Skyleader GP One

GP One
Role	Ultralight aircraft
National origin	Czech Republic
Manufacturer	Skyleader Aircraft
Introduction	2010
Status	In production (2011)

The Skyleader GP One is a Czech ultralight aircraft, designed and produced by Skyleader Aircraft and introduced at the AERO Friedrichshafen show in 2010. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1][2]

Design and development

The GP One was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit accessed by doors, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]

The aircraft is made from carbon fibre and has a predicted empty weight of 280 kg (617 lb). Its 10.2 m (33.5 ft) span wing has an area of 11.165 m^2 (120.18 sq ft) and mounts flaps. The standard engine available is the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL four-stroke powerplant.[1][2]

Production started in 2011, with the first customer deliveries in 2012.[2]

Specifications (GP One)

Data from Bayerl and Skyleader[1][3]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger
• Length: 6.25 m (20 ft 6 in)
• Wingspan: 10.2 m (33 ft 6 in)
• Height: 2.1 m (6 ft 11 in)
• Wing area: 11.165 m^2 (120.18 sq ft)
• Aspect ratio: 9.32:1
• Empty weight: 280 kg (617 lb)
• Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 105 litres (23 imp gal; 28 US gal)
• Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 60 kW (80 hp)
• Propellers: 3-bladed ground adjustable, composite

Performance

• Maximum speed: 215 km/h (134 mph, 116 kn)
• Cruise speed: 193 km/h (120 mph, 104 kn)
• Stall speed: 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
• Never exceed speed: 260 km/h (160 mph, 140 kn)
• Range: 1,370 km (850 mi, 740 nmi)
• Endurance: 6.1 hours plus 0.5 hour reserve
• Wing loading: 42.3 kg/m^2 (8.7 lb/sq ft)

References

1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 76. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
2. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 80. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
3. "Skyleader - Products - Skyleader GP One - Technical Data". Skyleader.aero. Archived from the original on 15 September 2011. Retrieved 6 September 2012.

External links

• Official website
• Photo of a Skyleader GP One