Aero Synergie Papango Explained

The Aero Synergie Papango (named for the New Zealand scaup, known in Māori as the papango) is a French ultralight aircraft that was produced by Sauper/ALMS and later by Aero Synergie. The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction and as a ready-to-fly complete aircraft. It is no longer in production as of 2012.^{[1] [2]}

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two seats in side-by-side configuration enclosed open cockpit, conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.

The aircraft's 9.41NaN1 span wing employs a single strut per side. The standard engine available was the 1000NaN0 Rotax 912 four-stroke powerplant. The Papango is noted for its good visibility and crew comfort.

Operational history

Designed for personal use the Papango has also found employment in flight training.

Notes and References

1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 14. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
2. Web site: Papango ULM. 15 April 2012. Pilot Mix. n.d..