Wed, Nov 25, 2009
November 5th through November 7th, an international assembly of
over 7,500 aviation enthusiasts and industry leaders convened in
Tampa, Florida, for the inaugural “AOPA Summit.”
In front of attending guests, AOPA unveiled its 2010 sweepstakes
aircraft, a Remos GX light sport aircraft.
Attendees got a first look at the aircraft that, as Craig Fuller
expressed, hopes to encourage individuals who had not been able to
fly before finally make the transition into the aviation
community. The announcement marked the first time that AOPA
has featured an LSA as part of the “Fun to Fly
Sweepstakes.”
Based on modern design and safety equipment, the Remos GX
includes both air bags and a ballistic parachute system. The Remos
boasts a spec sheet that maxes out the definition of what the LSA
category allows... with a cruise speed of 130 mph, and a top speed
of 137 mph. On the low side of the equation, the Remos offers a
dirty configuration stall speed (Vso) of 44 mph and 51 mph all
cleaned up. With a glide ratio of 10:1, the bird can take off in as
little as 510 ft, climb 1050 fpm, and use as little as 270 ft for
landing.
Due to its structural strength and rigidity, the aircraft offers
additional safety benefits for potential consumers making it one of
the leading market contenders in the light sport segment.
Additionally, Remos expresses a dedicated commitment to reaching
new potential members of the aviation community. Holding to
the belief that LSA’s success will ultimately dictate the
success of the G.A. market, the company continues to stress the
necessity of aviation value in order to increase consumer relevancy
in the difficult economy.
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