Aerotechnik Eurostar EV97 Civil Aircraft

Aerotechnik (Evektor) Eurostar EV97

The side by side two seat Eurostar EV97 is a development of the Pottier P220S Koala. Designed by Evektor it is assembled by Aerotecknik. It features a recovery parachute and the structure is of riveted metal. The Aerotechnik Harmony which first flew in 2001 is a heavier version of the Eurostar. Powered by a 100hp(75kW) Rotax 912S it has a maximum take-off weight of 1211lb (550kg). The Aerotechnik Sport Star is a trainer and sport aviation version also powered by the Rotax 912S and which has a folding wing mechanism for storage. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1057lb(480kg). The Sport Star Plus is a certified version of the Sport Star. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1268lb (574kg) and a range of 808 miles (1300km). Existing Sport Stars can be upgraded to Sport Star Plus standard. The numbers built includes examples of all three variants. Aerotechnik was founded in 1970 and initially began producing the A-70 gyroplane. The company has also been involved in the overhaul and re-engining of the Zlin series as well as installing the Ai-14RA radial engine into the L-60 Brigadyr. In 1999 Aerotechnik became the joint holding company Evektor-Aerotechnik and built the Wolfsberg Raven 257 for Wolfsberg Aircraft of Belgium. A Sport Star is shown below.

N903LA c/n 2007 0903 Czech Republic

2 seat ultralight first flown in 1997

Engine: 80hp(59kW) Rotax 912 UL
Length: 19’8”(6.0m)                                                                                              Height: 7’8”(2.34m)
Wingspan: 26’6”(8.1m)                                                                                                No.built: 100+
Range: 589miles(947km)                                                                 Cruising speed: 112mph(180kmh) Empty weight: 607lb(276kg)                                                     Maximum take-off weight: 992lb(450kg)

The instrument panel layout of the Aerotechnik Sport Star is shown below.