Fly Synthesis Syncro Explained

The Fly Synthesis Syncro is an Italian ultralight and light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by Fly Synthesis, introduced at the Aero show held in Friedrichshafen in 2009. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1] [2]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and US light-sport aircraft rules. It features a cantilever high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed open cockpit, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[2]

The aircraft is made from composites, predominantly carbon fibre. Its 10.41NaN1 span wing has an area of 10.54m2 and flaps. The standard engine available is the 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant.[2]

Operational history

Reviewer Marino Boric described the design in a 2015 review as "one of the most attractive aircraft unveiled at the 2009 Friedrichshafen show".[2]

Variants

Syncro ULM
  • Model for the European FAI microlight category with 472.50NaN0 gross weight.[2]
    Syncro LSA
  • Model for the US LSA category with 6000NaN0 gross weight.[2]

    Notes and References

    1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 52. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
    2. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 54. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.

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