09-05-2012, 10:09 AM
FLYING SYSTEMS
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Introduction
We got to know one more facet of aviation industry that is sports in aviation. The sports in
aviation have a very wide scope with the use of hang gliders, powered hang gliders.
The sports in aviation are very popular in European countries especially in USA, UK, and
Canada.
In the training at Albatross Flying Systems we were made aware of various hang gliders,
powered hang gliders, parachutes and various engines that are used on these micro lights and the
maintenance of these engines.
COMPANY PROFILE
Ø Albatross Flying Systems, was started in 1987 at Ootacamund, and involved in
Building of hang gliders and progressed to single seat PHG’s in 1993.
Ø They have been providing maintenance and servicing of Paramotors, including overhaul
of engines, supply of Paramotors and Para gliders for the various Aero-Nodal Centres of
the Indian Army for the past few years.
Ø They have had a manufacturing facility in Ootacamund for manufacture of PHG for
export to USA.
Ø In 2002 we were on the team for design and development of the ASTRA PHG’s using the
Rotax 503 and HKS 700 E engines for M/s. Sport flight International, USA.
Ø They successfully manufactured two prototype Powered hang gliders one with a Rotax
503 engine and another with a HKS 700 E engine that were shipped to the USA for
testing and evaluation in early 2003.
Cruiser Powered Hang Glider
Ø The “Cruiser” is a twin seat flex wing micro lights (also known as a powered hang
glider) and is a natural choice of aircraft for people who want to share the enjoyment of
flying.
Ø It also allows a high cruise speed for those who want to achieve cross-country flights.
The cruiser’s climb performance with two people on board is at 45 degrees off the
runway.
Ø The average fuel economy fully loaded with maximum all up weigh at cruise speed is 9
litters per hour. With its long-range fuel tanks it has a range of approx 400 kilometres in
test conditions.
Ø The cruiser has been developed to suit the needs of progressive flex-wing pilots. It is
capable of carrying 2 people over long distances at a high cruise speed.
Flight star Micro light Aircraft
Ø The Flight star Aircraft manufactured in India and delivered ready to fly. The airframe
components are all aircraft specification aluminium and protected against corrosion. The
wing is streamlined strut braced with large diameter, tubular spars reinforced with double
sleeves and stainless bushings. The custom airframe components are designed with wear
life and maintenance in mind.