2004 / 2005 MFI / Boelkow ULTRALIGHT Project
Dear Pally,
Your information is very interesting for us. We have built
the aircraft as
per original drawings for MFI-9HB.We have done the following
changes to the
original design:
1.Fuel system now consist of 2 x 27
liter integral wing fuel tanks and 18
liters fuselage tank. It will give MFI
5-6 hours endurance. Unique and
reliable fuel quantity indicating
system.
2.New engine mounts design suitable for Rotax 912 nd 914.Design for
Jabiru 6
cylinder engine also available. All engine controls
adapted.
3.New design- composite engine cowlings.
4.New design- instrument
panel.
5.New design- closing and opening mechanism of the
cabin.
6.Re-designed electrical system and avionics. Battery is now in
engine
compartment.
7.Czech made composite/wood prop either fixed or
variable pitch.
8.Composite wheel halves.
9.Attachments for rescue
parachute fitted under rear canopy.
10.Flaps have 4 positions.
11.Bigger
diameter main wheels.
12.Luggage compartment behind the seats instead of the
fuselage fuel tank.
Aircraft has 285 kg empty weight and is somewhat
longer, as the lighter
engine had to be moved forward. MFI is now nice and
sleek aircraft. Glider
towing option available on request
Basic
structure of the aircraft and wings is unchanged and is made by
professional
sheetmetal workers in jigs, proper rivets -no short cuts.
Whole aircraft
is now in 3D digital drawings.
Second prototype will be identical, but
will have longer wings and ailerons
as the BO-208.
We would like to
offer re-engine kits for flying aircraft, but problem will
be certification
by CAA.I assume that most of flying BO-208 and MFI-9 are
certified light
aircraft? Our plane is ultralight category only.
Let me know your
opinion....
Best regards,
Jaroslav
'Najman Jaroslav'
jnajman @ ldap.cz