Flying Machines FM250 Vampire explained
The
Flying Machines FM250 Vampire is a
Czech ultralight and
light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by
Flying Machines s.r.o. of
Rasošky, introduced at the Sport Aircraft Show held in
Sebring, Florida in 2007. 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 low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy that hinges forward, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[2]
The aircraft is made from composite materials and features a wet wing. Its 7.81NaN1 span wing has an area of 10.05m2 and flaps. Standard engines available are the 800NaN0 Rotax 912UL or the 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant. Full dual controls are provided, with the exception of wheel brakes, which are left seat only.[2]
Variants
- FM250 Vampire
Original model, introduced in 2007[2]
- FM250 Vampire II
Improved model, introduced in 2011.[2]
- FM250 Mystique
Model for the US light-sport aircraft category, with longer wings. The Mystique is a Federal Aviation Administration approved special light-sport aircraft.[2] [3] Notes and References
- Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 54. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 55. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
- Web site: SLSA Make/Model Directory. 8 February 2017. Federal Aviation Administration. 26 September 2016.
