Allegro 2000
ANN Correspondent John Ballantyne
The Allegro 2000 is a conventional three-axis airplane with a
T-tail powered by either a Rotax 912 or 912S. It is a two-place,
tricycle gear airplane with a Kevlar-composite fuselageand an
all-metal high wing with fuel tanks.
"This beautiful aircraft is of Czech Republic heritage and will
be constructed in Sanford, North Carolina, hopefully beginning in
June," reports company President Betty Hempstead in an exclusive
interview with ANN.
Located at Sanford-Lee County Airport in Sanford, North
Carolina, Fantasy Air is importing the aircraft, but will shortly
become the home for all US manufacturing of Allegro 2000s. Because
it will be the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), for the
planes, there will be a full range of repair/replacement parts,
full warrantee work and pilot training classes tailored to the
Allegro 2000.
"Related to certification," said Hempstead, "The FAA has the
Allegro 2000 on the list for Special Light Sport Aircraft which
means that, once successfully certificated, it may be sold
ready-to-fly and used for flight instruction and rental." The
factory also will make available Experimental Light Sport "Quick
Build" kits (not required to be 51% user fabricated).
"This airplane distinguishes itself from the competition because
it flies a lot like a Cessna 172 with ultralight-like landing
abilities and it is the most economically priced of any of them,"
Hempstead said. "We flew from Raleigh-Durham NC to Lakeland Florida
(Sun 'n Fun) cruising around 120 mph and in great comfort,"
Hempstead said with obvious sense of accomplishment.
"We are very, very optimistic about the new FAA rules for LSA
and sport pilots," said Hempstead. "Light Sport just came out this
week, and since then we've sold 19 plane. Deliveries will begin in
June through nineteen dealers spread over the United States. When
you get one of our planes, you will get a fully registered aircraft
with airworthiness certificate in the Light Sport Category, plus
all of the owner manuals, and pilot and aircraft log books."
| Total Fuel Capacity |
14 1/2 gal. |
| Propeller |
3-blade WOODCOMP |
| Max T.O. Weight |
1146 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight |
622 lbs. with Rotax 912 UL |
| Basic Empty Weight |
628 lbs. with Rotax 912 UL-S |
| Limit Load Factors |
+4.0g -2.0g |
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| Performances |
Max Weight, Engine Rotax 912 |
| Max speed |
137 mph |
| Stall speed [with flaps] |
40 mph |
| Cruise speed 75% |
75 - 112 mph |
| Rate of climb |
1000 fpm |
| Max range |
350 miles |
| Take off run |
490 ft. |
| Take off to clear 50ft |
820 ft. |
| Landing run |
340 ft. |
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