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Icarus Foundation |
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Description |
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Wing
-monospar type, the leading edge together with the main spar are forming a 'D' cell of maximum strength.The false rear spar
is supporting the slotted flapperons,extremely efficient at take-off/landing and for roll control.The distinctive wing tips
are minimising the induced drag and enhancing the transversal stability.A laminar low speed airfoil is ensuring an impressive
speed range(60-225 Km/h).
The wings contain the ventilated fuel tanks of 2x47 litres.The wings are each supported by one strut.
Fuselage
-forward section is a TIG-welded tube steel cage,covered with aluminum alloy sheet.It supports the wings,the landing gear
and the engine mount;it ensures a very good crash protection to the crew
-aft section monocoque type,supports the vertical and horizontal tail.
Tailplane
-vertical fin and ruder,all metal construction.
-horizontal tail,all moving elevator(stabilator),made from two halves sliding on a central axle.The stabilator is provided
with antiflettner tabs and electric actuated trim tab.
Tricycle landing gear
-main legs made from high grade 7075 aluminum alloy.
-front leg with rubber shock absorbers,seldirecting wheel.
Controls
-on flapperons and elevator,by rods with spherical bearings
-on ruder by steel cable -hydraulic brake pistons on ruder pedals.
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Cabin
-having a height of 1.05m and a width at shoulders of 1.18m,is ensuring a confortable
space for the two crew members.The upholstered and movable seats are making a pleasant flight on long distance.
Control panel
-it includes the flight and engine monitoring instruments,the double throttle control,the starter key,contactors,fuses,the trim control;there is also space provided for radio,GPS,intercom installation,etc. |
