Dream Big - Flynano

Yes but you are also looking at a craft that can can reach 9,000 to 13,000 feet which are levels that you need o2 reserves for by FAA standards. Due to its cruising speed however, you will need a Sport Pilot Certificate. Other than that the specifications are similar to ultralight operations as per Federal Airmen Regulations Part 103.

Thanks Matt for making me do research on my DAY OFF! lol just kidding, i like it.

 

this is the best bad idea i have seen in a while... good thing you have to have alota money to even consider this 40K toy airplane, i would be happy if i was in line for a large inheritance =)

 

Oh and you have airspace resrictions and stuff too under Part 103 where you can operate and such. No controlled airspace which means almost everywhere unless you stay really low ;-)

 

I'm not expert, or even slightly qualified on aircraft and FAA rules and regs. But, yes I think this would be classified under flying lawn chairs in the CFR. ;D

 

I'm not real comfortable with the engine/motor location,I can just see even with a mild nose-in,you'd be eating prop.I'd be more comfortable with a pusher model with the prop in the back.My hobby before reefing took all my money ;D was building and flying gas and electric rc helis and planes,so knowing how delicate flight is,I'd be very reluctant to get in one of these.

 

This is their press release dated 10-4-2011: (2011?- must not be officially released yet?)


Man Was Born To Fly

10 years ago, aviation consultant, flight designer and enthusiastic pilot,
Aki Suokas, first dreamed of a radical new flight design that would weigh
less than 70 kilos, including a drive train under 20 kilos. That magic weight
limit determines how a new plane is legally classified.

The FlyNano single-seat fun flyer is now in the air, and will be officially
launched at Aero 2011 at Friedrichshafen, Germany, 13 – 16 April. Aero is
Europe’s premier aviation event. FlyNano comes in 3 basic variants: the
electrically-powered series E 200, a petrol-powered Series G 240, and
the uprated racing models Series R 260/300.

The FlyNano is extremely light thanks to innovative Finnish design solutions
and an advanced carbon fibre composite construction. Wingspan
is nearly 5 meters, nose to tail 3.5 m, and height 1.3 m. Maximum take off
weight is 200 Kg. Speed range 70 – 140 km/h with a service ceiling of 3 km.
FlyNano’s true airspeed is about 140 kmh at 75% power with a theoretical
operational distance of 70 km.

Everyone has sometime imagined what it would be like to fly free as a
bird. FlyNano is for the fun of flying – no passengers, no cargo - just you,
FlyNano and the endless blue. If you’ve ever had a pilot’s licence, or had
experience with ultras or micros, you’ll fly Nano right out of the box. The
rest of you will need to learn the simple rules of the air. Minimum red tape
– maximum fun.

Prices range from € 25.000 - 27.000 with a trailer/storage box at € 5.300.

 

Hey it comes in orange and red and sounds like cyano, so it does have reef aquarium ties!