Skyleader GP One

The Skyleader GP One is a Czech ultralight aircraft, designed and produced by Skyleader Aircraft and introduced at the AERO Friedrichshafen show in 2010. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1][2]

GP One
Role Ultralight aircraft
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Skyleader Aircraft
Introduction 2010
Status In production (2011)

Design and development

The GP One was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a cantilever high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit accessed by doors, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]

The aircraft is made from carbon fibre and has a predicted empty weight of 280 kg (617 lb). Its 10.2 m (33.5 ft) span wing has an area of 11.165 m2 (120.18 sq ft) and mounts flaps. The standard engine available is the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL four-stroke powerplant.[1][2]

Production started in 2011, with the first customer deliveries in 2012.[2]

Specifications (GP One)
The first production Skyleader 'GP One' light sport aircraft is parked at Manapouri Airport, New Zealand
Skyleader 'GP One' light sport aircraft at Manapouri Airport, New Zealand

Data from Bayerl and Skyleader[1][3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 6.25 m (20 ft 6 in)
  • Wingspan: 10.2 m (33 ft 6 in)
  • Height: 2.1 m (6 ft 11 in)
  • Wing area: 11.165 m2 (120.18 sq ft)
  • Aspect ratio: 9.32:1
  • Empty weight: 280 kg (617 lb)
  • Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 105 litres (23 imp gal; 28 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912UL four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke aircraft engine, 60 kW (80 hp)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed ground adjustable, composite

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 215 km/h (134 mph, 116 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 193 km/h (120 mph, 104 kn)
  • Stall speed: 64 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 260 km/h (160 mph, 140 kn)
  • Range: 1,370 km (850 mi, 740 nmi)
  • Endurance: 6.1 hours plus 0.5 hour reserve
  • Wing loading: 42.3 kg/m2 (8.7 lb/sq ft)

References
  1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 76. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 80. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. "Skyleader - Products - Skyleader GP One - Technical Data". Skyleader.aero. Archived from the original on 15 September 2011. Retrieved 6 September 2012.
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