Fly Synthesis Catalina
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| Catalina | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Ultralight and light-sport amphibious flying boat |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Fly Synthesis |
| Status | In production |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 2010 |
The Fly Synthesis Catalina NG is an Italian ultralight and light-sport amphibious flying boat, designed and produced by Fly Synthesis, introduced at the Aero show held in Friedrichshafen in 2010. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1][2]
The manufacturer says the design borrowed from the development of the earlier Fly Synthesis Storch, stating, "The Catalina NG project evolved from the Storch amphibious aircraft experience".[3]
The Catalina was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and US light-sport aircraft rules. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration open cockpit, electrically retractable tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]
The aircraft is made from composite material, predominantly carbon fibre and fibreglass. Its 9.47 m (31.1 ft) span wing has an area of 12.6 m2 (136 sq ft) and electrically-operated flaperons. The standard engine available is the 64 hp (48 kW) Rotax 582 two-stroke powerplant. Folding wings and a ballistic parachute are optional equipment.[1][2][3]
