ATEC 122 Zephyr 2000: Difference between revisions

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The Zephyr was designed to comply with the [[Fédération Aéronautique Internationale]] microlight rules. It features a cantilever [[low-wing]], a two-seats-in-[[side-by-side configuration]] enclosed cockpit under a [[bubble canopy]], fixed [[tricycle landing gear]], a [[T-tail]] and a single engine in [[tractor configuration]].<ref name="WDLA04" />

The aircraft [[fuselage]] is made from composites. The semi-tapered {{convert|9.6|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing is made from [[plywood]] with composite [[Spar (aviation)|spars]] and [[leading edge]]s. The wing is covered with [[Aircraft dope|doped]] [[aircraft fabric]]. The standard engine availablefactory-supplied was the {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912ULS]] [[four-stroke]] powerplant.<ref name="WDLA04" />

The Zephyr is noted for its low payload. With a useful load of {{convert|197.5|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} and full fuel of {{convert|43|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} leaves only {{convert|154.3|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} for occupants and baggage.<ref name="WDLA04" />