Remos GX

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REMOS GX
REMOS GXNXT in front of the plant in Pasewalk
Type: Microlight
Design country:

GermanyGermany Germany

Manufacturer:

Remos AG

First flight:

2007

Commissioning:

2007

Production time:

2007 until today

Number of pieces:

approx. 450 (as of June 2016 including G-3)

The REMOS GX is a two-seat ultralight aircraft that is manufactured by Remos AG in Pasewalk . It is a stripped shoulder wing with a cross tail in composite construction. The predecessor of the GX was the G-3/600.

history

In 1997 the REMOS G-3 came onto the market.

In 1997 the prototype of the REMOS G-3 took off on its maiden flight. Initially, around ten to 20 machines per year were produced under the name G-3 Mirage by what was then REMOS Aircraft GmbH Flugzeugbau (Eschelbach, Bavaria). The cell was built in our own factory in Bielsko-Biała , Poland. This is where the construction was largely carried out.

In 2006 the aircraft manufacturer moved into a new plant in Pasewalk , Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. In the same year, the G-3/600 was presented, which was designed for the US LSA class for a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg, but at the same time was offered in Germany as an ultralight aircraft.

In summer 2008 the REMOS GX was presented at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh . It flew for the first time in autumn 2007. Like the G-3/600, the GX is available in Europe as an ultralight aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of 472.5 kg, while in the USA it is marketed as an LSA with a take-off weight of 600 kg. To date, almost 450 of the G-3 and GX series have been manufactured.

construction

Glass cockpit of the GX

The main change of the GX compared to the G-3 series was the wing, which is now made of a full shell construction from a carbon fiber sandwich. It is characterized by a lower-resistance profile and significantly higher rigidity. The span was shortened from 9.80 m to 9.32 m, the additional auxiliary strut was omitted, the mass of the wing decreased by about 2 kg. Landing behavior has been improved with new slit landing flaps. The pronounced floating of the previous variant is no longer necessary . A fin on the tail unit ensures more stability around the vertical axis.

The GX is almost entirely made of carbon fiber sandwich construction, only a few glass fibers are used. Aramid fibers are also used in the cockpit area to protect the crew in the event of a crash. Like all microlight aircraft licensed in Germany, the GX is also equipped with a total rescue system.

As with the previous models, the Rotax 912 or 912 S with 80 PS (59 kW) or 100 PS (74 kW) is used as the drive. The tank holds 84 l, the range is around 800 km at a cruising speed of 180 km / h. The maximum permissible speed (V NE ) is 249 km / h.

The main landing gear of the GX initially consisted of a composite landing gear swing arm. Since the model year 2009, the aircraft has had a metal landing gear, which consists of a central aluminum swing arm and flange-mounted steel spring struts. This means that extreme rates of descent can be tolerated when touching down, as they often occur during pilot training. The panel has also been redesigned and is cut flatter and rounder in the current generation of the GX.

variants

The prototype of the REMOS GXiS in flight
REMOS GXeLITE Air-to-Air

The entry into the GX series is marked by the lightweight REMOS GXeLITE with a Rotax 912. An ultra-light top model is offered in Europe with various avionics packages under the name REMOS GXNXT. The LSA models with a maximum take-off weight of 600 kg for the US market are called GXnXES and GXeLITE.

The latest generation is called REMOS GXiS, a version with the Rotax 912 iS Sport injection engine and an extensive avionics package. This aircraft was presented to the public for the first time at the AERO in April 2016. The maiden flight took place in Pasewalk on May 26, 2016. The aim is to obtain certification as a European LSA, and GXiS is also to be approved as an American LSA. In April 2017, the UL type certification was granted at the AERO.

Technical specifications

GXNXT (UL) GXeLITE (UL) GXiS (LSA)
Flight performance
Cruising speed at 5000 1 / min 189 km / h 177 km / h 189 km / h
Start distance over 15 m obstacle 83 m 97 m 187 m
Load multiple + 4 / -2 g
Range incl. 30 min res. (4200 rpm) 814 km 1198 km 903 km
Consumption at 4200 rpm 13.4 l / h 9.3 l / h 12.1 l / h
Dimensions
span 9.32 m
length 6.48 m
height 2.28 m
Cabin width 1.19 m
Speeds
Minimum speed in landing conf. V SO 63 km / h 78 km / h
Speed ​​for best ascent V Y 120 km / h 111 km / h
best climb 6.5 m / s 4.1 m / s 4.3 m / s
Max. Speed ​​with fully executed Flaps V FE 130 km / h
Maneuvering speed V A 174 km / h
max. Speed ​​with strong turbulence V NO 198 km / h
Max. Horizontal speed V H 220 km / h 205 km / h 220 km / h
max. Speed ​​V NE 249 km / h
Crowds
Max. Take-off mass MTOW 472.5 kg
Fuel quantity 84 l / 60 kg
drive
engine Rotax 912 S. Rotax 912 or Rotax 912 S Rotax 912 iS Sport
power 74 kW / 100 PS 59 kW / 80 PS or 74 kW / 100 PS 74 kW / 100 PS

See also

Web links

Commons : Remos GX  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Farewell to the Remos founder. aerokurier.de , accessed on June 9, 2016.
  2. ↑ Print edition of aerokurier October 2006, p. 47, Remos opens new plant in Pasewalk.
  3. ^ [1] Pilot Report REMOS GX in Flying by Robert Goyer, March 2009, accessed on June 9, 2016
  4. ↑ [2] Pilot Report REMOS GX in aerokurier, accessed on June 9, 2016, also published in the 8/2008 print edition
  5. ↑ [3] Report on model updates in Fliegermagazin from March 14, 2009, accessed on June 9, 2016
  6. ↑ [4] REMOS at AERO 2016, report in ULMagazin, accessed on June 9, 2016
  7. ^ [5] Report on the first flight of the GXiS on aerokurier Online, accessed on June 9, 2016
  8. ↑ [6] Report on the first flight of the REMOS GXiS on Fliegermagazin Online, accessed on June 9, 2016
  9. ↑ [7] Report “Premiere for the Remos GXiS” on airframer.com, accessed on June 9, 2016
  10. ↑ [8] Report "AERO 2017: GXiS receives UL approval" on aerokurier.de, accessed on June 9, 2017
  11. ↑ [9] Flight Manuals on the manufacturer's website, accessed on June 9, 2017