AeroVolga Borey
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| Borey | |
|---|---|
_(7-30-2023).jpg) AeroVolga Borey A at 2023 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh | |
| General information | |
| Type | Amphibious ultralight aircraft |
| National origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | AeroVolga |
| Number built | 30 (as of 2023)[1] |
| History | |
| First flight | 2016 |
The AeroVolga Borey is a single-engined amphibious aircraft built by AeroVolga in Russia.
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Named after Boreas from Greek mythology, the Borey was the first AeroVolga aircraft to be designed using the 3D CAD software KOMPAS-3D.[2][3] It is a two-seat amphibious ultralight aircraft powered by a single Rotax 912 or 914 engine.[2] The Borey is designed for training and is equipped with instruments for night flying.[2][4] The airframe is made of fiberglass and carbon fiber with fabric-covered wings and elevators.[5] The aircraft features a flying boat hull, as well as manually retractable conventional landing gear with a steerable tailwheel for amphibious operations.[5] The Borey can be optionally fitted with a BRS ballistic parachute.[5]
Operational history
The Borey made its first flight in 2016, with serial production beginning the following year.[2][6] In 2018, a Borey L and two AeroVolga LA-8s navigated around the Arctic Circle. The trip, which lasted 43 days, traveled over 20,000 km over eight countries.[3][7]
In 2019, the Borey A model received an advanced ultra-light aeroplane (AULA) letter of acceptance in Canada.[6]
