BOT Aircraft Speed Cruiser
| SC07 Speed Cruiser | |
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| Type: | Microlight |
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| Manufacturer: |
BOT Aircraft GmbH |
| First flight: |
2009 |
The SC07 Speed Cruiser is an ultralight aircraft from the manufacturer BOT Aircraft and is manufactured at the Oerlinghausen airfield near Bielefeld . The machine was designed as a travel machine. A special feature of the design is the comparatively large cabin width. The Speed Cruiser has been approved in Germany since 2009.
construction
The SC07 Speed Cruiser is a three-axis controlled ultralight aircraft in carbon construction. The cantilever high-decker has wing doors that swing upwards and was tested up to 600 kilograms. Since autumn 2011, the Speed Cruiser has been available with the modern LF26 from the Belgian manufacturer D-Motor , in addition to the Rotax 912 ULS with 100 HP, which is common in ultralight aircraft . The LF26 is equipped with electronic multi-field injection and electronic double ignition. The four-cylinder, four-stroke engine is characterized by its lightweight construction and high torque thanks to its large displacement. The engine develops 80 hp at a speed of 2900 rpm. Due to the low speed, the LF26 can be operated without a gearbox.
The Speed Cruiser is available with both a double steering wheel and a central control stick between the seats (see wheelchair version). In the version with a central control stick, the throttle is attached to the side of the seats and can be operated with the free hand.
The flaps are electrically operated and can be extended in three stages, whereby the maximum flap position of 42 ° enables a descent rate of 10 m / s. The aircraft is always delivered with a total rescue system.
Wheelchair version
The machine has been available in a special version for wheelchair users since 2010 . The control is designed in such a way that instead of the two control sticks on the left and right there is only one control stick in the middle. This is equipped with a brake lever and a special throttle lever. This means that the pilot can control the elevator and ailerons as well as the throttle and brake in one hand . The rudder is operated using a second lever with the free hand instead of using the pedals. This lever can be folded flat on the ground so that the machine can be used by non-disabled pilots. The pedals remain in their normal function. In the wheelchair version, the trim is electric and the associated switch is located in the door together with the switch for the electric flaps. The transmission button for the radio is on the head of the rudder stick. This means that the pilot can operate the trim button, the switches for the flaps and the transmit button without letting go of the hand control for the pedals. Both the transmission button and the switch for the flaps are also available in duplicate on the dashboard, so that both a non-disabled pilot and the copilot can operate them.
The overhead locker is big enough for a wheelchair and the seats offer the paraplegic pilot plenty of support. A handle and a reinforced armrest facilitate entry.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
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| span | 8.1 m |
| length | 6.65 m |
| height | 2.1 m |
| Cabin width | 1.24 m |
| Motorization | Rotax 912 ULS (with 100 HP) or D-Motor LF26 with 80 HP |
| Seats | 2 |
| operation area | School, tow and travel aircraft |
| Landing gear arrangement | Nose wheel landing gear |
| best climb | 6.5 m / s (1250 ft / min) |
| Construction | CFK / GFK (95% carbon construction) |
| Vne | 250 km / h |
| Vno | 235 km / h |
| Vc (cruising speed) | 215 km / h (75% performance) |
| Vb | 209 km / h |
| Maximum cross wind factor | 20 kt / 32 km / h |
| Maximum take-off weight | 472.5 kg (technically possible: 600 kg) |
| Empty weight | from 275 kg including rescue |
| Tank capacity | 87 l |
| Stall speed | 65 km / h |
| Take-off run | 120 m |
| Range | about 1200 km |
