Advanced Aviation Explorer

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Explorer
Type Ultralight homebuilt aircraft
Manufacturer Advanced Aviation
Maiden flight 1990s
Primary user Individual civilians

The Advanced Aviation Explorer (also known as the Zephyr) is a two-seat ultralight marketed for home building. It is a high-wing taildragger aircraft of pusher configuration with tandem seating. It is of fabric-covered tubular construction.

[edit] Specifications (Zephyr II)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: ft in (m)
  • Wingspan: 29 ft 8 in (9.05 m)
  • Height: ft in (m)
  • Wing area: 156 ft² (11.5 m²)
  • Empty weight: 430 lb (340 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1× Rotax 582, 65 hp (50 kW)

Performance

 

 

 

Related lists

  • List of ultralight aircraft