A record of all amendments is to be found in the front of this manual. The prop cover slips over the blades and spinner and is attached by. Aviation safety network asn aviation safety wikibase asn. General flying skills practice ikarus c42 microlight. The c42 fb uk is a microlight with a max gross weight of 450 kg. The handle for operating the manual flaps is located in the roof and i found it too easy to. All ikarus c42, c42 b and c42 c up to and including serial number 12107226 2. David clark company headset communication systems for high. Purple aviation carries out nppl training from eshott airfield on the c42 ikarus and ev97 eurostar fast, comfortable and modern aircraft that make ideal touring machines once youve learnt to fly. The ikarus is the most common ultra light model in germany, and is very popular in europe and many other countries. Dmysf and dmnln which both belong to the flying school magdeburg, at edbm airport in the.
Related manuals for ikarus c42 aircrafts ikarus c 42 series pilot operating handbook 91 pages 20122021 manualslib. Aviation safety network asn aviation safety wikibase. C42 controls and instrument panel a single centre stick controls the ailerons and elevators. Ncl042 all pooleys check lists are spiral bound, produced in flipover format and have the unusual benefit of being printed on durable plastic paper to withstand frequent use. Apr, 2019 comco ikarus electric hybrid the largest seller of light aircraft in germany is comco ikarus of c42 fame. The bestseller, meanwhile more than 1450 units delivered worldwide the bestselling ultralight aircraft in germany. The c42 fb100 vla model is an sep aeroplane with a maximum gross weight of kg. Ikarus c42 a modern 21st century microlight aircraft. The ikarus c42c is an ultra light classified in europe as a ul, in the usa as a light sport aircraft twoseat trainer of fabricandtube construction and powered by the rotax 912 ul engine.
Factory built examples are dealt with by the bmaa, and are only approved as. Home our team flying training pilot info weather club contact us useful links. The ikarus c42 first flight how to atc cockpit audio. Over 600 of these comfortable, affordable and go anywhere aircraft are now flying in europe and around the world. It sits fairly close to the ground on a trigear undercarriage and its only when you open up the clamshell doors, hinged at the top, and slide inside, that you realise the cockpit is more spacious than many group a aircraft. It also has the proper aeroplane look, rather than some of the older generation microlights such as the thruster or xair.
Home our team flyingtraining pilot info weather club contact us useful links. Their current development is a higher gross weight edition of the composite exterior c42. It is used primarily for flight training, touring and personal flying wikipedia. Pilot operating handbook c42 serie fliegerclub stadtlohn. An innovative, modern twoseater microlight aircraft sets the standards. Flight and operators manual fliegerclub stadtlohn e. There is in xplane only a handful of aircraft in the very light category. The company believes it is the largest supplier of flight school aircraft in europes largest economy, germany. The ikarus c42 propeller cover is a onepiece design that form fits to the blades and spinner.
C42 radio tuning c42 radio tuningradio tuning manual tuning if you know the frequency of the radio station you are seeking, or you need to select a radio station that is too weak to be found by automatic tuning, use manual tuning, as follows. Check aileron cable tension, 18 to 24 kgf change the fuel filter. It is used primarily for flight training, touring and personal flying. Pooleys flying and navigational products and accessories. Media flying in how to buy events dealers customer care careers certifications innovation d motor contact aviation links flight training. Ikarus c42 is a popular school plane and has very nice characterics. Ikarus c42 fb80 gcehv landing at sturgate airfield.
Flight instructor rosemarie hempel sits in her plane of the type ikarus c42 for educational purposes at the commercial airport in. Ikarus c 42 series pilot operating handbook pdf download. The ikarus c42 first flight how to atc cockpit audio differences training. Pilot operating handbook, owners manual ikarus c42 pilot operating handbook 91 pages. Powered by a rotax 912 engine, the ikarus sips fuel at a very low rate and is surprisingly roomy. Ncl042 all pooleys check lists are spiral bound, produced in flipover format and have the unusual benefit of being printed on. Checklist c42 comco ikarus cockpit preparation preflight inspection completed seatbelts fastened doors closed fuel checked fuel valve open flight controls checked trim neutral before start park brake on throttle closed code key insert master switch on fuel pump on magnetos on choke if need on start switch on. To operate the aircraft the pilot must hold at least a minimum of a microlight ppl. The c42 aircraft is a microlight, conforming to the definition within bcar section s, 1999. Page 34 lubricate the nose leg bearings with a grease gun at the upper and lower grease nipples.
Ikarus c42c ultra light ul light sport aircraft lsa this plane is very special for us, because one of our team members is currently training for his sports pilots license spl on a c42. Aircrafts ikarus c 42 series pilot operating handbook 91 pages. Maximum fun of flying at a reasonable ratio between price and performance. When you first try this aircraft in flight two things are immediately clear. I did my training in the da20 with rotax, which does have a gearbox.
Comco ikarus c42 c by vflyteair it is an odd thing really. Microlight c42 ikarus high resolution stock photography. This powerhouse of light aviation is now working with toni roth, a veteran supplier of electric power systems for very light aircraft. The retrofitting of a fuel return line is mandatory in order to reduce the theoretical.
Convincing flight characteristics, safe handling and minimal parking space needed because of wings easy to remove. Electrical pitch trim is controlled by two buttons on the top of the stick, operated by the thumb. C42 pilot operating handbook poh c42 series issue4 rev. My flight school was also primarily focused on rotax powered lsas like the ikarus c42, my guess is that most of them have gearboxes which would explain why it was mentioned during ground school. It is used for flight training, touring and personal flying. Checklist c42 comco ikarus cockpit preparation preflight inspection completed seatbelts fastened doors closed fuel checked fuel valve open flight controls checked trim neutral before start park brake on throttle closed code key insert master switch on fuel pump on magnetos on. The ikarus c42 is a small twoseat high wing aeroplane of mixed construction, manufactured in kit form or as a complete aircraft by comcoikarus in germany.
The ikarus c42 is a twoseat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation microlight aircraft, manufactured in germany by comco ikarus. For example, if you like additional excitement in your life then imagine flying from your favourite airport on a sunny day and at normal cruising height and you experience a. Oct 11, 2017 the ikarus c42 is a great training aeroplane. C42 checklist c42 checklist airbourne aviation 2014 airbourne aviation 2014 5 7 c42 numbers if the engine smells of fuel and is flooded, will not start or. The described options of the c42 series use are certified for germany and have been tested in germany. Proof the ikarus c42 is an ultralight that goes places. Comco ikarus has a long history in europe dating to the early 1990s. I was eager to take the first passenger up in the c42 which ive just learnt how to fly. Comco ikarus c42 fb80 at wellesbourne airfield, warwickshire, uk gjwdw ikarus c42 fb100 small microlight airplane. The c42c is a fabricandtube construction, and is extremely light weight with very good useful load. General flying skills practice ikarus c42 microlight youtube. Ikarus c42 high resolution stock photography and images. All ikarus c42 up to and including serial number 99026163 with 50l, 75l or 100l tank systems comprising 25l tank cells. Standard aircraft comfort for the price of an ultralight.
My first solo flight in a c42, around clench common. Page 1 c42 pilot operating handbook pilot operating handbook for the aircraft ikarus c 42 series modell nr. Top ten tips for flying and operating the ikarus c42. Nov 26, 2018 the ikarus c42 is a twoseat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation microlight aircraft, manufactured in germany by comco ikarus.
The prop cover slips over the blades and spinner and is attached by a plastic allweather zipper on the bottom of the blades. The owners manual approved for flying in fsxp3d explains everything in detail, allowing you to enter into a true to life experience within the world of the ikarus c42. The ikarus c 42 is thus able to fulfil expectations which were incompatible in the past. For more product information, please contact us or call 800 2986235, outside of us call. Comco ikarus gmbh am flugplatz 11 88367 mengenhohentengen. I was eager to get into the cockpit with my instructor soon after gaining my licence to. The only engines approved for use in the ikarus are the rotax 912ul and 912uls. Media flying in how to buy events dealers customer care careers certifications innovation d motor contact aviation links flight. Pilot operating handbook for the aircraft ikarus c 42 series. An operation that, thanks to some months head scratching and fabricating. Click below to book a trial flying lesson with purple aviation at eshott airfield. The fb100 vla 473 model is identical to the fb uk model except that the fb100 vla model requires an. Laminar research provide their really quite excellent aerolite 103 as part of the xplane default aircraft range, but as ultralight aircraft go. It is forgiving and is a comfortable platform for learning the basics of flying an aeroplane.
Little snoring airfield, little snoring, fakenham, norfolk, nr21 0jl tel. Sep 21, 2018 the ikarus c42c is an ultralight aircraft with high wing and a threeblade propeller powered by a rotax 912 80hp. Every few months i try to practice some general flying skills the idea is to plan some tasks and then fly the elements to the required standard. What is the theoretical maximum rpm of a typical aircraft. We have 2 ikarus c42 manuals available for free pdf download. Comco ikarus c42 fb80 at wellesbourne airfield, warwickshire, uk gjwdw ikarus c42 kit plane gcfog coming into land at popham airfield in hampshire during the spring microlight flyin event.
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