Aeros Profi
| Profi | |
|---|---|
| |
| A Profi TL wing mounted on an Aeros-2 trike | |
| Role | Ultralight trike wing |
| National origin | Ukraine |
| Manufacturer | Aeros |
| Status | In production (2013) |
The Aeros Profi is a Ukrainian high-performance ultralight trike wing, designed and produced by Aeros of Kyiv. The wing is widely used on Aeros trikes as well as by other ultralight aircraft manufacturers.[1]
Design and development[edit]
The base model Profi wing is a cable-braced, king post-equipped hang glider-style wing for two-place trikes, while the Profi TL is a "topless" design, lacking the king post and using streamlined lower lift struts instead of wires. The topless design lowers the overall height of the wing and allows storage in lower-roofed hangars. A carbon fibre leading edge insert is optional, while winglets are standard on the TL model.[1][2]
The wing is made from bolted-together aluminium tubing, with its double surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. Its 10 m (32.8 ft) span wing has an area of 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft), a nose angle of 128° and uses an "A" frame weight-shift control bar. An electro-mechanical trim is optional.[1][3][4]
Variants[edit]
- Profi
- Base model with a king post and cable bracing.[5]
- Profi TL
- Topless model, lacking the king post, using streamlined lift struts and with standard winglets.[1][2]
Applications[edit]
- Aeros-2
- Aeros Cross Country
- Aeros del Sur Manta
- Apollo Delta Jet
- Apollo Jet Star
- Apollo Monsoon
- Exkluziv Joker
Specifications (Profi TL)[edit]
Data from Bayerl and Aeros[1][3]
General characteristics
- Wingspan: 10 m (32 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 14.5 m2 (156 sq ft)
- Aspect ratio: 6.9:1
- Empty weight: 52 kg (115 lb) wing weight
- Gross weight: 450 kg (992 lb) maximum aircraft gross weight allowed
Performance
- Cruise speed: 125 km/h (78 mph, 67 kn) with trim installed
- Stall speed: 52 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 140 km/h (87 mph, 76 kn)
- g limits: +4/-2
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 198. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b Aeros (2005). "The Aeros PROFI TL - another step forward!". Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ a b Aeros (2005). "Profi TL Performance". Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ Aeros (2005). "Profi Performance". Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ Aeros (2005). "PROFI - Wing for Professionals". Retrieved 19 February 2013.