The owners manual approved for flying in fsxp3d explains everything in detail, allowing you to enter into a true to life experience within the world of the ikarus. Sep 14, 2018 the perfect representation of this micro aircraft is the ikarus c42 which is a twoseat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation microlight aircraft that is manufactured in germany by comco ikarus. Page 1 owners manual ohbc42001 issue 16 c42 owners manual microlight page 1 page 2 xxxxx this manual belongs to aircraft reg. Checking the oil after this can be done as part of the. This aircraft is a light, light weight trainer that is flown personally by mario donick. Proof the ikarus c42 is an ultralight that goes places. Checklist c42 comco ikarus cockpit preparation preflight inspection completed seatbelts fastened doors closed fuel checked fuel valve open flight controls checked trim neutral before start park brake on throttle closed code key insert master switch on fuel pump on magnetos on choke if need on start switch on.
Erik bender, creator of the wellknown rikoooo website for aviation and flight simulation lovers, and mr. The ikarus c 42 is thus able to fulfil expectations which were incompatible in the past. Interactive, animated virtual pre flight inspection takes you on guided walkaround of the ikarus vr compatible using teleport hotspots using interactive check lists. Technically mature and highly capable, this twoseater aircraft makes adventurous flying exciting, easy and extremely costeffective. The c42 aircraft is a microlight, conforming to the definition within bcar section s, 1999. To operate the aircraft the pilot must hold at least a minimum of a microlight ppl. These aircraft cruise comfortably at 70kt 80 mph and are fully enclosed 2seaters with cabin heating.
We are proud to offer quality general aviation addon aircraft models for the xplane community. We hope youll take a few minutes to explore our current fleet of aircraft we think youll discover an immersive level of realism with our highquality models. Pm me with your email address and i will send pdf copies of the ones i have and also the c42 manual pdf if you want it. Skyranger swift operators manual issue 2 feb 2011 6 ink and within 7 days. Fly buy ultralights ikarus c42 variants fb uk, fb 80, fb 100 and fb 100 vla microlights. Canopycockpitfuselage covers the extended canopy cover over the top style takes our standard over the top canopy cover design extends it down to the main wheel struts to cover the entire side of the airplane throughout the length of the cover. C42 series flight and operators manual table of contents poh c42 series issue2 08. Stub axle shock absorber attachment cracking ikarus c42. The c42 has a range of just under 700km 432 miles and can be.
The ikarus c42 is a singleengined highwing monoplane with sidebyside seats for two in a 1. The perfect representation of this micro aircraft is the ikarus c42 which is a twoseat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation microlight aircraft that is manufactured in germany by comco ikarus. Sim720 have finally released their ikarus c42a aircraft. Simplugins panel builder addon ikarus c42 fspilotshop. Reviewer michael hayward gives the fsx version from sim720 a go and finds it a most pleasant aircraft to fly, with generally nice features all around. Standard aircraft comfort for the price of an ultralight. C42 series flight and operators manual table of contents poh c42 series issue4 rev. Flight simulator 2004 flight simulator x utilities xplane.
He would then check that the wing was correctly attached by lifting the wingtip. The ikarus c42 is a fixed gear, single engine microlight aircraft, designed to carry the pilot and one other passenger. Pre flight vital actions park into wind brakes on and locked hold on do not rely on clip set throttle at 2000 rpm when cold set at 2500 rpm controls full and free and correct sense harness and hatches secure seat belts not trapped in door loose items stowed flight instruments set and correct engine temperatures and pressures within limits. March, 20, pilot operating handbook breezer, pdf download normal. Pre flight vital actions park into wind brakes on and locked hold on do not rely on clip set throttle at 2000 rpm when cold set at 2500 rpm controls full and free and correct sense harness and hatches secure seat belts not trapped in door. C42 checklistdaily inspection list microlight forum. The ikarus c42 is available in two formats in the uk. Check condition and attachment of the induction system hoses c42. Sim720 is not a name that you would usually associate with aircraft development. This way of construction is also very maintenancefriendly. The ikarus c42 series is very popular due to its excellent flight characteristics. C42 series pilot operating handbook poh c42 series issue2 08. Skyranger 912 flight manual, numerous flying guides manuals. Sep 29, 2014 my 1st flight in gtifg with alyson from barton to sleap and back.
High detail 3d virtual cockpit with 3d instruments and smooth animations. Mandatory nature of defect high hours examples of early c42 aircraft have exhibited cracks emanating from the corners of the cutouts in the main fuselage tube where the noseleg and a. The weather was fine, with a surface wind from 150. The ikarus c42 is a small twoseat high wing aeroplane of mixed construction. The pilot had recently obtained her nppl a licence and had 19 hours as pic on the ikarus. Da 0032 the british microlight aircraft association.
The aluminium tube construction combined with carbon fibre, aramid and glass fibre enables light weights at high solidity. He was planning a flight with one passenger around the mourne mountains about 19 nm to the southeast. Sep 24, 2017 taking jess for her first flight in a microlight around the north west. The ikarus c42 is a small twoseat high wing aeroplane of mixed construction, manufactured in kit form or as a complete aircraft by comcoikarus in germany. I have written some extra notes on my own laminated c42 copy in cd pen. History of the flight the pilot had obtained his national private pilots licence in the month before the accident. Mario donick from vflyteair has posted new screenshots of the upcoming ikarus c42.
If you conduct your pre flight in early morning or late evening, spot lights are automatically provided at each of the six inspection stations. The aircraft was landing at perranporth airfield following a flight from old sarum airfield, near salisbury. On this occasion he believed that the pilot assisting him had. The ikarus c42 is a twoseat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation microlight aircraft, manufactured in germany by comco ikarus. The laa deals with the kit versions, which can be either a microlight or. A record of all amendments is to be found in the front of this manual. C42 owners manual microlight page 5 ikarus c42 flight and operators manual preamble a record of all amendments is to be found in the front of this manual. His normal procedure was to ask an assistant to hold the wingtip while he bolted the lower end of the wing strut to the. Thomas guiart voluntarily accepted our request and created an exact repaint of c42 ikarus, decorated with the redcross signature colours. The ikarus c42, manufactured in germany by comco ikarus, has 45 years of experience designed into it to make it one of the most successful production aircraft in the air. We have 1 ikarus c42 manual available for free pdf download.
A crack has been found on one of the elevator horn plates on an ikarus c42 microlight that had flown 59 hours. If the aircraft is fitted with an in flight adjustable propeller, a separate logbook must also be held for that. Apr 25, 2018 the tutorial is for the c42, and it outlines the startup checklists in a flight simulator for east demonstration. The c42 has a range of just under 700km 432 miles and can be equipped with either an 80 or 100hp rotax engine. It is used primarily for flight training, touring and personal flying. Does anyone have an electronic version that lets you plan turning points and such like for microlight flexwing types like me. Anyway, this thread has lead to a drift from the original opening posters question, c152 or ikarus c42, well i think you have now established that you will do things in a c42 you couldnt dream of doing in a 152 and likewise of the cessna, as a c42 owner my opinion may be biased, but having flown both i know the one i will be keeping. It is now available for fsx and prepar3d, developed by sim720 and airsim and approved and endorsed by comco ikarus. We are the north american ikarus flight centre and distributor for the ikarus c42 advanced ultralightlsa aircraft. With the vla version you have about the same useful load as a 152 and you are flying a group a aircraft from a licensing pov. The c42s are ideal as our primary fixed wing training aircraft being very easy to fly whilst also being very capable tourers.
All his training had been on the ikarus c42 microlight aircraft from kernan microlight site near tandragee, co armagh. My 1st flight in gtifg with alyson from barton to sleap and back. The handling and flight performance of this machine is superb, making this a really fun and rewarding aircraft to start your journey to becoming a pilot. At the club where i learnt to fly we use the following checklist before taking to the air in a c42.
Ikarus comco manuals and documentation ikarus c42 poh ikarus c42 operators manual ikarus c42 maintenance manual. Over 600 of these comfortable, affordable and go anywhere aircraft are now flying in europe and around the world. Ikarus c42 manuals manuals and user guides for ikarus c42. Checking the oil after this can be done as part of the pre flight, the oil level should show on or above the bottom of the flat area on the dipstick. The owners manual approved for flying in fsxp3d explains everything in detail, allowing you to enter into a true to life experience within the world of the ikarus c42. The c42 is a singleengined, highwing microlight and light sports aircraft built by comco ikarus in germany. Maintenance manual ikarus c42 series issue viii rev. Shares can be paid by bacschequecredit card or cash for the initial sum. Highly popular in its home country of germany, the ikarus c42 has 45 years of experience designed into it to make it one of the best flying planes in the air. Thanks to the free downloading offered on the website, anyone can now use the one and.
I know i could use electronic systems but the instructor banned me from carrying them until i can get from a to b with just a map so lord knows where we will end upshootself. It is used for flight training, touring and personal flying. Service according to the relevant instructions from comco ikarus. Checklist c42 1 4 airbourne aviation flight training school. Ikarus c42 by vflyteair as per their usual coda in creating aircraft that vflyteair use, own or fly personally comes the ultraweight ikarus c42. The rotax engine has a low fuel consumption and relatively low noise. This is europes most popular microlight aircraft over 1400 sold.
Factory built examples are dealt with by the bmaa, and are only approved as microlights. You can print the checklists and get them laminated for not much money. Each club and for each type of aeroplane a different list is used, so please look upon these as examples only and ensure you use the correct one for your club and aircraft. The crack appeared at the welded junction of the right hand horn plate with the collar tube, at the plates rear edge. Checklist c42 5 8 airbourne aviation flight training school.
The c42 is an innovative modern two seat aeroplane that is setting new standards in the 450kg microlight class. Currently in the alpha stage of development, mario is basing this aircraft off of a c42 that he has flown for real dmysf. Once this has been checked on the first flight the rotating of the prop will not be needed until the following first flight the next day. It has been downloaded 229 times by fellow modelers from around the world. Applicability ikarus c42 all models inspection of main fuselage tube for cracking around cutouts classification. Our ikarus c42 fleet all use the 80hp rotax 912 engine. His normal procedure was to ask an assistant to hold the wingtip while he bolted the lower end of the wing strut to the fuselage. Aviation hangar 6 wolverhampton halfpenny green airport. The c42 is manufactured with either an 80 hp 60 kw rotax 912 engine or a 100 hp 75 kw rotax 912s engine. The tutorial is for the c42, and it outlines the startup checklists in a flight simulator for east demonstration.
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