Aerospool WT9 Dynamic

The Aerospool WT9 Dynamic is a Slovak ultralight and light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by Aerospool of Prievidza. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1][2]

WT9 Dynamic
Role Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft
National origin Slovakia
Manufacturer Aerospool
Status In production
Number built 500 (2001-2015)[1]
Unit cost
€130,000 (European version, 2015)
Variants Aerospool WT10 Advantic

Design and development

The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules, US light-sport aircraft rules and UK BCAR Section "S". It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, fixed or retractable tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2][3]

The aircraft is made with carbon fibre sandwich construction. The cockpit width is 1.15 m (45 in). Standard engines available are the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS, the Rotax 912iS[4] and the 115 hp (86 kW) Rotax 914 four-stroke powerplants. A glider towhook is optional equipment.[1][2][5]

The design has been developed into a three to four seat aircraft, the Aerospool WT10 Advantic.[1]

Variants
Aerospool WT9 Dynamic with retractable gear
Microlight version
Base model with gross weight of 450 kg (992 lb) and 75 litres (16 imp gal; 20 US gal) fuel capacity for the European microlight category[1][2]
LSA version
Model with gross weight of 549.7 kg (1,212 lb) and 98 litres (22 imp gal; 26 US gal) fuel capacity for the US light-sport aircraft category. Standard empty weight is 299.5 kg (660 lb), useful load 250.5 kg (552 lb), range 1,397 km (868 mi).[6]
Dynamic Club
EASA Type Certified Model in Restricted airworthiness category to meet Certification Specification CS-LSA, two-seats with fixed landing gear and powered by a Rotax 912 ULS2.[7]

Specifications (WT9 Dynamic European microlight version)
Aerospool WT9 Dynamic in flight
Aerospool WT9 Dynamic with fixed landing gear

Data from Bayerl, Tacke and Aerospool[1][2][5]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one
  • Capacity: one passenger
  • Length: 6.40 m (21 ft 0 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.00 m (29 ft 6 in)
  • Height: 2 m (6 ft 7 in)
  • Wing area: 10.35 m2 (111.4 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 264 kg (582 lb)
  • Gross weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 75 litres (16 imp gal; 20 US gal) standard, 125 litres (27 imp gal; 33 US gal) optional
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912ULS four cylinder, liquid and air-cooled, four stroke, 75 kW (101 hp)

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 250 km/h (160 mph, 130 kn)
  • Stall speed: 65 km/h (40 mph, 35 kn)
  • Never exceed speed: 280 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
  • Range: 1,600 km (990 mi, 860 nmi)
  • Rate of climb: 7 m/s (1,400 ft/min)

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References
  1. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 22 and 94. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 22. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  3. Experimental Aircraft Association (2012). "EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft". Archived from the original on 28 February 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
  4. Aerospool (23 March 2012). "WT9 Dynamic Maiden Flight With Rotax 912 iS". Archived from the original on 28 December 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  5. Aerospool (2009). "Dimensions and weights". Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
  6. Aerospool, WT9 Dynamic Owner's Manual
  7. "EASA Type Certificate A.644 for WT Dynamic LSA" (PDF). European Aviation Safety Agency. 31 August 2017.
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