| National origin | France |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cosmos ULM |
| Status | In production |
The Cosmos Echo is a French single-seat, ultralight trike that is produced by Cosmos ULM. The aircraft is only supplied as a completed aircraft and is not available as a kit.[1][2]
Design and development
The Echo was designed to comply with the European Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight classification and has been used in microlight competition flying. It features a cable-braced hang glider-style high-wing, weight-shift controls, a single-seat, open cockpit, tricycle landing gear and a single engine in pusher configuration.[1][2]
The aircraft wing is made from bolted-together aluminium tubing, with its double surface wing covered in Dacron sailcloth. A number of different wings can be fitted, including the Top 12.9. The wing is supported by a single tube-type kingpost and uses an "A" frame control bar. Optional equipment includes a cockpit fairing and wheel pants. Engines used are the 37 kW (50 hp) Rotax 503 twin cylinder, two-stroke and 30 kW (40 hp) Rotax 447 powerplants[1][2]
Variants
- Echo 12
- With the 37 kW (50 hp) Rotax 503 twin cylinder, two-stroke engine and the Top 12.9 wing.[1]
- Echo Fun
- With the 30 kW (40 hp) Rotax 447 twin cylinder, two-stroke engine.[2]
- Echo Racer
- With the 37 kW (50 hp) Rotax 503 twin cylinder, two-stroke engine.[2]
References
- ^ Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 97. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 142. BAI Communications. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
