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BLOIS 98
Blois remains the largest European
fly-in and exhibition dedicated to ultralights, and attracts each year more than 70
exhibitors from several countries. This years' weather unfortunately grounded a number of
visitors that wanted to come in flight. However, the exhibitors stated that contacts where
excellent. Several thousand visitors from the whole Europe used that variable weather to
make their choice.
Don't forget the '99 edition:
Jean-Marie Carré
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BLOIS
1999 - From September 4 to 5
Always the largest
exhibition and fly-in in Europe, this year probably with more eastern exhibitors as well.
Information: Blois
'97 report: Blois 97 |
That year, the surprise came from the visit
of Wolfgang Dallach, with his Fascination, who made a nice show. That ultralight is at the
top of the ultralight range, together with Dyn'Aero MCR 01 UL and coming soon B+F
Technik's FK 14. But the true new one was...
 
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... the JOKAIR, a small
"intimate" two-seater, with a fighter look. This ultralight - that we will try
as soon as possible - offers an ideal solution for people who do not regularly fly with a
passenger. It has a cruise spee of 155 km/h and a max speed of 180 km/h with a 582 Rotax.
Various engines are available.
Another plus: wings can be folded within minutes. A version offering a
better space for the passenger with a 912 Rotax engine is currently prepared.
We really loved that ultralight: it present a different vision from the
traditional ultralights, while using proven solutions for its manufacturing, and a
competitive pricing: as from FRF 185'510 TTC (28'540 Euros).
Contact:
Bleu Ciel
Le bourg de Foussignac
F-16200 Jarnac
Phone + fax: +33 (0)5 45 35 82 26 |
Air Domi's all-metal Stol Trophy TT 2000 has an
interesting pricing. In 99, it will be as well available with the now well known BMW
engine from Chapelet, which should give it a real attractive fuel consumption.
Contact:
Air Domi
Rue le Regrattier 5
F-75004 Paris
Phone: +33 (0)1 43 29 79 79
Fax: +33 (0)1 43 29 20 20 |
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From Italy, the attractive JF97 from Euro Ala was
first time seen in Blois. This ultralight, derivated from the Ikarus C22, gets better performances owing to its fairings and a
better wings profile. A nice ultralight for sightseing.
Contact:
Euro Ala
C. da Vibrata 136
I-64013 Corropoli
Phone: +39 0861 808 026
Fax: +39 0861 808 342 |
Cosmos displayed the body work for the - long awaited
- Helios. Let's hope to see one in flight in '99, Cosmos having now it's new manufacture.
But the new came from the a rigid wing on a trike. Several companies
are now testing this solution which, in due time, should allow for better performances in
weightshift ultralights. We'll as well test it when available.
Contact:
Cosmos
Rue du Stade 1
F-21121 Fontaine les Dijon
Phone: +33 (0)3 80 57 47 47
Fax: +33 (0)3 80 57 47 50 |
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Aéro Diff', which is Air Creation's reselling
company, showed the well known Airbike from the US manufacturer Team. This simple
ultralight is available with various engines, sigle or two-seater, as a kit or ready to
fly, is now as well available in France.
Contact:
Aero Diff'
Aérodrome de Lanas
F-07200 Aubenas
Phone: +33 (0)4 75 93 15 16
Fax: +33 (0)4 75 35 04 03 |
Two recovery systems were demonstrated from a trailer.
That allowed all pilots to remember that this accessory is like an insurance: you hope
never to have to use it, but it still can save lives.
The GRS range covers speed from 160 to 240 km/h, for prices ranging
from FRF 10'350 to 17'850. The maintenance is available - each 6 years - and the lifespan
reaches 25 years.
Contact:
Delta Aquitaine Diffusion
Base ULM Saint Exupéry
F-47360 Montpezat
Phone: +33 (0)5 53 95 08 81
Fax: +33 (0)5 53 95 01 02 |
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