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AERO Friedrichshafen 2015

Check out some of the aircraft featured at Europe’s annual general aviation show held in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

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DA62 5-7 seat twin from Diamond, powered by two 180hp AE330 turbodiesel engines, received its European type certificate at AERO. FAA certification to follow in 6-8 months. Dave Calderwood
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Diamond’s own engine company, Austro, showed several new engines including this all-aluminum 114hp 3-cylinder AE200 made in China. Dave Calderwood
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Slovenian manufacturer Pipistrel launched electric-powered two-seater, Electro, based on previous prototypes including the WATTsUP. Dave Calderwood
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An alternate angle of the Pipistrel Electro. Dave Calderwood
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All carbon-fibre Blackwing LSA from Sweden is brand new and claimed to be aerobatic with load limits of +12/-7.5g. Dave Calderwood
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Less high-tech but very pretty, the wood-construction Atol Avion amphibian is from Finland — where there are lot of lakes in summer. Skis can be fitted for winter. Dave Calderwood
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The Lightwing AC4 from Switzerland started as a hobby but last year received its EASA Restricted type certificate as an LSA and has now gone sale at 150,000 euro. Dave Calderwood
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Also from Switzerland, the RISEN ultralight was given its world debut at the show. A lot of flying on not a lot of power. Nice vee-tail. Dave Calderwood
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German electronics company Siemens has several electric motors perfect for light aviation and has worked with German gyroplane maker AutoGyro on this electric Cavalon due to fly soon. Dave Calderwood
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With a slim profile and retractable undercarriage, the VL3 evolution is said to be the fastest ultralight in the world with a top speed of 146kt. Latest version powered by Rotax’s 115hp 914 Turbo is even quicker. Dave Calderwood

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