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2006 Evektor-Aerotechnik SportStar SE - N644S (sn 2006 0702)
Photo taken July 28, 2010
New Holstein Airport, WI - USA (8D1) |
| Photo © Marcel Siegenthaler |
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The SportStar and EuroStar are a family of a two-seat, light sport aircraft, manufactured by Evektor-Aerotechnik of the Czech Republic and powered by a Rotax 912ULS, 100 horsepower (75 kW) engine.
The SportStar was the first approved Special Light Sport Aircraft and was named "S-LSA Aircraft of the Year" by AeroNews Network.
Design and development
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2009 Evektor-Aerotechnik SportStar MAX
N906SL (sn 2009 1202)
Photo taken July 29, 2010 @ Oshkosh (EAA AirVenture Fly-in), WI - USA (OSH / KOSH) |
| Photo © Marcel Siegenthaler |
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The SportStar is an all-metal design made from anodized, corrosion-proofed aluminum. The airframe uses a pop-riveted and bonded construction, which the company claims will improve fatigue characteristics and result in a longer service life. The company also claims this construction technique results in better crashworthiness, the elimination of rivet zippering in an accident and quieter in-flight noise levels due to the elimination of oil-canning and flexing.
The SportStar was designed for towing sailplanes up to 1544 lbs (700 kg) gross weight and for towing banners up to 1479 sq ft (140 m2).
Variants
- EuroStar SL
Model for the European ultralight category, with a gross weight of 1,041 lb (472 kg)
- EuroStar SLW
Model for the European ultralight category, with a gross weight of 1,041 lb (472 kg)
- SportStar
Initial model
- SportStar SE
Improved model
- SportStar SL
Improved model
- SportStar MAX
Version for the US light-sport aircraft market with a gross weight of 1,320 lb (599 kg). The SportStar MAX is top of the line S-SLA aircraft with comfort for business travel and handling ease of a great trainer. The airplane has become the very first aircraft in the world approved by the FAA in the U.S. S-LSA category and is holder of the prestigious "S-LSA Aircraft of the Year" honour from AeroNews Network (ANN).
- SportStar RTC
EASA JAR-VLA certified airplane. The SportStar RTC was designed from the very beginning with flight school operation in mind; the airplane has a robust all metal airframe which was designed with respect to easy maintenance and low operation costs. The SportStar RTC is powered by cerfified Rotax 912S benefiting from favourable price and availability of unleaded automotive fuel compared to AVGAS. The average consumption is just 15 l per hour and operation costs almost half in comparison to conventional GA airplanes.
Specifications (SportStar MAX)
(Data from EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK a.s. website - June 2012)
Dimensions & Performance
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Rotax 912 ULS (100 HP) |
Rotax 914 UL2 Turbo (115 HP) |
| Length |
19 ft 7 1/2" / 5.98 m |
19 ft 7 1/2" / 5.98 m |
| Height |
8 ft 2" / 2.48 m |
8 ft 2" / 2.48 m |
| Wing span |
28 ft 5" / 8.65 m |
28 ft 5" / 8.65 m |
| Cabin width |
46 1/2" / 1.18 m |
46 1/2" / 1.18 m |
| Baggage compartment volume |
10.1 cu.ft / 285 l |
10.1 cu.ft / 285 l |
| Useful load |
640 lb / 292 kg |
621 lb / 283 kg |
| Max take-off weight (For US market with VG´s.) |
1 320 lb / 600 kg |
1 320 lb / 600 kg |
| Empty weight (standard a/c) |
680 lb / 308 kg |
699 lb / 317 kg |
| Max. baggage |
55 lb / 25 kg |
55 lb / 25 kg |
| Design load factors |
+6 / -3 g / +6 / - 3 g |
+6 / -3 g / +6 / - 3 g |
| Operation load factors |
+4 / -2 g / +4 / - 2 g |
+4 / -2 g / +4 / - 2 g |
| Wing tank capacity |
31.7 USgal / 120 l |
31.7 USgal / 120 l |
| Never exceed speed |
146 kts / 270 km/h |
146 kts / 270 km/h |
| Maximum level speed |
115 kts / 213 km/h |
128 kts / 240 km/h |
| Cruising speed |
110 kts / 204 km/h |
124 kts / 230 km/h |
| Stall speed VS1 |
45 kts / 83 km/h |
45 kts / 83 km/h |
| Stall speed VS0 (full flaps) |
40 kts / 74 km/h |
40 kts / 74 km/h |
| Rate of climb |
1 020 ft / min / 5.2 m/s |
1.320 ft / min / 6.7 m/s |
| Maximum ceiling |
15 500 ft / 4 720 m |
27 000 ft / 8 230 m |
| Take-off run (concrete RWY) |
620 ft / 190 m |
560 ft / 170 m |
| Landing run (concrete RWY) |
590 ft / 180 m |
590 ft / 180 m |
| Range |
700 nm / 1 300 km |
600 nm / 1 110 km |
Power Plant
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Bombardier Rotax 912 ULS |
Bombardier Rotax 914 ULS Turbo |
| Number of cylinders |
4 |
4 |
| Maximum power |
100 hp |
105 hp |
| TBO |
2000 hrs |
2000 hrs |
| Fuel consumption |
4.0 US gal hr / 15 l hr |
5.3 US gal hr / 20 l hr |
| Unleaded automotive gasoline RON95 / AKI91 / ASTM D4814 or AVGAS 100LL |
| Propeller: Fixed, on-glound or in-flight adjustable |
Standard Equipment
- Engine instruments
RPM indicator
Cylinder head temperature indicator (°C or °F)
Electric fuel indicator
Oil temperature indicator (°C or °F)
Oil pressure indicator (MPa or psi)
- Flights instruments
Air speed indicator (knots or km/h)
Altimeter (feet or m)
Magnetic compass
Vertical speed indicator (ft/min or m/s)
Bank ndicator
- Firewall forward
Rotax 912 ULS (100 HP inclusive slip clutch and Airbox);
optional engines: Rotax 914 UL2 Turbo (115 hp), Rotax 912iS (100 hp)
Propeller Propuls AES 1700/3/R, composite, ground adjustable, spinner
12 V battery
Exhaust system
Combined engine cooling
Dry sump forced engine lubrication
Two spark electronic ignition system
Electric starter
AC generator
Engine oil check cup
- Controls
Dual hydraulic brakes (4 pumps)
Dual control sticks
Mechanical flaps
Longitudinal, lateral, flaps and nose wheel control through push / pull rods
Throttle control with friction lock
Adjustable pedals
New design of instrument panel
Press-button circuit breaker
Nose wheel steering
Combined starting switch
Choke lever
- Interior
Ventilation system with NACA inlets and canopy side eye-ball vents
Standard seats with low back rests
De luxe lined interior
Four points seat belts
Padded seat belt shoulder straps
Side map pockets
Arm rests
Aft baggage compartment with luggage nets
"Open / Closed" canopy alert
12 volt auxiliary outlet
- Exterior
Advanced all metal anodised and corrosion-proofed airframe
All joints of construction riveted as well as bonded for long service life
All heads of pop rivets filled with mastic for longevity of riveted joints
White colour painting
Tricycle landing gear with steerable nose wheel
Main Tires 15x6
Nose Tire 15x6
Tinted canopy with UV protection
Automotive type latching mechanism with separate canopy lock
Integral wing tanks 120 l (2x 60 l)
- Accessories
Ground equipment
Canopy cover
Pilot operating handbook
Maintenance manual
Log book
Set of aircraft test records
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