Air Creation are based at Lanas airfield in France and have developed
several single and two seat flexwing microlights for the European
market. The Fun Twin is a two seat version of the Fun Racer powered by a
52hp(38kW) Rotax 503 and has a maximum take-off weight of 847lb(385kg).
The Air Creation Mild GTE Clipper is also a two seater which has a
maximum take-off weight of 990lb(450kg). The Air Creation XP12 Buggy is
a two seater powered by a 64hp(47kW) Rotax 582 and the Air Creation
Clipper 582S is a similar machine featuring a streamlined fuselage pod
and with a heavier maximum take-off weight. The latest aircraft in the
range is the Clipper 912 powered by an 80hp(59kW) Rotax 912.
Unregistered France
Single seat flexwing microlight first flown in 1985
Engine: 42hp(31kW) Rotax 447
Length: 8’10”(2.7m)
Height: 9’0”(2.74m)
Wingspan: 32’10”(10.0m)
No.built: 400+
Range: 178miles(287km)
Cruising speed: 46mph(75kmh) Empty weight: 246lb(112kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 554lb(252kg)
An example
of the Air Creation Clipper 912 is illustrated below.
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