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{{Short description|Romanian ultralight aircraft}}
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The '''Aerostar R40S Festival''' is a [[Romania]]n made [[light-sport aircraft]], designed and produced by [[Aerostar]] of [[Bacău]]. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.<ref name="WDLA11">Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12'', page 22. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X</ref>
The '''Aerostar R40S Festival''' is a [[Romania]]n made [[ultralight aircraft|ultralight]] and [[light-sport aircraft]], designed and produced by [[Aerostar (Romanian company)|Aerostar]] of [[Bacău]]. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.<ref name="WDLA11">Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: ''World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011–12'', page 22. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X</ref><ref name="WDLA15">Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: ''World Directory of Light Aviation 2015–16'', page 20. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. {{ISSN|1368-485X}}</ref>


==Design and development==
==Design and development==
The aircraft was designed to comply with the [[Fédération Aéronautique Internationale]] Advanced Ultralight rules DS10141E, ammendment 002, and US [[light-sport aircraft]] rules. It features a cantilever [[low-wing]], a two-seats-in-[[side-by-side configuration]] enclosed cockpit, fixed [[tricycle landing gear]] and a single engine in [[tractor configuration]].<ref name="WDLA11" /><ref name="SLSA">{{cite web|url = http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/slsa/|title = EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft|accessdate = 17 April 2012|last = [[Experimental Aircraft Association]]|year = 2012}}</ref>
The aircraft was designed to comply with the [[Fédération Aéronautique Internationale]] microlight, and US [[light-sport aircraft]] rules. It features a cantilever [[low-wing]], a two-seats-in-[[side-by-side configuration]] enclosed cockpit, fixed [[tricycle landing gear]] and a single engine in [[tractor configuration]].<ref name="WDLA11" /><ref name="WDLA15"/><ref name="SLSA">{{cite web|url = http://www.sportpilot.org/learn/slsa/|title = EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft|access-date = 17 April 2012|last = Experimental Aircraft Association|author-link = Experimental Aircraft Association|year = 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140228070151/http://sportpilot.org/learn/slsa|archive-date = 2014-02-28}}</ref>


The aircraft is made from [[aluminum]] sheet. Its {{convert|9.17|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing employs manually operated [[Flap (aircraft)|flaps]]. The standard engine is the {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912ULS]] [[four-stroke]] powerplant, driving a three-bladed [[Woodcomp]] propeller.<ref name="WDLA11" /><ref name="Specs">{{cite web|url = http://www.aerostar.ro/festival/doc/Commercial2011.pdf|title = Festival R40S - Light Sport Aircraft |accessdate = 24 April 2012|last = [[Aerostar]]|date = undated}}</ref>
The aircraft is made from [[aluminium]] sheet. Its {{convert|9.17|m|ft|1|abbr=on}} span wing employs manually operated [[Flap (aircraft)|flaps]]. The standard engine is the {{convert|100|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Rotax 912ULS]] [[four-stroke]] powerplant, driving a three-bladed [[Woodcomp]] propeller.<ref name="WDLA11" /><ref name="WDLA15"/><ref name="Specs">{{cite web |website=[[Aerostar (Romanian company)|Aerostar]] |date=n.d. |title=Festival R40S – Light Sport Aircraft |url=http://www.aerostar.ro/festival/doc/Commercial2011.pdf |access-date=24 April 2012}}{{dead link|date=June 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>
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==Registration==
Early versions registered in Romania before 2007 have an [[Ultralight_aviation|ultralight aviation]] registration; all the planes registered after 2007, when Romania joined EU and the Union legislation started to be used, are registered as General Aviation planes requiring the pilot to carry a Private Pilot License to operate it. This is because the empty weight of 354 kg cannot accommodate 2 people and enough fuel and keep the maximum take-off weight under 450 kg.


==Variants==
==Variants==
;R40F
;R40F - initially registered as ultralight
:Initial ultralight model
;R40FS
;R40FS
:Improved model
;R40S
;R40S
:Base model with dial instruments<ref name="Specs" />
:Base model with dial instruments<ref name="Specs" />
;R40S-GC
;R40S-GC
:Version for IFR flight, with a [[Dynon Skyview]] [[glass cockpit]]<ref name="Specs" />
:Version for [[Instrument Flight Rules|IFR]] flight, with a [[Dynon Skyview]] [[glass cockpit]]<ref name="Specs" />
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==Operators==
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==Specifications (R40F/FS Festival) ==
{{MOZ}}
*[[Mozambique Defence Armed Forces#Air Force|Mozambique Air Force]]<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Isby|first1=David C.|last2=Willis|first2=David|title=Mozambique Rebuilding its Air Force|magazine=[[Air International]]|date=December 2013|volume=85|issue=6|page=26|issn=0306-5634}}</ref>

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== Specifications (R40F/FS Festival) ==
[[File:Aerostar Festival (1).jpg|right|thumb|Aerostar R40S Festival]]
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|fuel capacity=80 litres
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|max speed mph=94
|max speed mph=109
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|max speed note= V(A)
|cruise speed kmh=175
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Aerostar R40S Festival}}
*{{Official website|http://www.aerostar.ro/festival/index.php}}
*{{Official website|http://www.aerostar.ro/aerostructuri-en.php}}
{{Aviation lists}}


[[Category:Romanian ultralight aircraft 1990–1999]]
[[Category:1990s Romanian ultralight aircraft]]
[[Category:Light-sport aircraft]]
[[Category:Light-sport aircraft]]
[[Category:Single-engine aircraft]]
[[Category:Single-engined tractor aircraft]]
[[Category:Aerostar aircraft|R40S]]
[[Category:Single-engined piston aircraft]]
[[Category:Low-wing aircraft]]
[[Category:Aircraft with fixed tricycle landing gear]]

Latest revision as of 19:31, 20 December 2024

R40S Festival
Role Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft
National origin Romania
Manufacturer Aerostar
First flight 3 May 2001[1]
Status In production

The Aerostar R40S Festival is a Romanian made ultralight and light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by Aerostar of Bacău. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[2][3]

Design and development

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The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight, and US light-sport aircraft rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[2][3][4]

The aircraft is made from aluminium sheet. Its 9.17 m (30.1 ft) span wing employs manually operated flaps. The standard engine is the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant, driving a three-bladed Woodcomp propeller.[2][3][5]

Variants

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R40F
Initial ultralight model
R40FS
Improved model
R40S
Base model with dial instruments[5]
R40S-GC
Version for IFR flight, with a Dynon Skyview glass cockpit[5]

Operators

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 Mozambique

Specifications (R40F/FS Festival)

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Aerostar R40S Festival

Data from Aerostar operating manual[7]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 6.74 m (22 ft 1 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.17 m (30 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 2.47 m (8 ft 1 in)
  • Wing area: 13.97 m2 (150.4 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 354 kg (780 lb) with Rotax ULS912 engine
  • Gross weight: 535 kg (1,179 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 80 litres (18 imp gal; 21 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke, 75 kW (101 hp)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed Klassic 170/3/R, 1.7 m (5 ft 7 in) diameter

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 175 km/h (109 mph, 95 kn) V(A)
  • Cruise speed: 150 km/h (94 mph, 82 kn)
  • Stall speed: 67 km/h (42 mph, 36 kn) flaps at 30 degrees
  • Never exceed speed: 215 km/h (134 mph, 116 kn)
  • Range: 800 km (500 mi, 430 nmi) with no reserves
  • Endurance: 5.8 hours
  • Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,000 ft)
  • g limits: +4/-2
  • Maximum glide ratio: 12:1
  • Rate of climb: 4.35 m/s (856 ft/min)

References

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  1. ^ David C. Eyre (8 May 2019). "AEROSTAR FESTIVAL R-40S". aeropedia.
  2. ^ a b c Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011–12, page 22. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015–16, page 20. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  4. ^ Experimental Aircraft Association (2012). "EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft". Archived from the original on 28 February 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  5. ^ a b c "Festival R40S – Light Sport Aircraft" (PDF). Aerostar. n.d. Retrieved 24 April 2012.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ Isby, David C.; Willis, David (December 2013). "Mozambique Rebuilding its Air Force". Air International. Vol. 85, no. 6. p. 26. ISSN 0306-5634.
  7. ^ Manual de utilizare si intretinere XR00-00-0000-F(FS) Editia A Data 05.2004
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