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. 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. Thanks to the free downloading offered on the website, anyone can now use. Sim720 is not a name that you would usually associate with aircraft development. 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. Tfasa is also the agent for the blackshape and ikarus c42 aircraft. Very well maintained aircraft engine rotax 912 80 hp, ttsn 1095 hrs propeller neuform 3 blade fixed pitch, ground adjustable, ttsn 120 hrs. Very well serviced and maintained to any cost, fully acf 50d every 12.
Page 1 owners manual ohbc42001 issue 16 c42 owners manual microlight page 1 page 2 xxxxx this manual belongs to aircraft reg. 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. 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. It is used primarily for flight training, touring and personal flying wikipedia this is a. The ikarus c42 is a small twoseat high wing aeroplane of mixed construction, manufactured in kit.
The c42 has a range of just under 700km 432 miles and can be. The c42 is an innovative modern two seat aeroplane that is setting new standards in the 450kg microlight class. 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. 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. It is used for flight training, touring and personal flying. Jun 17, 2016 the worlds only ikarus c42 flight training simulator, loacted at popham airfield, hampshire, uk. Standard aircraft comfort for the price of an ultralight. 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. We are proud to offer quality general aviation addon aircraft models for the xplane community. New ikarus c42 for fsx ms fsx fsxse forum the avsim. Just flight sim720 ikarus c42sim720s highly realistic ikarus c42a microlight for fsx and p3d on sale now from the just flight website. Technically mature and highly capable, this twoseater aircraft makes adventurous flying exciting, easy and extremely costeffective. Ikarus c42cthe ikarus c42 is a twoseat, fixed tricycle gear, general.
Comco ikarus c42 c by vflyteair it is an odd thing really. The ikarus c42 is available in two formats in the uk. C42 series flight and operators manual table of contents poh c42 series issue2 08. It is used primarily for flight training, touring and personal flying. The real comco ikarus c42 download for fsx todaythe real ikarus c42a and flight. Comco ikarus gmbh is a german aircraft manufacturer. Over 600 of these comfortable, affordable and go anywhere aircraft are now flying in europe and around the world. Approved and endorsed by comco ikarus in germany, this is the first ever professionally designed ikarus c42a for flight simulation, featuring accurate flight. C42 pilot operating handbook poh c42 series issue4 rev. The c42s are ideal as our primary fixed wing training aircraft being very easy to fly whilst also being very capable tourers. Aviation hangar 6 wolverhampton halfpenny green airport. East fortune airfield, east lothian type of flight.
The ikarus c42 is a twoseat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation microlight aircraft, manufactured in germany by comco ikarus. Just for fun i did a three view model and aeromatic fdm, coupled with a set file from my da20 model. Our ikarus c42 fleet all use the 80hp rotax 912 engine. It is now available for fsx and prepar3d, developed by sim720 and airsim and approved and endorsed by comco ikarus.
Threeaxis microlights, ikarus c42 factory built 80hp for. T he c42 is a singleengined, highwing microlight and light sports aircraft built by comco ikarus in germany. Many ultralights do look very much like the c22 because the successful design was copied by a few aircraft manufacturers. Laminar research provide their really quite excellent aerolite 103 as part of the xplane. The c42 aircraft is a microlight, conforming to the definition within bcar section s, 1999. The laa deals with the kit versions, which can be either a microlight or. Ikaruscomco manuals and documentation ikarus c42 poh ikarus c42 operators manual ikarus c42 maintenance manual. Pilot operating handbook c42 serie fliegerclub stadtlohn. The ikarus c42a is an innovative, modern, advanced ultralight aircraft that sets the standard for fun and affordable flying. New ikarus c42 for fsx there is soon to be a payware c42 ikarus comco approved and pilot tested flight dynamics. Shares can be paid by bacschequecredit card or cash for the initial sum.
The company produced hang gliders through the late 1970s, followed by ultralight aircraft, flight rescue system frsbranded ballistic parachutes, and light aircraft. Mario donick from vflyteair has posted new screenshots of the upcoming ikarus c42. Thomas guiart voluntarily accepted our request and created an exact repaint of c42 ikarus, decorated with the redcross signature colours. Approved and endorsed by comco ikarus in germany, this is the first ever professionally designed ikarus c42a for flight simulation, featuring accurate flight dynamics that. I am particularly excited about this so wanted to post everywhere i have a forum membership there is soon to be a payware c42 ikarus comco approved and pilot tested flight dynamics. 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 worlds only ikarus c42 flight training simulator, loacted at popham airfield, hampshire, uk. The tutorial is for the c42, and it outlines the startup checklists in a flight simulator for east demonstration. Stoke airfield, near burrows lane, middle stoke, kent type of flight. Brought to you in collaboration with the very excellent chaps at s.
Proof the ikarus c42 is an ultralight that goes places. Fly gps flight plans and ils approaches with the laminar research g430. Laminar research provide their really quite excellent aerolite 103 as part of the xplane default aircraft range, but as ultralight aircraft go. These aircraft cruise comfortably at 70kt 80 mph and are fully enclosed 2seaters with cabin heating. High detail 3d virtual cockpit with 3d instruments and smooth animations. The arrow iii is a complex ga aircraft with 200hp lycoming engine and retractable gear. Mar 02, 2018 mario donick from vflyteair has posted new screenshots of the upcoming ikarus c42.
A record of all amendments is to be found in the front of this manual. Currently in the alpha stage of development, mario is basing this aircraft off of a c42 that he has flown for real dmysf. Pilot operating handbook for the aircraft ikarus c 42 series. The ikarus c42 is a twoseat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation microlight airplane, manufactured in germany by comco ikarus gmbh. Support for flight simulator aeroflyfs 247 support assistant you have a question about an aerofly or you need technical support. The ikarus c 42 is thus able to fulfil expectations which were incompatible in the past. Factory built examples are dealt with by the bmaa, and are only approved as microlights. Realistic flight dynamics approved by comco ikarus. The c42 is a singleengined, highwing microlight and light sports aircraft built by comco ikarus in germany.
The airfield shown here is cromer northrepps in norfolk. He will show you the most common technical support issues. Tail number year maker model cn engines seats location 50127. C42 series flight and operators manual table of contents. We have 1 ikarus c42 manual available for free pdf download. Thanks to the free downloading offered on the website, anyone can now use the one and. Erik bender, creator of the wellknown rikoooo website for aviation and flight simulation lovers, and mr. I am particularly excited about this so wanted to post everywhere i can there is soon to be a payware c42 ikarus comco approved and pilot tested flight dynamics. Sep 24, 2017 comco ikarus c42, light sport aircraft in the u. Tfasa offers experimental and maintenance test flying services and consultancy, test pilot and flight test engineer training, advanced flight instruction, and aerial advertising. Sim720 have finally released their ikarus c42a aircraft.
I give the fsx version from sim720 a go and find it a pleasant aircraft to fly, with generally nice features all around. What that means is you can fly a very crude model of the c42 now, but you must install the da20 to do it. C42 series pilot operating handbook poh c42 series issue2 08. Brought to you in collaboration with the very excellent chaps at sim720. To operate the aircraft the pilot must hold at least a minimum of a microlight ppl.
There is in xplane only a handful of aircraft in the very light category. Ikarus c42c ultralight light sport twoseat trainer for xplane 11 11 20 recommended features created from actual handson experience flying an ikarus c42c dmysf vr compatible ndash fully optimized for vr use two different panels included the basic trainer has the essential gauges and instruments for vfr training flights altimeter. A realistic gtx327 transponder with four different timer modes, dual obs gauges and a digital vor instrument help make this a very capable instrumentflight bird. The ikarus c42 is a fixed gear, single engine microlight aircraft, designed to carry the pilot and one other passenger. Do not use these information for navigation, flight planning, or for use in flight. The c22 is made out of aluminum and has fabric covered wings and tail. With anthony preston in his mid anglia microlights c42 which is based at beccles airport. Gcegl airframe hours 620, engine 677 but these will possibly change slightly due to it still being used. Steam edition, prepar3d v3, prepar3d v2, prepar3d v1. Ikarus comco manuals and documentation ikarus c42 poh ikarus c42 operators manual ikarus c42 maintenance manual.