VLA Light Aircraft Kit

VLA Light Aircraft Kit

Fastest in its Class - 165 kts or 190 mph

Kept in a trailer - rigged single handed in 5 mins.

Most economic in its class (74mpg at 130mph)

Fixed Tri Gear for easy safe operation

Powered by the Rotax 912, 912S or 914

Engine options Rotax 912 and 912S

The MCR01 VLA is the lightest and fastest aircraft in its class. Not only is it exceedingly fast but it has delightful light responsive handling. Take off is short and the climb is fast at around 1500 fpm for 100hp aircraft fitted with VP propellers. With the optional large front wheel it can be safely operated form short grass airfields. The seating is comfortable and there's enough baggage space for two moderate size soft bags. With a fuel tank capacity of 75 litres and typical consumption of 15 litres per hour range is almost 700nm at 130 kts IAS or much further at altitude. The geared Rotax engine also makes the aircraft exceptionally quiet and operation from the most sensitive sites is possible. Visibility is outstanding and even pilots used to high wing aircraft are surprised at the forward and down view. With wings detached in a few minutes the plane can be kept in the corner of a hangar, an old transport container, small purpose built shed or even taken home behind your car.

Dimensions

Wingspan	6.63	m	21' 9"	ft ins
Length	5.48	m	18	ft
Wing Area	5.2	m²	56	ft²
Cabin Width	1.1	m	43	ins
Empty Weight	225	kg	473	lbs
MTOW	450	kg	990	lbs
Fuel Tank capacity	75	litres	17.6	gals

Flight Envelope

Vne	173 kts	199 mph
Stall Speed	48 kts	54 mph

Engines

ROTAX 912	80	hp
ROTAX 912 S	100	hp
R 914 turbo	115	hp
Jabiru	80	hp

Maximum Level Speed FL0	165 kts	190 mph
Vc 75% FL0 21 l/hr - 37 mpg	150 kts	172 mph
Vc 75% FL80 16.7 l/hr - 49 mpg	157 kts	181 mph
Vc 65% FL80 14.5 l/hr - 52 mpg	148 kts	170 mph
Vc 55% FL80 12.3 l/hr - 57 mpg	137 kts	157 mph
Rate of Climb with VP prop	1750 fpm	8.8 m/s
Take off and landing distance	210 yds	190 m
Endurance and Range at 130 mph at FL80 (1 hr reserve)	7 hrs 791 nm	7 hrs 910 mls
Endurance and Range at 157 mph at FL80 (1 hr reserve)	5 hrs 685 nm	5 hrs 785 miles

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