Ibis GS-700 Magic

Ibis GS-700 Magic
Role Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft
National origin Colombia
Manufacturer Ibis Aircraft
Introduction 2003
Status In production (2012)



The Ibis GS-700 Magic is a Colombian ultralight and light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by Ibis Aircraft of Cali, introduced in 2003. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1]

Design and development

The Magic was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and US light-sport aircraft rules, with different models for each category. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The Magic strongly resembles the Cessna 150.[1]

The aircraft is made from sheet 6061-T6 aluminum. Its 8.85 m (29.0 ft) span wing has an area of 12.48 m2 (134.3 sq ft) and mounts flaps. The standard engine available is the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant. The Magic was designed to use rough, unimproved airstrips.[1]

Variants

GS-700 LSA
Model for the US LSA category with a 600 kg (1,323 lb) gross weight.[2]
GS-700 ULM (also called LV)
Model for the European microlight category with a 450 kg (992 lb) gross weight.[3]

Specifications (GS-700 LSA)

Data from Bayerl and Ibis Aircraft[1][2]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 59. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. 2.0 2.1 "MAGIC GS 700 LSA | Ibis Aircraft S.A.". Ibis-aircraft.com. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  3. "MAGIC GS 700 ULM | Ibis Aircraft S.A.". Ibis-aircraft.com. 2010-10-18. Retrieved 2012-07-18.

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