Aeroflying Sensation
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| Sensation | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Ultralight aircraft |
| National origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Espace |
| Designer | Jose Verges |
| Status | In production |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 2007 |
The Aeroflying Sensation is a French ultralight aircraft, designed by former Airbus engineer Jose Verges and produced by Aeroflying of Saint-André-des-Eaux, Loire-Atlantique. It was introduced at the French Hombuilders Rally in Blois in 2007. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1][2]
By 2015 the aircraft was produced by Espace and distribution was handled by Randkar.[2]
The Sensation was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, a choice of tricycle landing gear or conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]
The aircraft is made from riveted aluminium sheet. Its 8.40 m (27.6 ft) span wing employs slotted flaps. Standard engines available are the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL and the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplants. A variety of kits is available with varying degrees of completion, none of which includes the engine.[1][2]
The Sensation has a cruise speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) on 80 hp (60 kW) and has a range of 1,200 km (746 mi).[1][2]