Pegasus Quantum 912 Weightshift Microlight
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It is a fun aircraft to fly where you actually feel part of the aircraft and the flying environment. Often described as the motorcycle of the sky, it is very manouverable with an unequalled open cockpit view of the world below.
It is extremely forgiving, having mild stall characteristics normally associated with lower performance craft, yet still producing fast cruise speeds and very high climb rates. The main structure of the rolling chassis (trike) is made from aluminium alloy tube. Rigid composite seats are fitted, which locate onto a tubular seat frame. The rear undercarriage comprises of steel alloy tubes with elastomer suspension incorporated into aluminium alloy struts. The nosewheel undercarriage is steerable and incorporates footrests with throttle and brake controls. The ‘hang glider‘ type wing is made from aluminium alloy tubing and polyester (sailcloth) fabric with the aerofoil section defined by pre-formed aluminium and composite ribs. The trike is fitted with a rear mounted Rotax 912, 80 hp engine, reduction drive and pusher propeller. This 4-stroke, 4 cylinder horizontally opposed engine has dual spark ignition, magneto, dry sump lubrication and electric starter system. The cylinder heads are liquid cooled and the barrels are ram-air-cooled. It uses normal unleaded petrol but can operate on aviation gasoline (AVGAS) also. Specifications & Performance
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