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Tecanam ASTORE
I want to talk about a 71-year-old company and a 71-year old airplane design, Astore. First came a 1948 Astore. Recently the Astore — just unveiled to the public last month at the Aero show — took to the air on its first flight.
The Italian company showed again that they can take one of the late Professor Luigi’s new designs and achieve it in a remarkably short time. Tecnam’s Astore is their all-new two-seat, low-wing, next-generation Light-Sport airplane celebrated as part of the company’s 65th Anniversary.
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On May 27th, 2013 Tecnam test pilot Enzo De Blasio reported the newest model performed a flawless maiden flight. “Astore’s behavior noted from taxi to landing includes really short ground roll radius and good feeling with the oleopneumatic shock absorber on nose gear,” he reported. “Incredibly high elevator power during high speed roll and improved efficiency can be immediately recognized once airborne.”
He added, “All the promises of this wonderful, comfortable, quiet and fast aircraft are going to become true!” Astore’s instrument panel incorporates an Apple iPad® mini that is supplied with each aircraft as standard equipment.
Combined with Levil’s G Mini and using its WiFi connection, iPad® Mini provides a full primary flight display using compatible third party applications such as Air Navigation Pro or similar.
Additionally, Tecnam reports a pre-installed, dedicated app will compute the actual weight and balance, provide checklists, and include all the Pilot Operating Handbook sections. “Low operating costs are assured through Tecnam’s close association with Rotax Aircraft Engines,” added the company. Teaming up with the leading engine producer joined to an efficient airframe,
Tecnam offers customers a choice: the proven carbureted Rotax 912ULS, fuel injected 912iS, or the turbocharged Rotax 914 engine … any of which can work on mogas, avgas, or a mixture of either in any ratio.
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