{"id":1331,"date":"2022-02-12T10:10:21","date_gmt":"2022-02-12T10:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funflying.co.uk\/?p=1331"},"modified":"2022-02-12T10:10:23","modified_gmt":"2022-02-12T10:10:23","slug":"february-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funflying.co.uk\/?p=1331","title":{"rendered":"February 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Newsletter- February 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minifox Maximum All-Up Weight Increased<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As a by-product of the structural testing done for Eurofly’s latest two-seat aircraft (the Twinfox), they can now proudly claim a Maximum Take-Off Weight of 300kg for the single-seat Minifox. All future Minifox aircraft produced will use the same frame and geometry as the two-seat version (with a revised lift strut position to ease access to the rear seat).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that with a potential build weight of less than 115kg the payload of the Minifox (which was already the highest in it’s class) has risen to an astonishing 185kg! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The costs associated with UK certification of the Twinfox mean that we have no plans to import the two-seat model at this time. However, if there was sufficient confirmed interest it’s a possibility for the future. The Twinfox would make an ideal training aircraft and would likely retail at almost half the price of the next cheapest two-seat microlight available currently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increased warranty for Vittorazi engines<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Vittorazi Motors Srl have announced an increased warranty of 2yrs\/150hrs for their entire engine range. This is a first for any of our engine suppliers, and as a result Vittorazi are now our recommend option for all Snake aircraft. The new 300cc Vittorazi Cosmos engine also appears to be a great match for the Minifox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Vittorazi Cosmos engine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Cosmos promises 36Hp from a water-cooled twin-spark engine weighing 25kg (plus coolant). The engine features both a centrifugal clutch and a counter-balance shaft to reduce vibration. The full specification is at https:\/\/vittorazi.com\/en\/motori\/cosmos-300\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eurofly are currently testing one of the first batch of Cosmos engines on a Minifox. Grif Italia have already flown a Cosmos under their wings and early reports are very encouraging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vittorazi have also released updated user manuals for all of their engines at https:\/\/vittorazi.com\/en\/manual-and-documentations\/<\/a>. We’d advise all current Airplay aircraft owners with Vittorazi engines to read these carefully; particularly with reference to the warranty conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Newsletter- February 2022 Minifox Maximum All-Up Weight Increased As a by-product of the structural testing done for Eurofly’s latest two-seat aircraft (the Twinfox), they can now proudly claim a Maximum Take-Off Weight of 300kg for the single-seat Minifox. All future Minifox aircraft produced will use the same frame and geometry as the two-seat version (with … <\/p>\n

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