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The Aero Synergie Papango (named for the New Zealand scaup, known in Māori as the papango) is a French ultralight aircraft that was produced by Sauper/ALMS and later by Aero Synergie. The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction and as a ready-to-fly complete aircraft. It is no longer in production as of 2012.

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two seats in side-by-side configuration enclosed open cockpit, conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.

The aircraft's 9.40 m (30.8 ft) span wing employs a single strut per side. The standard engine available was the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912 four-stroke powerplant. The Papango is noted for its good visibility and crew comfort.

Operational history

Designed for personal use the Papango has also found employment in flight training.

Specifications (Papango)

Data from Bayerl

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Capacity: one passenger
• Wingspan: 9.40 m (30 ft 10 in)
• Wing area: 15.3 m (165 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 275 kg (606 lb)
• Gross weight: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 70 litres (15 imp gal; 18 US gal)
• Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke, 75 kW (101 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
• Cruise speed: 150 km/h (93 mph, 81 kn)
• Stall speed: 58 km/h (36 mph, 31 kn)
• Rate of climb: 5 m/s (980 ft/min)

References

1. ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 14. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
2. Pilot Mix (n.d.). "Papango ULM". Retrieved 15 April 2012.

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