The Xair 3-axis Microlight.

The Xair 3-axis microlight is (as you can see from the table below) an extremely affordable and well-designed aicraft. With a price tag less than many flexwing aircraft, this kind of value is hard to beat!

Empty weight basic:	Kg 152	-
Empty weight equipped:	Kg 230
Max. takeoff weight:	Kg 450
Wingspan:	9.80m
Average wing chord:	1.63m
Total wing area:	16sqm
Total length:	5.66m
Sink rate:	3 m/s	-
Glide Ratio @ 34	7-1
Max. load factor:	+4/-2g
Max level flight:	60n
Stall speed	26n
VNE	80n
Required take-off distance:	50-140m
Rate of climb	3 m/s	-

Figures above are for a Rotax 503.

The Indian builder Raj Hamsa, designed the Xair to withstand the rougher elements of flying, take-offs and landings on short, unprepared fields.

As a result of its sturdiness, the X-Air has proved to be ideal for usage in flying schools, in that it is: spacious, solid, offers a smooth ride and is easy to inspect and fly. Unfortunately, being a homebuilt, UK legislation prohibits its use as a school aircraft and it can only be used in the training role to teach someone who actually owns it.

Particular attention has been given to the planning of the pilots cabin. It has lots of space and is fitted out with a fairing, front windshield and two comfortable padded seats. Doors that entirely seal the cabin are an available option.

The aft of the fuselage is completely covered with dacron and contains two fuel tanks capable of holding a total of approximately 50 litres of fuel.

Access to the cabin is acheived from both sides. Unlike many 3-axis microlights, the X-air has FULL dual controls, including two joy sticks, which are connected to the elevator by a torque tube. The rudder and ailerons are cable operated through a pully system. The instruments are arranged on a panel with more than enough space for the necessary. Moreover the trim control and brakes on the pilots side are standard.

The kit is very comprehensive and can be built in a large garage or small workshop using normal hand tools, however it does not contain either engine or instruments as these entirely to the builders choice. The engine can be anything from a Rotax 503 upwards and of course an instrument fit can be anything from the legally required ASI and altimeter to a full fit including bells and whistles costing loadsamoney, the choice is yours!

The X-air is obtainable in the UK and Eire through the sole dealer for those countries :-

THE CAMELFORD AND WESSEX LIGHT AEROPLANE COMPANY LIMITED.
phone/fax 01840 213844

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