FlyNano Nano

Nano
The FlyNano Proto prototype on its first flight on 11 June 2012
Role Single-seat seaplane, under 70kg
National origin Finland
Manufacturer FlyNano
Designer Aki Suokas
First flight 11 June 2012
Introduction 2011
Status Production completed
Number built one prototype

The FlyNano Nano is a Finnish electric single seat seaplane, designed by Aki Suokas and produced by FlyNano of Lahti. It was introduced at AERO Friedrichshafen in 2011 and the prototype Proto version first flew on 11 June 2012. When it was available the aircraft was supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1][2][3][4]

By 2022 the company website domain was for sale and it is likely that the company ceased operations in about 2020.[5]

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the EC 216/2008 Annex 2 (j) rules for deregulated class under 70 kg (154 lb) empty weight. It features a joined wing box wing, a single-seat open cockpit without a windshield, a hull for water operations, but no wheeled landing gear and a single electric engine in tractor configuration mounted above the cockpit.[1][2][3][6]

The aircraft is made from carbon fibre. Its 4.8 m (15.7 ft) span wing has no flaps. The initial plan was to produce several models with different powerplant options, including a two-stroke powered ultralight, a high-powered racing model and an electric model. The company has more recently announced that only the electric model will be produced, citing that "it's quiet, efficient, eco-friendly and it's easy to maintain". The aircraft wing can be removed for storage or ground transportation.[1][2][6]

Specifications (Nano)

Data from Bayerl and FlyNano[1][6]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Wingspan: 4.8 m (15 ft 9 in)
  • Empty weight: 70 kg (154 lb)
  • Gross weight: 200 kg (441 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × electric motor

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 140 km/h (87 mph, 76 kn)
  • Service ceiling: 3,000 m (9,800 ft)
  • Maximum glide ratio: 6:1

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References

  1. ^ a b c d Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 54. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 56. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ^ a b Grady, Mary (12 June 2012). "FlyNano Goes Electric, Starts "Airborne Test Flights"". AVweb. Archived from the original on 7 April 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  4. ^ FlyNano (12 June 2012). "Airborne". Archived from the original on 27 November 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  5. ^ FlyNano (2020). "FlyNano". flynano.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  6. ^ a b c FlyNano (6 April 2013). "FAQ". Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2013.