . 2011-11-23.
    14. Web site: Make / Model Inquiry Results. 18 March 2017. Federal Aviation Administration. 18 March 2017.
    15. AOPA Pilot. Belgium firm offers Light Sport engine. 40. March 2015.
    16. Web site: Renegade Falcon LS . Renegade Light Sport . 2011-11-23 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111109102119/http://renegadelightsport.com/aircraft/falcon/ . 2011-11-09 .
    17. Web site: Renegade P40 Falcon T (YouTube video) . AOPA . 2012-01-23.

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