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Voted South Africa’s best
Microlight for 2013!
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Micro Crafts Africa is part of the history
of Microlight flying in South Africa and
we attribute this to our late founder
Aidan de Gersigny who in 1985 built
and designed the Windlass and
AQUILLA microlight trikes. To date we
have made over 1200 microlights.
The AQUILLA trike is designed to take you safely and
comfortably across countryside that can only be
experienced from the air. To explore new horizons,
beaches, bushveld teeming with game, or
flying off on a breakfast run with friends to share the
dream, the fun, exhilaration and adventurous spirit of
a past era of flight.
Simplicity means safety
When the AQUILLA was conceived, safety was the
highest priority on the list and so the old adage “keep
it simple and less can go wrong” was our objective.
The AQUILLA was designed to have the greatest
strength to weight ratio. Its durability has been well
proven in training schools. The wing has a very positive
trim, which ensures a great measure of stability. Try
flying it “hands off’ with power or without. The engine
can be quickly restarted in-flight and it’s excellent
glide ratio and short landing capabilities allow
greater flexibility in choice of landing sights. All-round
suspension with particular attention being focused on
the rear shocks, allows a 150 mm movement at the
wheels.
The design of the shocks does not allow force from
a rough landing to be transmitted through to the
airframe and has greatly improved ground handling.
Some of the features of the AQUILLA are safety cables,
extra large tubing, nylon bushes and multiple sleeving
in all stress concentration areas, the hang point has
an external safety cable tested to 15G’s. A clear fuel
tank to make the fuel level more noticeable plus a fuel
gauge and water drain. All the tubing is high grade
quality aluminium tested to aircraft specs.
The airframe comes with an attached instrument pod,
however various instrument packages are available
for our customers (see optional extras). Supplied as a
standard feature are handy side panniers for storage
on longer cross country trips.
The AQUILLA seating is the roomiest among Trikes.
The pilot seat is a bucket type for full back support
and that totally secure relaxed feeling. The unique
bent pylon will stop your passenger from desperately
seeking a neck massage or neck brace! This, as you all
know is a sore point amongst all Trike passengers.
The wing is made from Dacron and powerstop (a
revolutionary new material, non stretch and durable).
Maintenance is minimal. All components are easily
visible, the powerful engine guarantees long life
and little wear, owing to the fact that it operates
at low throttle settings. There are no control linkage
mechanisms which need a lot of maintenance. The
hinged pylon allows for easy assembly-just remove
one bolt and two pins. Pre- flight checks are quick and
easy to effect.
The AQUILLA is made to and beyond the stringent
requirements of the South African Civil Aviation
Authority and the factory is SACAA approved.
Voted South Africa’s
best Microlight
for 2013!
Aquilla Wings
The Aquilla wings are custom made and have
been refined over the years to provide the design
characteristics of strength, stability, light handling and
to also have a very competitive edge. We also wanted
a forgiving wing, which could be flown by beginners
and yet would also satisfy experienced pilots and be
suitable as a training wing. The frame is made of aircraft
quality tubing, which is multi-sleeved, and where
necessary , we use safety cables. The wing fabric is a
high quality Dacron fabric with reinforced ‘Power Stop’
cloth on essential areas to prevent stretching and give
a clean ,drum tight surface.
Aquilla II’
This 15sqm wing has beefed up flying cables and
leading edge spars. It features backup spreader bar
cables, enclosed keel and washout tubes, which
improves the glide angle. Its main characteristic is
high lift airfoil, greater climb, light roll and pitch and a
greater speed range. With its light response it excels in
turbulent conditions.
Aquilla I’
This wing has nan 80% double surface and 31 battens.
It is designed to be an ideal all round wing. We
recommend this 14 sqm for all flying conditions. It is
exceptionally predictable with light response and light
in roll it therefore excels in turbulent conditions
Versatility and Convenience
Park in your garage, wheel it onto your customized
trailer and drive off to the airstrip, or take it with you on
your holiday Trailered or hangared, either way, you’re
set up and in the air within thirty minutes. How else
can you put the fun back into flying without the high
running costs?
And if you feel you need to justify your fun here are a
few commercial applications that are being put into
practice:• Crop Spraying
Very successful and economical
• Tourism
Lots of fun! What a way to see the sites
• Farming And Ranching
Two days of bundu bashing in your truck can be
done in a few hours, and more efficiently in your
AQUILLA
• Law Enforcement
Poaching control your “spy in the sky”
• Game Spotting And Counting
The outstanding visibility and slow flying speed
makes it a winner in this field
Colours
Standard Colours:
Undersurface
(Red, blue, black, green, orange, yellow)
Top Surface
(Heavy duty white)
Currently being used very effectively for shark and
whale research, the famous Sardine Run, forestry and
mining. There are many practical aspects of microlight
flying and THE’RE AFFORDABLE.
The Micro Crafts Africa workshop and sail loft are
geared up to handle all repairs by our experienced
staff. We also have a full range of factory and SACAA
approved spares.
Optional Instruments
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Altimeter 3 1/8 (3 pointer)
Airspeed Indicator 3 1/8 (0-80mph)
Airspeed Indicator 3 1/8 (0-120mph)
CHT (912 Only)
Compass – pedestal with bracket
EGT dual with probes & junction box (912)
EGT dual 2 ¼ gauge with probes (M8x1mm metal
sleeve) (582)
Hobbs Meter
Rev Counter (582)
Rev Counter (912)
VSI 3 1/8
Skydat GX2 digital instrumentAlti, ASI, RPM, VSI, Engine hours, flight duration,
Battery voltage, EGT &CHT with probes, water
temp, air temp, glide ratio, fuel flow ,fuel level ,
backlit easy to read screen (4 stroke engine-oil
pressure & oil temp)
Aquilla Specifications
ROTAX 582
ROTAX 912UL
ROTAX 912 ULS
Power plant
64 HP, 2 stroke,
Electric start
Liquid cooled
80 HP, 4 stroke,
Electric start
Liquid cooled
100 HP, 4 stroke,
Electric start
Liquid cooled
Empty weight
195 kg’s
222 kg’s
222 kg’s
All up weight
450 kg’s
450 kg’s
450 kg’s
-Solo
6 mt/s
7 mt/s
8 mt/s
-Dual
4 mt/s
5 mt/s
6 mt/s
-Solo
50 kph
50 kph
50 kph
-Dual
65 kph
65 kph
65 kph
-Solo
12 litres per hour
9 litres per hour
9 litres per hour
-Dual
15 litres per hour
12 litres per hour
12 litres per hour
Negative:
3 g’s
Performance
Climb rate:
Stall speed:
Fuel consumption:
Maximum Speed:
140 kph
Cruise speed:
65 – 100 kph
Fuel rating:
95 / 97 octane
Fuel Capacity:
50 litres
Wing area:
15sqm Aquilla II
14.5 sqm Aquilla I
Wing Span:
10,5m
Design loads: Aquilla
Positive:
6 g’s
Contact us
Tel: 27 (031) 7002806
Fax: 27 (031) 7005502
Website: www.microcrafts.co.za
Email: info@microcrafts.co.za
Postal address:
P O Box 214,
Gillitts, 3603,
South Africa
Physical address:
21 Monaco Place, Westmead,
Pinetown, Kwa Zulu Natal,
South Africa