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Little aircraft with a great mission To the Czech Republic, landlocked far from the seas in the heart of Europe, the aviation opens the ocean of air and brings closer the remote horizons. Certainly this fact and the traditional affinity to the technical and artistic creativity led (since the establishment of the independent Czechoslovakia in 1918) here in Czechia (and later on in Slovakia, too) to the development and growth of aviation industry and of transport, sports and touring aviation in general. Just in the pre-war period the Czechoslovak aviation industry developed and produced in series 50 diverse types of touring and sports aircraft. Over 40 types of these categories and some 20 types of gliders were developed, produced in substantial numbers and exported by Czechoslovak factories between 1945 and 1990. The political and social change following the 1990 brought a major growth in the recreational flying with ultralight aircraft. Many of these aircraft were designed and built by amateurs, but a large number is now manufactured professionally by small and mediumsized aviation companies. The administrative and legal work and care of the complete realm of ultraligth flying was in the Czech Republic entrusted by law to the Czech Light Aircraft Association (LAA R), The LAA, during its twenty years of operation, has certified and approved manufacture of nearly 50 types of aircraft. The Registry of the LAA R now keeps records of two and half thousand of mostly private ultralight aircraft. Besides production for the

domestic use the Czech companies export yearly the world over about 500 light aircraft, especially in the UL and LSA categories. The Czech Republic belongs to the top producers of this kind of aviation equipment. The Czech producers of parachutes and paragliders are proud of the same success like their "winged" counterparts. Many sports parachutists and paragliding pilots now descend and fly on the equipment Made in Czech Republic. The Czech technical universities support in their syllabi all categories of General Aviation. A good picture of the standard of the Czech aviation is provided by the number of medals brought home by our sport aviators from the World, European and international contests in the ultralight flying, paragliding, parachuting, soaring, aerobatics and navigation rallies. The Czech Republic is a country of recreational and sports flying, a country of a developed aviation industry. Our task is to uphold the tradition that machines with the proud Czech "OK" in their registration or in their birth licence continue to be an example of the creative technical mastery and aesthetic delight. To care that the light flying machines would shorten the distances between people and provide joy and pleasure to their crews and onlookers alike, brought sporting performance and healthy thrill. We believe that fulfilling these aims is proven and confirmed by the participation of Czech aircraft at this Europe's largest General Aviation show.

Jan Brskovsk, President, LAA R

LAA CR is association of pilots, builders, designers, manufacturers and operators of light aircraft with MTOM up to 450 kg. It has 7 000 members. LAA CR is a competent authority for Certification, Licencing and Operation of microlights in the Czech Republic. This covers paragliding, powered paragliding, hang gliding, gyroplanes, helicopters, weight shift and aerodynamically controlled microlight. Contacts Jan Fridrich, Vice President LAA CR, Foreign Affairs, Industry and Internal Audit. Address LAA R, Ke Kablu 289, 102 00 Praha 10, Czech Republic fax: +420 271 085 596 e-mail: laacr@laacr.cz www.laacr.cz LAA R, Ke Kablu 289, 102 00 Praha 10, Czech Republic tel: +420 777 813 040 fax: +420 271 085 596 e-mail: fridrich@laacr.cz www.laacr.cz

VL-3 Sprint
A two-seat side-by-side low-wing allcomposite monoplane approved for both ultralight and LSA category. Available with retractable or fixed landing gear. Powered with Rotax 912ULS with fixed or variable-pitch propellers. VL-3 holds 3 world speed records in RAL2 category. (50 aircraft produced so far.) Span 8,44 m, length 6,20 m, wing area 9,80 m2, empty weight 280-305 kg, max.level speed Vh 280 km/h.
Design: Manufacturer:

Vanessa air, s.r.o., Aveko, s.r.o.,

Toulovcovo nm. 1163, 570 01 Litomyl, Czech Republic www. vanessaair.cz e- mail: vanessaair@lit.cz Jeneweinova 37, 617 00 Brno, Czech Republic www.VL-3.com e-mail: VL-3@aveko.com

Alto
An all-metal cantilever low-wing ultralight monoplane, seating two side-by-side. It can be bought in the Alto TW guise with a tailwheel and in the Alto TG guise with a tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912 or Jabiru (60kW/80hp to 90kW/120hp range). Also available as a homebuilding kit in various states of pre-assembly. Span 8,20 m, length 6,25 m, wing area 10,50 m2, empty weight 285 kg, cruising speed 195 km/h. DIRECT FLY, s.r.o., Ciheln 573, 687 25 Hluk, Czech Republic www.directfly.cz , www.flyshop.cz e-mail: info@directfly.cz

DV-1 Skylark
A two-seat, side-by-side, all-metal lowwing ultralight. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912ULS, eventually BMW or Alpha Prag engines. Propellers are fixed or variable-pitch. There is also an LSA version. (150 machines have been built.) Span 8,13 m, length 6,62 m, wing area 9,84 m2, empty weight 285 kg, cruising speed 215 km/h. Dova Aircraft, s.r.o., Kirilovova 115, 739 21 Paskov, Czech Republic www.dovaaircraft.cz e-mail: centrum@dovaas.cz

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Atec 321 Faeta
A two-seat side-by-side low-wing ultra light airplane of mixed (composite and wood) structure. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912UL or ULS, with fixed or variabl-pitch propellers. The Atec 322 Faeta is the LSA version. (So far 40 machines of all versions built.) Span 9,60 m, length 6,20 m, wing area 10,10 m2, empty weight 290 kg, max. level speed Vh 250 km/h. Atec, v.o.s., Opolansk 350, 289 07 Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic www.atecaircraft.eu e-mail: sales@atecaircraft.eu

Atec 212 Solo

A single-seat ultralight airplane of composite structure. Fixed tailwheel undercarriage. Stressed for +6/-3 g. Powered by Rotax 582UL DCDI or 912UL. (So far 7 machines built.) Span 7,50 m, length 5,26 m, wing area 7,30 m2, empty weight 200 kg, max. level speed (Vh) 245 km/h. Atec, v.o.s., Opolansk 350, 289 07 Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic www.atecaircraft.eu e-mail: sales@atecaircraft.eu

Atec Zephyr 2000

A two-seat side-by-side low-wing ultra light airplane of mixed (composite and wood) structure. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912UL or ULS, with fixed or variable-pitch propellers. The Zephyr 2550 is the LSA version. (205 units of all versions were built so far.) Span 9,60 m, length 6,20 m, wing area 10,30 m2, empty weight 275 kg, max. level speed (Vh) 245 km/h. Atec, v.o.s., Opolansk 350, 289 07 Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic www.atecaircraft.eu e-mail: sales@atecaircraft.eu

Skylane UL
A two-seat side-by-side braced highwing ultralight monoplane of mixed, predominantly composite structure. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Engines of 37 kW/50HP to 75 kW/100 HP. Propeller diameter max.: 1700 mm. Span 8,95 m, length 6,65 m, wing area 10,57 m2, empty weight 248 kg, cruising speed 140 - 210 km/h. AirLony, Nov Nmst 702, 411 08 tt, Czech Republic www.airlony.cz e-mail: airlony@airlony.cz

Skyleader 200
A side-by-side two-seat cantilever lowwing all-metal monoplane. Powered by Rotax 912 family of engines. Efficient Fowler flaps on straight wing, and a retractable tricycle landing gear with steerable nose wheel is a standard fit. Fixed gear version is also available. (160 machines have been built.) Span 9,90 m, length 7,20 m, wing area 11,85 m2, empty weight 282 kg, cruising speed 200 - 220 km/h. Jihlavan Airplanes, s.r.o., Znojemsk 826/64, 586 01 Jihlava, Czech Republic www.skyleader.aero e-mail:info@skyleader.aero

Skyleader 500
A two-seat, side-by-side all-metal, lowwing light sports monoplane, powered by a Rotax 912 family of engines. To comply with the LSA regulations the aircraft has a fixed landing gear; the nose wheel is steerable. Several versions of avionics fit are available. (35 machines have been built to date.) Span 9,90 m, length 7,20 m, wing area 11,85 m2, empty weight 315 kg, cruising speed 200 - 220 km/h. Jihlavan Airplanes, s.r.o., Znojemsk 826/64, 586 01 Jihlava, Czech Republic www.skyleader.aero e-mail:info@skyleader.aero

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Sportcruiser
An all-metal two-seat side-by-side lowwing LSA airplane. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912ULS. Woodcomp propellers are two-bladed fixed or three-bladed variable-pitch ones. (Initial production, 15 machines were built so far.) Span 8,20 m, length 6,90 m, wing area 12,30 m2, empty weight 340 kg, cruising speed 200 km/h. Czech Aircraft Works, s.r.o., Na Zhonech 212, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic www.aircraft.cz e-mail: info@czaw.cz

Evolution E80 / E100

A side-by-side two-seat, cantilever shoulder-wing monoplane of composite structure. Wing with slotted flaps, fixed or retractable tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912UL (ULS), turning a ground-adjustable DUC, or variablepitch Woodcomp SR 3000/2W propeller. Span 9,00 m, length 6,65 m, wing area 10,76 m2, weight 305 kg, cruising speed 243 km/h. UL Jih, s.r.o., Omlenick 742, 382 41 Kaplice, Czech Republic www.uljih.cz , www.fascination.cz e-mail: business@uljih.cz

Fascination F80 / F100

A side-by-side two-seat, cantilever lowwing monoplane of all-composite structure. Wing with slotted flaps, fixed or retractable tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912UL (ULS), turning a ground-adjustable DUC, or variablepitch Woodcomp SR 3000/2W propeller. Span 9,00 m, length 6,65 m, wing area 10,76 m2, weight 294 kg, cruising speed 247 km/h. UL Jih, s.r.o., Omlenick 742, 382 41 Kaplice, Czech Republic www.uljih.cz , www.fascination.cz e-mail: business@uljih.cz

Samba XXL
A low-wing, composite side-by-side twoseat ultralight monoplane. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912UL or ULS engines, with fixed or variablepitch propeller. (83 aircraft have been built so far). Span 10,00 m, length 6,00 m, wing area 8,90 m2, empty weight 260 kg, cruising speed 220 km/h. Urban Air, s r.o., T. G. Masaryka 897 562 01 st nad Orlic Czech Republic www.urbanair.cz e-mail: trade@urbanair.cz

UFM-13 Lambada
A side-by-side two-seat, mid-wing ultralight of composite structure. Fixed tricycle or tailwheel undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912UL, ULS or Jabiru 2200 engines, with fixed or variable-pitch propeller. The wing may be fitted with wingtip extensions, increasing the span to 15 m. (So far 132 aircraft in the UFM-11 -13 versions have been produced.)
Span 13,00 m, length 6,60 m, wing area 12,60 m2, empty weight 265 - 280 kg, cruising speed 150 km/h.

Urban Air, s r.o., T. G. Masaryka 897 562 01 st nad Orlic Czech Republic www.urbanair.cz e-mail: trade@urbanair.cz

Savage
The Savage is a tandem two-seat ultralight aircraft of classic braced high-wing design, inspired by the lines and flying qualities of the Piper Cub family. Rugged structure of welded steel tube fuselage and empennage, covered with Dacron, and flapped all-metal wings ensure longevity and ease of maintenance. Several versions and factory options available Span 9,31 m, length 6,39 m, empty weigh 288 kg, cruising speed (75%) 170 km/h. Zlin Aviation, s.r.o., 2. kvtna 685, Napajedla, Czech Republic www.zlinaero.com

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TL-96 Star
A side-by-side two-seat, cantilever low wing light sport aircraft with fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by the Rotax 912ULS turning an on-ground adjustable 3-blade propeller. (More than 220 Stars have been manufactured.) Span 9,20 m, length 6,50 m, wing surface 12,20 m2, empty weight 297 kg, max. speed of horizontal flight 255 km/h. TL-ULTRALIGHT, s.r.o., Letit-budova .84, 503 41 Hradec Krlov, Czech Republic www.tl-ultralight.cz e-mail: sales@tl-ultralight.cz

TL-2000 Sting
A side-by-side two-seat cantilever lowwing light sport aircraft of composite construction with fixed or retractable tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912UL or 912ULS, turning a ground-adjustable or variable-pitch three-bladed propeller. (More than 350 Stings have been manufactured.) Span 8,44 m, length 6,19 m wing area 9,81 m2, empty weight 297 kg, max. speed in horizontal flight 270 km/h. TL-ULTRALIGHT, s.r.o., Letit-budova .84, 503 41 Hradec Krlov, Czech Republic www.tl-ultralight.cz e-mail: sales@tl-ultralight.cz

TL-3000 Sirius
A side-by-side two seat light sport shoulder-wing braced monoplane of composite structure with fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by the Rotax 912UL, 912ULS turning a ground adjustable three-bladed propeller. Span 9,40 m, length 6,75 m, wing area 11,15 m2, empty weight 297 kg, max. speed in horizontal flight 270 km/h. TL-ULTRALIGHT, s.r.o., Letit-budova .84, 503 41 Hradec Krlov, Czech Republic www.tl-ultralight.cz e-mail: sales@tl-ultralight.cz

EuroStar SL / SLW
A side-by-side two-seat cantilever lowwing advanced ultralight aircraft of all metal structure. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912UL or ULS engines, with fixed of variable pitch propeller. EuroStar SLW version uses LSA airframe with a wet wing and range 1300 km. Span 8,10 m, length 5,98 m, wing area 9,84 m2, weight 264 kg, cruising speed 210 - 245 km/h. Evektor-Aerotechnik, a.s., Leteck 1384, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic www.evektor.com e-mail: marketing@evektor.cz

SportStar MAX
An all metal side-by-side two-seat S-LSA aircraft - the very first aircraft in the world approved by the FAA in the US S-LSA category. Powered by Rotax 912ULS engine, with fixed or variable pich propeller. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Altogether over 900 machines of the EuroStar/SportStar line have been built. Span 8,65 m, length 5,98 m, wing area 10,47 m2, weight 307 kg, cruising speed 205 - 215 km/h. Evektor-Aerotechnik, a.s., Leteck 1384, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic www.evektor.com e-mail: marketing@evektor.cz

Jora
A composite-structure, braced highwing side-by-side two-seat ultralight. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by a choice of engines - Jabiru 2200, Rotax 912UL or Rotax 582. The propeller is a two-bladed, groundadjustable Wood-comp. (130 aircraft have been built, including the kits.) Span 9,80 m, length 6,05 m, wing area 11,40 m2, weight 262 - 275 kg, max. level speed (Vh) 186 km/h. Jora, spol. s r.o., 565 42 Vraclav, Czech Republic, www.jora.cz e-mail: joraul@quick.cz

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Tulk Dandy
A two-seat side-by-side high-wing braced ultralight monoplane of classic design. All-wood flapped wing is mated to a welded steel tube truss fuselage and empennage. Fixed tailwheel undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 503 or 912 and similar powerplants. (So far 68 aircraft flown.) Span 9,80 m, length 5,60 m, wing area 10,80 m2, empty weight 255 kg, cruising speed 100 - 140 km/h. Tom Podeva, vroba a opravy UL letadel, jezd u Uniova 87, 783 96, Czech Republic www.podesva-air.com e-mail:t.podesva@cmail.cz

Piper UL Cubby
A tandem two-seat high-wing braced ultralight monoplane of classic design. It features an all-wood wing and welded steel tube truss fuselage and tail surfaces. Fixed tailwheel undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 503, 912 or similar powerplants. (So far 68 aircraft built and flown.) Span 8,68 m, length 6,40 m, wing area 10,80 m2, empty weight 292 kg, cruising speed 165 km/h. Tom Podeva, vroba a opravy UL letadel, jezd u Uniova 87, 783 96, Czech Republic www.podesva-air.com e-mail:t.podesva@cmail.cz

Trener UL
A tandem two-seat low-wing ultralight, inspired by the famous Zlin Trener line. Of mixed metal/wood structure, with either wooden or metal wing and welded steel tube truss, fabric covered fuselage. Fixed or retractable tailwheel undercarriage. Powered by Parma Technik (Walter) Mikron IIIC. (12 aircraft flown.) Span 8,68 m, length 6,40 m, wing area 10,80 m2, empty weight 292 kg, cruising speed 165 km/h. Tom Podeva, vroba a opravy UL letadel, jezd u Uniova 87, 783 96, Czech Republic www.podesva-air.com e-mail:t.podesva@cmail.cz

FM-250 Vampire
FM-250 Vampire is an all composite low wing ultralight side-by-side two-seater. It is powered by Rotax 912 and has useful load of 190 kg. It is capable of towing gliders up to 700 kg MTOM. Used as a training aircraft in flight schools as well as a long range UL tourer. Span 7,80 m, length 6,26 m, weight 266 kg, cruising speed 180 - 230 km/h. Flying Machines, s.r.o., Ras oky 132, 55221 Rasoky, Czech Republic www.flyingmachines.cz e-mail: info@flyingmachines.cz

SR-01 Magic
Tandem two-seat low-wing all-metal monoplane with tricycle fixed undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912ULS, turning a Woodcomp three-blade composite propeller. The machine is designed for the UL and LSA category. Span 9,44 m, length 6,96 m, wing area 11,73 m2, max. cruising speed 220 km/h. Eurodisplay, s.r.o., Prmyslov zna Kozomn, 278 01 Kralupy nad Vltavou, Czech Republic www.aeromagic.cz e-mail: vlasta.kriz@centrum.cz

MH-46 Eclipse
Ultralight two-seat braced high-wing monoplane. It is very controllable and features a spacious cockpit for two sideby-side pilots. The tricycle undercarriage is fixed, power is provided by Rotax 912S engine, turning a three-bladed variablepitch propeller. Span 9,80 m, length 6,75 m, wing area 11,30 m2, cruise speed 190 - 250 km/h. AeroSette, spol. s r.o., Ndran 20, 463 31 Chrastava, Czech Republic www.aerosette.eu e-mail: info@aerosette.eu

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NG 4-UL
A brand new all-metal cantilever low wing UL aircraft, designed with superbly spacious, comfortable side-by-side cockpit and excellent flight characteristics. Powered by Rotax 912 or 914. Available in LSA version, too, also with Jabiru, Lycoming or Continental engines. Span 8,10 m, length 6,45 m, wing area 10,00 m2, empty weight 295 kg, cruising speed 240 km/h. Roko Aero, a.s., Office: Nad Ovrnou V/1778, 760 01 Zln, Czech Republic www.rokoaero.com e-mail: info@rokoaero.com Production: Vtrn 1604, 688 01 Uhersk Brod

S-Wing
A braced high-wing composite structure ultralight side-by-side two-seater. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 912UL or 912ULS engines with two-bladed, ground-adjustable composite Woodcomp propellers. (13 machines have been produced so far.) Span 10,20 m, length 6,29 m, wing area 12,68 m2, empty weight 296 kg, cruising speed 160 km/h. Vladimr Rajchl, L. M. Pazka 495/8, 370 01 esk Budjovice, Czech Republic www.s-wing-cz e-mail: v.rajchl@volny.cz

Skyboy
A braced high-wing side-by-side ultralight two-seater of mixed glassfibre and metal structure. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 582 or 912UL, turning a three-bladed Woodcomp or four-bladed Warpdrive propeller. Span 9,00 m, length 6,00 m, wing area 13,50 m2, empty weight 285 kg, max. level speed (Vh) 140 km/h. Interplane, s.r.o., Letit Zbraslavice, 285 21 Zbraslavice, Czech Republic www.interplaneaircraft.com e-mail: interplane.usa@gmail.cz

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ZJ-Viera
The true motorbike of the sky. ZJ-Viera is an extremely lightweight single-seater, designed by Marek Ivanov. Of mainly composite structure, its wing is partly covered in Ceconite fabric. Powered by a single-cylinder Flyengine F200 twostroke of 19 kW/26 hp. Span 7,50 m, length 5,00 m, wing area 9,00 m2, empty weight 77 kg, cruising speed (Vh) 103 km/h. IvanovAero s.r.o., Severni 760, 500 03 Hradec Krlov, Czech Republic www.IvanovAero.cz e-mail: zjviera@email.cz

FM-301 Stream
FM-301 Stream is a highly streamlined two-seat ultralight trike of all-composite semimonocoque load-bearing structure. It is powered by HKS 700E engine. It features a spacious baggage compartment, integral fuel tank and offers its pilots pleasant flight characteristics. Uses the CZ 15.4 wing, produced by Karel Haman. Wing span 9.70 m, wing area 15.4 m2, wing sweep angle at tip 129, weight of wing 49 kg. Flying Machines, s.r.o., Ras oky 132, 55221 Rasoky, Czech Republic www.flyingmachines.cz e-mail: info@flyingmachines.cz

Tomi-Cross 5 Sport
Tandem two-seat powered trike for hangglider wing. Independent suspension with individually sprung wheels. Rear-wheel spats with directional fins. The frame of steel and dural tubing. Aluminium fuel tank of 38 litre capacity. Designed for mounting Rotax, Hirth and other engines and Aeros wings. Weight (witout engine and instruments) up to 60 kg, wheel track 1620 mm, wheelbase 1750 mm. M. ehk - TOMI-AVIATION, Budovatel 301, 533 13 eany nad Labem, Czech Republik

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M-2 Scout
A side-by-side two seater low-wing allmetal aircraft available in UL and LSA versions. Tricycle fixed landing gear. Powered by Rotax 912 engine turning several types of propellers. First two prototypes are currently undergoing tests. Span 9,40 m, length 6,75 m, wing area 12,90 m2, empty weight 295 kg, cruising speed 180 - 220 km/h. Kubek Aircraft, s.r.o., Jarn 2b, 614 00 Brno, Czech Republic www.m2-scout.cz e-mail: info@kubicekaircraft.cz

Shark
A tandem two-seat high performance ultralight/LSA low wing with all-composite, mostly carbon airframe. Retractable undercarriage for UL and 600kg MTOW experimental version; fixed u/c for LSA, limited by the small wing to 560 kg MTOW. Powered by Rotax 912ULS. The prototype nears completion. Span 7,90 m, length 6,70 m, wing area 9,50 m2, empty weight 290 kg, cruising speed 250 km/h. TEST, COMP-LET, s.r.o., org. sloka, Zahradn 995, 594 01 Velk Mezi, Czech Republic www.shark.aero, www.testandfly.com e-mail: info@testandfly.cz

Sonet
An all composite, side-by-side two-seat, cantilever low-wing ultralight. It has excellent performance and a remarkable useful load with just 45kW/60hp engine. Sonet uses the same fuselage as Sonata, but has shorter-span wings and horizontal tail surfaces. It has tricycle undercarriage with steerable nosewheel. Span 11,70 m, length 6,40 m, wing area 10,50 m2, empty weight 265 kg, max. level speed (Vh) 201 km/h, glide ratio 1:14. Airsport, s.r.o., Zbraslavice 358, 285 21 Zbraslavice, Czech Republic www.airsport.cz e-mail: airsport@volny.cz

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Sonata
A side-by-side two-seat, cantilever lowwinged, T-tailed powered ultralight glider of composite structure. Comfortable cockpit under large forward-hinged canopy. The tandem main landing gear is retractable and has a steerable tailwheel. The aircraft is powered by Rotax 582, special two blade composite propeller retracts into the nose of airplane. Span 15,05 m, length 6,50 m, wing area 14,28 m2, empty weight 157 kg, max. level speed 185 km/h, glide ratio 1:29. Airsport, s.r.o., Zbraslavice 358, 285 21 Zbraslavice, Czech Republic www.airsport.cz e-mail: airsport@volny.cz

Banjo MH
A single-seat braced high-wing ultralight of mixed wood/glassfibre structure, powered by Rotax 447. Retractable wooden two-bladed ProFe propeller. Fixed singlewheel undercarriage. (40 aircraft produced so far.) Span 13,30 m, length 6,30 m, wing area 10,50 m2, empty weight 157 kg, cruising speed 110 km/h, glide ratio 1:28 at 85 km/h. ProFe, Letinsk 811, 549 01 Nov Msto nad Metuj, Czech Republic www.profe.cz e-mail: info@profe.cz

Duo Banjo
A two-seat braced shoulder-wing ultralight of mixed wood/glassfibre structure, powered by Rotax 447. Retractable wooden two-bladed ProFe propeller. Fixed two-wheel undercarriage. (8 aircraft produced so far.) Span 16,00 m, length 7,35 m, wing area 13,86 m2, empty weight 240 kg, max. level speed (Vh) 142 km/h, glide ratio 1:29 at 103 km/h. ProFe, Letinsk 811, 549 01 Nov Msto nad Metuj, Czech Republic www.profe.cz e-mail: info@profe.cz

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Viva
Side-by-side two-seat all-composite cantilever low-wing ultralight. Retractable single-wheel undercarriage; Rotax 503 or HKS-700E engine with a two-bladed, folding composite propeller. (3 aircraft have been built so far). Span 17,00 m, length 6,90 m, wing surface 14,20 m2, empty weight 292 kg, max. level speed (Vh) 180 km/h, glide ratio 1:39,8 at 100 km/h. Composit Airplanes, s.r.o., Peliny 315, 565 01 Choce, Czech Republic www.compositairplanes.cz e-mail: info@compositairplanes.cz

Discus CS
A single-seat mid-wing, T-tailed all-composite high-performance sailplane of the FAI Standard and Club Class. Water ballast tanks in the wing for 184 l. The sprung and braked single mainwheel is retractable, the tailwheel is not sprung. (In the Czech Republic, 331 Discus CSs have been manufactured so far.) Span 15,00 m, length 6,58 m, wing surface 10,58 m2, empty weight 233 kg, glide ratio 1:42,5 at 100 km/h. Schempp-Hirth, vroba letadel, spol. s r.o., U Dvoiska 1733, 565 01 Choce, Czech Republic www.shvl.cz e-mail: info@shvl.cz

Duo Discus C
A two-seat mid-wing all-composite high-performance sailplane with a T-tail. Water ballast tanks in wing for 200 l. The sprung and braked single mainwheel is retractable, the tailwheel is not. sprung. (So far 578 of these gliders were manufactured here.) Span 20,00 m, length 8,62 m, wing area 16,40 m2, empty weight 410 kg, glide ratio 1:45. Schempp-Hirth, vroba letadel, spol. s r.o., U Dvoiska 1733, 565 01 Choce, Czech Republic www.shvl.cz e-mail: info@shvl.cz

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TST-13 Junior
A single-seat mid-wing ultralight of composite structure. Tailwheel undercarriage. Powered by Rotax 447 or 503 with a twobladed fixed Woodcomp propeller or with a variable-pitch propeller. (5 aircraft have been built so far). Span 15,00 m, length 6,86 m, wing area 10,05 m2, empty weight 210 kg, max. level speed (Vh) 160 km/h. TEST, COMP-LET, s.r.o., org. sloka, Zahradn 995, 594 01 Velk Mezi, Czech Republic www.testandfly.com www.testandfly.cz e-mail: info@testandfly.cz

TST-10M Atlas
A single-seat ultralight powered glider of composite structure. The single-wheel undercarriage has a tailwheel. Powered by Rotax 447 with a two-blade Wolner propeller. (32 machines have been manufactured so far.) Span 15,00 m, length 6,70 m, wing area 10,10 m2, empty weight 220 kg, glide ratio 1:38 at 110 km/h. TEST, COMP-LET, s.r.o., org. sloka, Zahradn 995, 594 01 Velk Mezi, Czech Republic www.testandfly.com www.testandfly.cz e-mail: info@testandfly.cz

TST-14M Bonus
A tandem two-seat mid-wing ultralight powered glider of composite structure. The two-wheel tandem undercarriage has a tailwheel. Powered by Rotax 503 and a two-bladed fixed Wolner propeller. (15 aircraft have been built) Span 17,00 m, length 8,60 m, wing area 12,60 m2, empty weight 285 kg, glide ratio 1:38 at 110 km/h. TEST, COMP-LET, s.r.o., org. sloka, Zahradn 995, 594 01 Velk Mezi, Czech Republic www.testandfly.com www.testandfly.cz e-mail: info@testandfly.cz

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HPH-304S Shark
A single-seat mid-wing, T-tailed all-composite high-performance sailplane of the FAI 18metre Class. Water ballast tanks in wing for 195 l. The sprung and braked single mainwheel is retractable. A HpH-304S with an experimental turbine engine shown here. (In series production from 2008, so far eight machines flown. Total Glassflgel production of gliders 1600, with HpH share of this number totalling 92 machines.) Span 18,00 m, length 6,79 m, wing surface 11,80 m2, empty weight 280 kg, glide ratio 1:51 at 125 km/h. HPH, s.r.o., slavsk 126, P.O.Box 112, 284 01 Kutn Hora, Czech Republic www.hph.cz e-mail: hph@hph.cz

G-304C
A single-seat mid-wing all-composite high-performance sailplane of the FAIs Standard category with a T-tail. Water ballast tanks in wing for 115 l. Braked single mainwheel 5x5 is retractable. 304C is easy and exellent glider for begginer. 2004 winner of Barron Hilton Cup. Span 15,00 m, length 6,45 m, wing surface 9,90 m2, empty weight 235 kg, glide ratio 1:42,5 at 116 km/h. HPH, s.r.o., slavsk 126, P.O.Box 112, 284 01 Kutn Hora, Czech Republic www.hph.cz e-mail: hph@hph.cz

KKB-15
A single-seat experimental high-performance competition glider of all-composite construction with elliptical wing and horizontal tail for aerodynamic efficiency. Equipped with single-wheel retractable undercarriage and wing water-ballast tanks of 150 litres. Wingtip extensions and motorization under development. Span 15,00 m, length 6,43 m, wing area 10,01 m2 MTOW 499 kg, VNE 250 km/h, glide ratio 1:45 at 133 km/h. TEST, COMP-LET, s.r.o., org. sloka, Zahradn 995, 594 01 Velk Mezi, Czech Republic www.shark.aero, www.testandfly.com e-mail: info@testandfly.cz

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Zlin Z-242L
An all-metal low-wing training and sports/touring side-by-side two-seater. Suitable for aerobatics (+6 and -3,5 g in the aerobatic category). Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Lycoming AEIO-360A-1B-6, turning a three-bladed Muehlbauer or Hartzell constant-speed propeller. Certified according to FAR 23. Span 9,34 m, length 6,94 m, weight empty equipped 730 kg, MTOW 970 kg, cruising speed 227 km/h.

Moravan Aviation, s.r.o.,

Letit 1578, 765 81 Otrokovice, Czech Republic www.zlinaircraft.cz e-mail: info@zlinaircraft.cz

Zlin Z-143LSi
An all-metal low-wing touring and multipurpose four-seater. Fixed tricycle undercarriage. Powered by Lycoming IO-540C4D-5, turning a three-bladed Muehlbauer constant-speed propeller. Certified according to FAR 23. Span 10,14 m, length 7,58 m, wing area 14,87 m2, weight empty equipped 850 kg, MTOW 1350 kg, cruising speed 243 km/h.

Moravan Aviation, s.r.o.,

Letit 1578, 765 81 Otrokovice, Czech Republic www.zlinaircraft.cz e-mail: info@zlinaircraft.cz

M1 SpeedCruiser
The M-1 SpeedCruiser is a new allmetal, low-wing four seater monoplane, available as a homebuilders kit. It is designed for engines from 185kW / 250HP to 370kW / 500HP. Its tough metal structure is stressed to +6/-3g. Kit is complete with preformed aluminium engine cowls and fairings. Span 8,27 m, length 6,60 m, empty weight 800 kg, MTOW 1 170 kg, cruising speed 350 km/h. High Performance Aircraft International, s.r.o., Lobeek 732, 278 01 Kralupy nad Vltavou, Czech Republic www.hpa-international.com www.hpai.cz e-mail: hpai@mbox.cz

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VUT-100 Cobra
A a four-seat cantilever low-wing touring monoplane of all-metal structure. Retractable tricycle undercarriage. A glass cockpit with the PFD and MFD displays. Powered by Lycoming IO-580B1A of 235 kW/315 hp with a three-bladed constant-speed propeller. (Two prototypes are flying.) Span 10,50 m, length 8,00 m, wing area 12,20 m2, empty weight 880 kg, MTOW 1 450 kg, cruising speed 310 km/h. Evektor-Aerotechnik, a.s., Leteck 1384, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic www.evektor.com e-mail: marketing@evektor.cz

EV-55 Outback
The EV-55 Outback is the new generation twin engine utility turboprop airplane for transport of 9 to 14 passengers or corresponding cargo. The airplane has an all metal structure and is powered by PT6A-21 engines and 4-blade constant-speed propellers. Retractable landing gear with anti-skid system. (The prototype is nearing the final assembly) Wing span 16.10 m, length 14.35 m, max. take-off weight 4 600 kg, max. cruising speed 408 km/h. Evektor-Aerotechnik, a.s., Leteck 1384, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic www.evektor.com e-mail: marketing@evektor.cz

L-410UVP-E20
Twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft for 19 passengers, with certifications according to FAR 23 regulation. Its unique, robust, and effective design offers remarkable "hot and high" performance and excellent STOL capability even on unpaved runways. Powerplant: Walter M-601E and Avia V-510 propellers. Span 19,98 m, length 14.42 m, max. weight 6 600 kg, max. cruising speed 386 km/h, max. range 1 400 km. Aircraft Industries, a.s., Na Zhonech 1177, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic www.let.cz email: lel@let.cz

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Mikron III
The Mikron III is an inverted in-line fourcylinder four-stroke, OHV petrol aero engine, with a downdraught carburettor. It is produced in several versions - for lightplanes (A, AE, B ) and for ultralights (AUL, BUL). Left-hand turning, cylinder bore 90 mm, piston stroke 90 mm, total swept volume 2,44 litre, weight 69 kg (depending on version), take-off power 55 kW (75 HP) at 2 760 r.p.m., max. continuous power 51 kW (69 HP at 2 600 r.p.m. PARMA - TECHNIK, s.r.o., Uherskobrodsk 962, 763 26 Luhaovice, Czech Republic e-mail: parma@parmatechnik.cz e-mail: info@parmatechnik.cz

JCV-360
A brand-new twin-cylinder watercooled four-stroke petrol aero engine. Four valves per cylinder. The engine is slated to power paraglider trikes, ultralight single-seaters and for other applications Length 58 cm, width 34 cm, height 36 cm, weight 26 kg, Operational r.p.m. 5500 - 6500, power output 28 kW / 38 HP. Verner Motor, Vikovice 562, 788 13 umperk, Czech Republic www. vernermotor.com e-mail: vernermotor@vernermotor.com

Alfa T-422
This horizontally-opposed four-cylinder aircooled fuel-injected single-OHC directdrive engine uses an electronic ignition and injection control unit by Ignitech. Swept volume 2 183 cm3 , bore 95 mm, stroke 77 mm, compression ratio 1:9,3, max. take-off power 63 kW /85 HP) at 2900 rpm, dry weight 74 kg, equipped weight 81 kg, max. permitted rpm 3 600, time to major overhaul 2 500 h. TREFIL ENGINE, s.r.o., Suterova 2013, 709 00 Ostrava - M. Hory, Czech Republic www.trefil.net e-mail: trefil@trefil-engine.cz

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TJ-100
The TJ-100A engine is noteworthy by its compact design, excellent thrust/weight ratio and low fuel consumption for its power category. The conception of this engine is classical - with radial compressor and annual combustion chamber, axial turbine and a fixed exhaust nozzle. Max.diameter 272 mm, length 625 mm, dry weight (with accessories) 20,6 kg, max. thrust 1 100 N, min. specific fuel consumption 1.09 kg/DaN/h. Prvn brnnsk strojrna Velk Bte, a.s., Vlkovsk 279, 595 12 Velk Bte, Czech Republic www.pbsvb.cz e-mail: sales@pbsvb.cz

TP-100
The Prvn brnnsk strojrna Velk Bte, a.s. began tests of a demonstrator turboprop engine, the TP-100, developed from the TJ-100 jet. In the new guise the jet engine serves as a gas generator, feeding the free turbine. The latter drives through a reduction gearbox a tractor or a pusher three-bladed constant-speed propeller. Dimensions 330 x 382 x 870 mm, weight 55 kg, shaft output 180 kW (H=0 m, 0 km/h), thust with Avia 723 propeller 5 394 N, exhaust thrust 259 N, propeller r.p.m. 2 158. Prvn brnnsk strojrna Velk Bte, a.s., Vlkovsk 279, 595 12 Velk Bte, Czech Republic www.pbsvb.cz e-mail: sales@pbsvb.cz

M 601E-11
Walter Aircraft Engines presents series of M 601 turboprop aero engines ranging from 41 to 580 kW, (550 to 777 shp). New members of family with higher power will come to market soon. Max. height 650 mm, max. width 590 mm, max. length 1675 mm, fully fitted engine mass 203 kg. Walter Aircraft Engines, GE Aviation Czech, s.r.o., Beranovch 65, 199 02 Praha 9, Czech Republic marketing@walterengines.com www.walterengines.com

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Certification stress / strength tests

Serve to prove the basic structural strength of all primary structure assemblies of the aircraft, such as wing, fuselage, empennage etc.
the tests are carried out by the manufacturer under the supervision from the LAA R the tests are carried out by simple loading methods the tests are carried out until the calculated limit stress/load is achieved, while the visual checks and measurements of the deformation are carried out too

The concept of the tests

Each structure has therefore to pass a system of strength tests, covering the requirements of the regulations to at least the calculated loads. The tests are carried out at normal temperatures, therefore various additional coefficients are applied to the results to cater for the specific thermal properties of composites as deemed necessary.

With the wings the ultimate strength (loading to destruction) tests are preferred to ascertain the actual strength reserves of the airframe. Often the failed critical points of structures are appropriately strengthened and the tests are repeated to find eventual other critical points. Cooperation with the Institute of Aerospace Engineering of Brno University of Technology takes place here. The tests results are in case of failures compared to the design calculations and thus they serve to precise design calculaton methods.

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Aerospace Engineering at Czech Technical University in Prague
The Czech Technical University in Prague (VUT) is one of the most important and respected Czech technical universities. Since 1926 it trains aviation engineers and also carries many high-level scientific, research and development activities in the realm of aerospace, undertaken at the University departments (faculties) - the machine engineering, electric engineering and transport engineering. These departments have a number of specialized sites, serving the needs of University as well as working as needed for the aerospace industry R&D, and for the air transport. The Czech Technical University in Prague (VUT) offers the following aviation-related courses of study:

Czech Technical University in Prague www.cvut.cz www.aerospace.fsik.cvut.cz

Some of the activities of the VUT in the aviation domain: Design, research, development and building of sports aircraft including airframes of light and ultralight category. Safety and reliability of aircraft structures and powerplants. Strength and life of aircraft structures. Research, development and design of aero engines and light fan propulsion. Aerodynamics and mechanics of flight. Aerodynamic design of airfoils for airframes and propellers. Research and design solutions for cases of spatial flow in applications of external and internal aerodynamics, including the flow in curved channels. Composite materials and composite structures. Aeroelasticity of aircraft, modal analysis of structures. Research and development of aviation technologies in foundry practice, forming, welding, machining, surface finishing, metrology and assembly in aerospace manufacture. Research and development of avionic systems for small sporting aircraft. The research and development of a budget autopilot for small transport aircraft Research and development aimed at reliable integrated GPS, Glonass and Galileo systems' receivers.

Aircraft (aircraft structures-airframes, aviation powerplants) Aviation control and information systems Air transport Professional pilot Operation and control of air transport Aircraft maintenance techniques

Brno University of Technology in the aerospace research and development

The aviation education has a long-standing tradition at the universities of Brno; it brought, besides e.g. the development of the turbine aero engines, also some pioneering aircraft designs and high-performance gliders of the thirties and sixties. In 1982 at the Brno University of Technology the Aviation department has been re-established and in 1993 the University had founded its Institute of Aerospace Engineering (IAE), led by Prof. Ing. Antonn Ptk, CSc., as a part of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The IAE task is to educate aviation professionals and to undertake scientific and research activities. The Institute offers master degree in aircraft design and in aircraft operations, a baccalaureate study for professional pilots, using its flying school, and also the graduate (PhD) studies. The work of the IAE is from the beginning aimed at a close cooperation with companies of the Czech aerospace industry and currently also at some European Community projects. In 2000 the Aerospace Research Centre (ARC) has been created, based on the programme of research centres of the Ministry of Youth, Education and Sports of the Czech Republic (MMT). The Aerospace Research Centre's work is supervised by a fifteen-member council, with an absolute majority of industry representatives, thus the Centre ensures a transfer of research results to the aviation industry and the feedback of the industry knowledge to the research sites. The activities of the IAE and ARC are aimed at aerodynamics, modern technologies and materials, systems' reliability, hydraulic systems, space research and at the aeronautical structures, strength and life of aircraft and also at the economic aspects of the aircraft development. An important asset of the IAE is the test facility with the Czech CAA certificate for static and fatigue testing of aircraft structures. The wide scope of work is documented by some of the many tasks in which the IAE participated or participates. Here belong e.g. the: The development of the KP-2U Sova ultralight and its further upgrading. The project of the KP-3V ultralight airplane.

www.lu.fme.vutbr.cz

www.fme.vutbr.cz

Collaboration in the development of the Aero Ae-270 turboprop transport. Design of the VUT-100 Cobra five-seat touring aircraft. Collaboration with the HPH company in the development of the HPH-304S high-performance all-composite glider. Collaboration in the development of the EV-55 light transport, whose prototype is being built at the Evektor Co.'s premises in Kunovice, S-E Moravia. Design of the turboprop engine intakes. Cooperation with the Jihlavan Co. in the development of hydraulic components for small transport airplanes. Design of the VUT-001 Marabu experimental light aeroplane. Cooperation on the EU projects: CESAR, DATON, CELPACT.

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HPH 304S Shark
(FAI 18 m, glide ratio above 50, available also as a powered sailplane). New: the 304S with auxiliary turbine

Museum and exhibition quality scale models of aircraft HPH 304S, 304C, 304CZ hight-performance sailplanes Computer-based design work to order (SolidWorks), CAD/CAM Large-format five-axis CNC machining (9x3x2,5 m) Moulds and tooling for industry Cobra trailers for the road transport of gliders We welcome collaboration with highly-motivated specialists!

Scale models of the L-200, Farman and Ae-45 aircraft

HPH Ltd., Kutn Hora, Czech Republic, phone: (+420) 327 512 633,

www.hph.cz

Aerospool CZ, spol. s r.o.

Aerospool CZ spol.s r.o. - manufacturer of welded (TIG) metal structures, such as engine bearers, undercarriage legs, fuselage frames. Producer of wheels and brakes, parts for landing gear and control systems and of special bolts. ULL and LSA aircraft for reference: Dynamic, Rider, Alto TG, Classic.
Hlavn 439, 687 25 Hluk, Czech Republic tel.: +420572582287 fax.: +420572582288 mob.: +420602749316 e-mail: info@aerospool.cz www.aerospool.cz

5M is a SME manufacturing company which specializes in composite production and bonded sandwich structures. We belong to the most innovative companies in composite industry in Czechia. Our slogan "Smart technologies" shows our effort to develop the right product and use the right material for each customer. 5M develops and produces structural epoxy adhesives, epoxy systems for lamination, casting resins, pulltruded composite profiles, semipregs (prepreg substitute technology) and aluminium sandwich constructions. Whole company covers own laboratory, 100 employees and 3000 m2 production space. Epoxy adhesives for high strength bonding of metals (mainly aluminium) and fibre-reinforced composites. Suitable for bonding of aircraft primary structures. Epoxy resins for laminated parts production, epoxy resin systems for laminating. Room temperature curing, nonylphenol free, great impregnation ability. Certification from Aeronautical Test and Research Institute. Pultruded composite profiles (GFC profiles) glassfibre or carbonfibre profiles (rod, tubes, custom-made complex shapes). Composite profiles have high tensile and impact strength, corrosion resistance, low weight, low heat conductivity, resistance to aging and provide electric insulation. Aluminium sandwich panels with honeycomb core. Sandwich structures offer excellent mechanical properties together with very low weight of the finished part.

5M s.r.o. 1177, ch

e, 686 04 Kunovic Na Zhone Czech Republic 711, fax +420 572 433 700 3 tel. +420 572 43 w.5M.cz 5M@5M.cz , ww e-mail:

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COMLET, s.r.o., Zmeck 223, 570 01 Litomyl, Czech Republic tel.: +420 326 966 280 fax: +420 326 996 315 mob.: +420 602 293 309 e-mail: dermisek@comlet.cz www.comlet.cz Many years of experience in the manufacture of composite parts of aircraft primary structure. The main specialty is the production of composite landing gear for airplanes of the UL, VLA and LSA category. In this branch our company is the world's biggest producer, with regard to the number of undercarriages sold. We offer all stages of production from model, mould to the final product. Applied Technologies: hand laminating (vacuum) tempered and inject technology (RTM). Materials: Glass, carbon, aramide, sandwiches or other hi-tech composite material applications.

Technometra Radotn, a.s., Vrsk 239, 153 04 Praha 5 - Radotn, Czech Republic tel.: +420 257 195 343, fax: +420 257 910 342, e-mail: info@technometra.cz www.technometra.cz

Is a well-established manufacturer of landing gears, control blocks, hydraulic units, actuators and other accessories for airplanes and helicopters. Has extensive experience in development and production of landing gears since 1930s, having produced more that 10.000 units. Has a high-quality technology base comprising all qualifications, equipment and services necessary for development, manufacture, sales and after-sales support of its products.

BMZ Air Service, s.r.o.,

Beranovch 130, 199 05 Praha 9 Letany, Czech Republic tel.: +420 225 115 450 e-mail: bmzservice@atlas.cz

BMZ Air Service, s.r.o., is a proven specialist in the veteran and vintage as well as in modern aircraft restoration to both static display and especially to the fully airworthy state. For various aviation museums we have restored e.g. the C-3 (Siebel Si 204), F-86 Sabre, Avia BH11, Ilyushin Il-2, Spitfire Mk.IXe, the US WWI LWF Tractor, Imperial Russian Anatra Anasal and many other rarities. Among others we have returned to airworthy status (with all the necessary paperwork etc.) dozens of aircraft, including e.g. - Stampe RSV, Bcker B 131/C-104, Yak-11, L-40 Meta Sokol, Piper PA-18 or M-1C Sokol. The BMZ Air Service, s.r.o., has decades of experience and the machines that passed through their shops fly around the Europe.

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Evektor-Aerotechnik is one of the worlds largest manufacturers of light sport aircraft and advanced UL airplanes, with certified aircraft production, over 35 years experience, 400 employees and a sales network in more than 40 countries worldwide. Uncompromising quality and reliability of Evektor-Aerotechniks airplanes is based on EASA Part 21G certified aircraft production, ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System and LAMA certification. World fleet of LSA and UL airplanes manufactured by EvektorAerotechnik is already exceeding 900 units, represented by popular EuroStar and SportStar aircraft. Long-time experience of Evektor design team in civil and military aviation has become a base for the latest company projects - the single engine four-seater VUT-100 Cobra / SuperCobra and a new generation twin-engine turboprop airplane for 9 to 14 passengers or cargo - the EV-55 Outback currently under prototype production. Evektor-Aerotechnik activities include also the production of aircraft parts and subassemblies including jigs and tools for the European aerospace industry.

Evektor-Aerotechnik, Inc., Letecka 1384, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic e-mail: marketing@evektor.cz www.evektor.com

General Aviation activities: Service and maintenance under EASA approval of gliders and motorgliders Production of the VL-3 all-composite UL / LSA airplane Aviation services - Business flights directly from Brno - Tuany airport to any airport in the Czech Republic or Europe.

The VL-3 UL a/c in flight

Some vintage gliders restored (far left and above)

AVEKO Aircraft - division of Aveko, s.r.o. Jeneweinova 37, 617 00 Brno, Czech Republic www. Aveko. com, www.VL-3.com

Design, development and styling of sport aircraft. Aircraft produced: Gryf ULM-1, Interplane Skyboy, Flyitalia MD-3 Rider, MD-3 SportRider Running development: Gryf P-27 Skyster, Comp-Let Shark, Flyitalia MD-3SL GRYF design
Jaroslav Dostl Wilsonova 18, 695 00 Hodonn, Czech Republic tel.: +420 518 354 048 mob.: +420 721 459 168 e-mail: info@gryfair.cz www.gryfair.cz

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Established: 1992 Number of employees: 15 Yearly production: 200 Export: 80% Actual production programme of paragliders: Instinct Yon Jazz MO.YO. - powered paragliding Quest - tandem Other company products Parachutes for skydiving Parachutes and harnesses for B.A.S.E. Kites for powerkiting

JOJO WINGS, s.r.o.,

Chvalnsk 2109, 413 01 Roudnice nad Labem, Czech Republic tel/fax: +420 416 831 863 email: jojowing@jojowing.com web: www.jojowings.com

Jihostroj a.s., Budjovick 148, 38232 Velen, Czech Republic www.jihostroj.com

JIHOSTROJ a.s. - design, manufacture and testing of propeller control systems, aircraft fuel and hydraulic system components. JIHOSTROJ GOVERNORS series P-ABC-X/Y are designed for use on reciprocating aircraft engines with a constatnt speed single acting propeller using pressure oil to decrease or increase propeller pitch. The governor is smaller in size and weighs less (by as much as 2.1 lbs, or 1kg), than other existing governors, but pumps 30 to 35 percent more oil to ensure the propeller maintains control in all operating conditions.

Registered office: UL JIH, s.r.o., Omlenick 742, 382 41 Kaplice, Czech Republic

Manufactory: UL JIH, s.r.o., Kaplice-ndra 75, 382 42 Kaplice, Czech Republic

tel.:+420 380 311 350, +420 608 240 878 e-mail: business@uljih.cz www.fascination.cz, www.uljih.cz, www.fasci.cz The UL-Jih Ltd., founded in 1990, specializes in the manufacture of ultralight aircraft of both classic and composite materials, also providing for maintenance and repairs. The company started with hang glider production and repair, and soon afterwards began manufacturing parts for UL aircraft. It progressed to building two UL aircraft kits in series, the Kolibk (Humming Bird) and the Lik (Fox). Sunwheel biplanes were produced for export, and in collaboration with the Dallach company, work soon began on the Fascination all-composite monoplane. Now, UL-Jih produces the improved all-composite Fascination low-wing and the Evolution high-wing UL and LSA aircraft, as well as operating a flying school at the Plan airfield near esk Budjovice. 34

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NIRVANA SYSTEMS s.r.o. and FLYSTYLE PRODUCTS, Prstn 523, 760 01 Zln, Czech Republic tel.: +420 577226616, fax: +420 577019117, www.nirvana.cz www.flystyle.cz , e-mail: info@nirvana.cz

Vista - tandem

Colibri

Cruise Carbon trike

Desire

Easy

Electric

New Instinct

Katana

Komaka

Rodeo

NIRVANA SYSTEMS s.r.o. company, is a producer of motor paragliding equipment and provider of a comprehensive paragliding information and consultancy service. Sporting successes prove that Nirvanas continuous development places its products among the world elite in terms of safety, reliability and technical support. Nirvana is aware of the responsibility that comes with this position and wishes to continue providing maximum flying enjoyment for pilots.

Counter Drum/Pointer Altimeter

Turn Indicator

Airspeed Indicator

Electric Attitude Gyro

LUN1120

LUN1216.B

LUN1116

LUN1241

MIKROTECHNA PRAHA, a.s., Barandova 409, 143 00 Praha 4, Czech republic

tel.: +420 225 273 513 fax: +420 225 273 514 e-mail: sales@mikrotechna.cz

Established in 1989 in Hradec Krlov, TL-ULTRALIGHT s.r.o. has produced more than 1000 ultralight aircraft. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and quality, which is evident in our entire line of aircraft. Using the latest technologies and high quality components only, our cutting edge aircraft are flown with satisfaction literally all over the world. You are welcome to visit us for a factory tour and a demonstration flight. TL-ULTRALIGHT s.r.o.
Letit - budova .84 503 41 Hradec Krlov, Czech Republic tel: +420 495 218 910 fax:+420 495 213 378 e-mail: sales@tl-ultralight.cz www.tl-ultralight.cz

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The company activities are aimed especially at the design and calculus work for the UL and sports aircraft and includes: - preliminary design and design studies of aircraft - design using CAD (Solid Works) - stress calculations (FEM NASTRAN) - aerodynamic calculations - consulting - design of both static, stress and flight testing procedures. The company specialises in design and calculation of composite aircraft.

Vanessa air, s.r.o.,

Kornick 86, 570 01 Litomyl, Czech Republic tel./fax: +420-461-614683 e-mail: vanessaair@lit.cz www.vanessaair.cz

Flying Machines s.r.o. is a producer of modern and high performance ultralight aircraft, utilizing mainly glass- and carbon fibre sandwich construction. Among the types of aircraft the company designed and produced is the B-612, a single-seat, retractable landing gear ultralight monoplane, the current world speed record holder in its class. In addition to the aerodynamically controlled ultralight aircraft, the company also produces the ultralight weight shift trikes of composite structure. Actually the Flying Machines Co. concentrates on the production of classic low-wing FM-250 Vampire ultralights and also offers the FM- 301 powered hang-gliders (trikes).

B-612 (left) FM-250 Vampire (below) FM-301 Stream (down)

Flying Machines, s.r.o.,

Rasoky 132, 552 21 Rasoky Czech Republic e-mail: info@flyingmachines.cz www.flyingmachines.cz

Ing.Arch. Roman Ivanov tel: +420 739 292 850 Peter Zeman tel: +421 903 524 900

WOODCOMP s.r.o.
Vodolsk 4, 25070 Odolena Voda, Czech Republic tel. 00420 283971309 fax. 00420 283970286 mob. 00420 724049595 e-mail: info@woodcomp.cz www.woodcomp.cz

WOODCOMP came into existence at the end of 2000 as a result of merger of the two largest manufacturers of aircraft propellers in Czech Republic having a rich and long tradition. The result of this merger is a high-tech company, with production capacity of more than 2000 propellers annually and with a top daily prodution rate of 38 units. The company employs 30 qualified workers. Customers can visit the development and testing facility at the company premises and also the special shops for processing and testing of wood, composite materials and metals. In the production program there are tens of types and more than 150 versions of aircraft propellers of fixed geometry, ground adjustable and variable pitch. The propellers are produced almost for all types of engines and aircraft in the UL, LSA, Experimental and also in PPG category. We offer here the all-wood propellers, all-composite and also the wood-composite propellers. The propellers are marketed and exported into 40 countries worldwide. Our propellers are designed for piston engines up to 220kW/ 300HP. Sales and maintenance/repair centres are in 40 countries Quality system: MOA, DOA, POA.

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Aviation Technology (Avionics, ECU / FADEC) Power Electronics Critical Control Systems Micro-turbine Control Embedded Systems

Research and development Analysis, HW & SW design, testing Certification (DO/254, DO/178B, DO/160E) Prototype and serial production

www.MECHSYS.CZ

Jundrovsk 33, 624 00 Brno, Czech Republic, tel.: +420 541 515 111, fax: +420 541 210 361, e-mail: unis@unis.cz

Galaxy High Technology ,s.r.o., company

is a prominent European producer of parachute ballistic rescue systems for ultralights, light sport aircraft, unmanned aircraft and experimentals in the speed range up to 350 kph. The company exports 90% of its production to all continents. Overall year production represents about 700 units of 53 different modifications. With the Galaxys long tradition, since 1984, the GRS systems are constantly updated and enhanced. Our company develops parachutes that are not only reliable at high speeds, but thanks to the sheer volume of experience, our development effort and thorough testing provide for a quick and reliable opening at low speeds, for safe rescue from the lowest possible altitudes. The ever-growing number of customers testifies not only to the pro-duct quality, but also to a good product support and marketing. Customers like to hear our slogan: "CHANCE FOR RESCUE FROM ANY HEIGHT"

Galaxy-high technology, s.r.o.,

T.1.mje 66/24a, 460 01 Liberec 3, Czech Republic tel.: +420 48 510 44 92 fax: +420 48 510 44 92 e-mail: milan@galaxysky.cz www.galaxysky.cz

Tom Podeva,
vroba, opravy a servis ultralehkch letadel, 783 96 jezd u Uniova 87, Czech Republic tel.: +420 605 550 708, 605 255 605 skype: tomas.podesva e-mail: t.podesva@cmail.cz www.podesva-air.com
Primary (certified) aicraft line: Trener UL, Tulk Dandy, Piper UL Cubby, Amigo Custom-made types, replicas: Me 109 UL, Fokker DVIII UL, Stearman UL, Aero C104 UL, Brigadr UL

The company activities consist of production of custom-designed airplanes, replicas, as well as aircraft made to the documentation provided by clients. Namely we specialize in the "classical" style - made of standard materials (metal + wood); the starting structural element of our aircraft is the steel tube truss or the all-metal semi-monocoque structure. Thanks to our in-house design capability we are able to fulfill various, often unconventional, clients requests (providing the design solution for mono-, bi- or triplanes; high-, mid- or low-wing, side-by-side or tandem seating arrangement, etc.). Besides the manufacturing activities we provide also the servicing - we carry out inspections and checks, repairs and overhauls of light aircraft and we offer all other aviation services, e.g. supply of spare parts, modifications and rebuilding of aircraft etc.

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The JIHLAVAN airplanes, s.r.o., limited company is a traditional manufacturer of light aircraft. Products of this company are for a long time part of the worlds top class, especially in the design, continuous enhancement of the current products as well as modernisation of production technology. High standard of construction and design is based also on long-lasting cooperation with universities. Jihlavan airplanes now produce three types - Skyleader 150, 200 and 500. All models are produced with retractable or fixed undercarriage. More than 180 machines have been already sold worldwide.

Jihlavan Airplanes, s.r.o., Znojemsk 826/64, 586 01 Jihlava, Czech Republic e-mail:info@skyleader.aero www.skyleader.aero

AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTION Our company acts as the subcontractor for different worldwide known aerospace companies. Currently we produce the door assembly for Airbus A-320, certified under official EN 9100. Websites: http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/a320/a320/

We also closely collaborate on the international project of the ENvironmentally Friendly Inter City Aircraft powered by Fuel Cells (ENFI-

CA-FC). Websites: www.enfica-fc.polito.it/en

Cooperation on aircraft design & production for the Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno

University of Technology, Czech Republic. Webpage: lu.fme.vutbr.cz/en/

Aeroprofil, s.r.o., Za Drahouh 1415, 696 62 Strnice, Czech Republic

tel.: +420 518 334 291 mob: +420 604 520 056 e-mail: aeroprofil@post.c www.aeroprofil.com

Aeroprofil
is a small private company with 15 years tradition. The company capabilities: manufacturing duraluminium ribs, frames, pressure forming, riveting aircraft subassemblies on-demand production of aircraft

Piper OK is your reliable aircraft dealer, specializing in new and used Piper aircraft. We are highly familiar with all Piper aircraft models, from Cubs to Cheyennes. As we are based in Czech Republic, where the West meets the East, we understand both worlds, its business traditions and differences. We can help you not only with your aircraft purchase, but also help you to get it certified in your home country, provide you training on the aircraft and even help you to set-up your own flight department and charter operation if desired. Please let professionals take care of your aircraft purchase hassle-free, while you take care of your primary business. Contact: Lubomr ork, tel: +420 602 335 994, +420 318 690 644 fax: +420 318 690 645 e-mail: Lubomir@piper.cz, www.piper.cz www.netflight.cz Mailing Address: Piper OK, a.s., K letiti 25/1073, 160 08 Praha 6, Czech Republic

NetFlight - Our attractive fractional aircraft ownership program offers its members opportunity to fly a modern Piper Meridian turboprops for a cost of piston aircraft. Tailored to attract both the pilot-owners as well as corporate-owners, NetFlight is unique among fractional programs worldwide. To the owner-pilot it offers turbine performance, safety and latest technology which is still manageable and financially adequate to a private pilot, while to the corporate-owners if offers very efficient alternative to traditional business aircraft (piston, turboprops and light jets) to fulfill their business missions. The NetFlight program is the long-sought bridge between private and business flying. Operation Center: Letit Pbram (LKPM), N4943.2 E01406.0, Elevation 1529 ft, RWY 06-24, Info 118,750 MHz

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Avia Propeller s.r.o. main activities: R&D, manufacturing, overhauls, service and Sales of aircraft all metal in flight pitch changeable propellers designed both for piston engines of 140 up to 600 HP and turbines of 603 up to 1820 SHP, used on regional aviation, agricultural, general aviation, sport and aerobatic aeroplanes licensed blade and spinner manufacturing for historical propellers made by world famous US company UTC Hamilton Standard, designed for "Warbirds" P-51 Mustang, T-6 Texan, Junkers etc. high quality products certified in Czech Republic, USA, Russia and in many of European, Asian, Australian, Central and South American countries world-wide export activities Sales and repair service center in USA, Canada, Venezuela system of quality management according to ISO 9001 implemented AVIA PROPELLER, s. r. o. Beranovch 666 190 00 Prague - Letany, Czech Republic tel: +420 2 96 33 65 11 fax: 420 2 96 33 65 19 / 33 e-mail: sales@aviapropeller.cz www.aviapropeller,com

Moravan Aviation, s.r.o., develops and produces aerobatic, training, transport and multipurpose aircraft bearing the famous Zlin trademark. We are a traditional supplier of components, assemblies and safety equipment for other aviation companies (e.g. for L-29, L-39, L-59, L-159, Ae-270, MiG-21, L-13, L-23, L-410 or PZL M-28). Moravan Aviation produces primary airframe structures of pressed sheet and machined, welded and riveted parts and assemblies. It does the final assembly We supply/install and test the wiring and control and navigation systems).

Moravan Aviation
s.r.o.

Moravan Aviation, s.r.o.,

Letit 1578, 765 81 Otrokovice, Czech Republic e-mail: info@zlinaircraft.cz www.zlinaircraft.cz

Since 1994 the U.S.H. Production of Rescue Systems is developing, producing and providing after sales support to the ballistic deployed parachute systems. They use for their operation energy of a rocket motor. While the majority of USHs BR systems were installed in the UL aircraft, currently a system for aircraft of the LSA category, so widespread in the USA, is being developed. It has to cater for the higher, 600 kg weight. The parameters and quality of the already developed and approved products of the USH are being constantly upgraded. They are also approved by the Czech LAA authority and by the German DULV, while the pyrotechnic components are also approved and conform to Czech and German regulations. Since 1994 the USH regularly participates at the Aero Friedrichshafen fair.

U.S.H. Ltd. production of rescue systems

U.S.H.
vroba zchrannch systm, s. r. o.,
Vodansk 2051 / 11, 198 00 Praha 9, Czech Republic tel.fax +42 02 81918828 mob. +420 602 307 648 +420 721 839 893 - english info@ushrescue.com www.ushrescue.com IO: 26161893 DI: CZ26161893

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RESCUE PARACHUTES For UL, LSA, MPG, gliders and experimental aircrafts The Magnum product line for a maximum weight of 2,3 tonne The Ju-40 for the sport aircraft pilots Plus 25, 31, 34, 36, 48, 66 for paragliding and hang-gliding

Stratos 07, s.r.o., Na Folimance 13, 120 00 Praha 2, Czech Republic

tel/fax: +420 - 312 658 151 tel: +420 - 603 416 872 e-mail: info@stratos07.cz www.stratos07.cz

OK Aircraft Service, s.r.o.

Our technical service facility specializes in technical support for ultralight and general aviation aircraft. From simple 100-hour inspections up to complete glass cockpit installation, our team will manage all your technical needs. Through our direct affiliation with several aircraft and equipment manufacturers and cooperation with renowned Part 145 shops, our customers have access to full scale of capabilities and technologies. While other technical shops focus on bigger and more profitable business aircraft, we remain the "general aviation people". If your aircraft needs technical help, come to see us. Contact: Ladislav Kudj, tel: +420 318 690 644, fax: +420 318 690 645, e-mail: ladislav@piper.cz Mailing Address: Drsov 201, okres Pbram, PS 261 01

JIHLAVAN, a.s., is a traditional producer of hydraulic equipment for the aircraft and automotive industry, for medical applications and general use since 1952. So far more than 10.000 aircraft have been equipped with our hydraulic devices. You can meet our products all over the world - flying on the Ilyushin, Yakovlev, MiG, L-29, L-39, L-159, L-410, SAAB JAS-39 Gripen, aircraft etc., on the Zetor tractors, on the Bobcat construction machines and on Tatra trucks, in the aircraft engines from Walter, GE, Pratt & Whitney, etc. Besides its traditional products, our company cooperates with a range of partners in the field of precision machining, completion, assembly, and testing of components made from special materials (stainless steels, titanium, inconels, etc.). Jihlavan, a.s., Znojemsk 64, 586 52 Jihlava, Czech Republic tel: +420 567 115 311, fax: +420 567 310 187, e-mail: market@jihlavan.cz , www.jihlavan.cz

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Production and sales of L-410 aircraft Comprehensive after-sales product support

Aircraft Industries, a.s., Na Zhonech 1177, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic tel: +420-572816002 +420-572816004 fax: +420-572816006 e-mail: let@let.cz www.let.cz AI is a young, dynamic company established in 2004 in order to acquire the ex-LET Kunovice facility, a world-wide famous manufacturer of aircraft with a long history of design, production and servicing of various types and categories of planes, radar components and certain special technologies. During its seventy year history it has produced over 8,000

including deliveries of spare parts, aggregates and components Aircraft updating/upgrading projects Training of pilots and ground crews Comprehensive technological and production capacities (steel forming, machining, welding, riveting, surface treatment, heat treatment, production of special tools and fixtures) R&D (aerodynamics, static strength, fatigue life, aero elasticity, mass and centre of gravity, design) International airport

aircraft. These include the famous L-13 Blanik glider, L-410 commuter aircraft, L-29 "Dolphin" jet trainer, Z-37 "Bumble Bee" crop spraying aircraft, L-200 aero taxi, and many others. At present, Aircraft Industries belongs to the world leading producers in the 19 seat commuter aircraft category and also actively cooperate with a number of aviation and non-aviation companies.

PBS Velk Bte, a.s.

is a modern, prospering and dynamically developing company. We have reached a prominent position on the market not only in the Czech Republic, but also in other countries. The PBS Velk Bte, a.s., gained during more than fifty years history of the company a considerable reputation and experience in design, development and production of many different kinds of turbines for various purposes.

Auxiliary power unit Safr 5 K/G-MI Turbojet engine TJ-100A

Aircraft technique division PBS Velk Bte, a.s., Vlkovsk 279, 595 12 Velk Bte, Czech Republic e-mail: sales@pbsvb.cz www.pbsvb.cz

Production programme of the Aviation Division Small turbine engines for unmanned air vehicles, gliders and other applications SAFIR 5 APUs for various types of aircraft Air start turbines Air conditioning units for aeroplanes and helicopters Cogeneration (combined power/heat) units Transmissions/Gearboxes Low-temperature compressors, helium expansion turbines, Pumps, high-revolution machinery

Balny Kubek spol. s r.o. Jarn 2a, 614 00 Brno, Czech Republic 4912'52.88"N, 1639'32.86"E tel: +420 545 422 620, fax: +420 545 422 621, e-mail: info@kubicekballoons.cz www.kubicekballoons.cz

Kubicek Balloons is currently the third biggest manufacturer of hot-air balloons and airships in the World, producing complete balloon systems - envelopes of up to 8.500 m3volume, baskets for 2 to 16 passengers, burners and other balloon equipment. Kubicek also developed its own special polyester balloon fabric. All production is EASA certified, incl. various special shaped balloons.

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The MarS, a.s. a Czech company, is the largest producer of parachutes and prachuting equipment in the Central-European region. The long-time experience in development and production became a basis for the line of the ATL and PTCH rescue (safety) parachutes. Currently the MarS a.s. produces and markets four types of back-parachutes and two types of seat rescue parachutes. They are slated for use in emergency by pilots of sports aircraft, gliders or helicopters. A number of actual, live jumps in the recent years, especially during gliders crashes, prove the reliability of MarS parachutes. The novelty for the 2009 is the use of the ATL parachutes with a cable version of the MPAAD safety device (based on the requirements of the Czech Armed Forces). This combination of parachute and device increases the probability of pilots rescue in emergency, when for whatever reason he would be unable to deploy the parachute. The MPAAD would do it for him automatically. Another novelty is an increase in the re-packaging cycle of the ATL parachutes to 365 days.

MarS, a.s., Okruzni II, cp. 239, 569 43 Jevicko, Czech Republic krupickova@marsjev.cz www.marsjev.com

We are an aircraft maintenance service station in Prague, operating in accordance with EASA Part 145. Our company has been licenced since 2001. Our staff is highly professional and can adapt to specific wishes of our customers. We are also a charter airline with a Czech AOC (AOC 056) in accordance with EU OPS 1 requirements for passenger and cargo transport across Europe, owning a fleet of aircraft. Our core principle is to provide our clients with comfort and safety on their trips, focusing on flexibility in responding to the needs and requests of our clients. The advantages of employing the services of private airlines include stress-free travel, short clearance times and no delays.

The MAMBA AIR, s.r.o, is an exclusive importer of the CH-7 Kompress helicopters of Italian manufacture for the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. The MAMBA AIR s.r.o imports, assembles, services and commissions the CH-7 Kompress UL helicopters already 10 years. During that period we have amassed a large volue of experience with this type of helicopter. It was not an experimental machine, but ta respected factory-built machine respected the world over, able to operate as reliably as the larger ones. Over 50 machines produced are a testimony to its quality.

MAMBA-AIR, s.r.o.,
Bohuovice 662, 783 14 Bohuovice, Czech Republic tel.: +420 585 389 100 fax.: +420 585 389 101 e-mail: box@mamba-air.cz manazer@mamba-air.cz www.mamba-air.cz

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MarS
Aerotaxi, s.r.o., Airport Prague - Kbely, Mladoboleslavsk 902, 197 00 Prague 9, Czech Republic tel: +420 725 061 908, +420 286 850 967 e-mail: tec@aerotaxi.eu , transport@aerotaxi.eu www.aerotaxi.eu

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Verner Motor, s.r.o., is on the market since 1991. Its main production programme is the development and manufacture of engines for ultralight and Experimental category aircraft including replicas. The company produced over 900 engines, powering also some hovercraft and also some other vehicles and equipment. Currently the Verner Motor, s.r.o., offers the proven VM-133M engine of 51 kW / 70 HP and this year brings a newly developed JCV-360 engine of 28 kW / 38 HP, designed for use in powered paraglider trikes and ultralight singleseaters. The company also finishes development of even smaller JCV-180 engine of 15,5 kW / 21 HP/ and now in prototypes undergoes evaluation also a small five-cylinder radial engine slated especially for the historic aircraft replicas.

Verner Motor, s.r.o.,

New JCV-360 engine (above), the well-proven VM-133M (left) prototype of a small five-cylinder radial

Verner Motor, s.r.o., Vikovice 562, 788 13 umperk, Czech Republic e-mail: vernermotor@vernermotor.com www. vernermotor.com

VODOCHODY

Aero Vodochody, a.s., produces, sells and a services both military and civil aircraft and equipment. It proudly bears the tradition of the Aero Company, founded in 1919, and belongs among the world's oldest aircraft manufacturers. Aero is currently the largest manufacturer of the aircraft and aircraft structures in the Czech Republic and historically the largest manufacturer of the jet trainers in the world.

Currently the Aero Vodochody, a.s., develops two programmes: The programme of cooperations entails collaboration with major aircraft producers provision of complete deliveries of aircraft technology Aero produces e.g. the complete S-76 helicopter, ready for installation of dynamic assemblies, produces the wing centre section of the Alenia C-27J transport, the hinges and internal structures of the doors for the Embraer 170/190 through the Latecoere company and has shares in other cooperation oprogrammes. The military programme provides the training system using the Aero L-159 aircraft provides the programmes operational support of the L-39/L-59

Aero Vodochody, a.s., U Letit 374, 250 70 Odolena Voda, Czech Republic tel: +420 255 761 111, www.aero.cz

Airport, Building 125, 503 41 Hradec Krlov, Czech Republic tel.: +420 49 548 23 93, e-mail: info@tl-elektronic.com www.tl-electronic.com

TL-elektronic is a designer, developer and manufacturer of aircraft systems distributed and sold in 30 countries throughout the world. In our 14 year history we have developed 40 aircraft systems and our customer list has grown to include BAE Systems, Bombardier Rotax, Extra Aircraft Industries and the Red Bull Air Race Team. TLe is a global exporter with 98 % of its sales abroad while maintaining a significant position in Czech industry with its Aircraft Structural Monitoring Unit nominated for the "Czech Head" award for the most significant new technology developed in the Czech Republic in 2004. Holding Certificates: ISO 9001:2001, EASA Part 21 for the Design and Production of General Aviation Products, for Military Aviation Production and the Verification and Testing of Aviation Appliances. Structural Life Monitoring Unit The TL-5824 is capable of both monitoring and instantly evaluating airDeliverables Include: frame structural fatigue. The units operation is based on in-flight measurement of vertical g-forces calculated within a stress spectrum utilizing critical Electronic Flight Systems point strain gauges. The TL-5824 provides real-time data on the residual The Integra Glass Cockpit solution combines an entire instrument panel life-time of an airframe. into one robust unit providing pilots with navigation, flight and engine monitoring on one sunlight readable 7" screen. Light Sport Aircraft and General Aviation Instruments Accelerometers, Altimeters, Air Speed and Vertical Speed indicators, UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Engine Monitoring systems, Fuel management equipment, Intercoms, Integral units for defence, security and humanitarian applications including RPM and Engine Hour monitors, Flight-position loggers, Thermometers, DSA (Detect, Sense & Avoid) and C2I (Command Control and IntelliVariable-axis Auto-pilot systems, Voice warning units, Volt-Ampere Meters gence), and Wireless data communicators. AMPAD (Autonomously Guided Precision Airdrop System).

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Sdruen R4,
Na Prhon 3643, 27601 Mlnk, Czech Republic www.r4.cz

The company is active in the aircraft and aircraft parts design, including the aircraft of the UL and LSA category according to the customers requirements.

DIRECTFLY s.r.o.
is a new company founded with the purpose of the series production of the Alto, a new Czech ultralight airplane, a successfull design so far availableas a homebuilt type only. The company employs a team of highly-skilled professionals with the background in the Czech aerospace industry.

DIRECTFLY, s.r.o.,
Ciheln 573, 687 25 Hluk, Czech Republic tel. 00421 572 582 194 e-mail: tech@directfly.cz www.ultralights.cz

High Performance Aircraft International, s.r.o.

Custom production of aircraft parts and assemblies to order. Manufacture of parts made of sheets of up to 3 mm thickness (aluminium, high-tensile steel, stainless steel). Production facilities and equipment: - rubber stereo moulding of aluminium alloy sheet (500 x 1200 mm size), - 3D CNC milling (600x500x400 mm), - CNC charring/beveling to 3100 mm length and 2 (3) mm thickness - CNC cutting of sheets up to 3100 mm length and 2 (3) mm thickness - metal sheet coiling (minimum radius 30 mm, maximum length 2400 mm, up to 1,5 mm thickness) - special sheet-metal aircraft-grade handiwork (aircraft tinsmith jobs), - extrusion/pulltrusion on the extrusion press up to 1200 mm parts length, - tempering and annealing of aluminium alloy sheet parts, - TIG (in argon gas) and other types of welding (CO2, regular oxy/acetylene welding). We also offer our own CAD/CAM capacities for prototyping (preparation of manufacture).

High Performance Aircraft International, s.r.o. Lobeek 732, 278 01 Kralupy nad Vltavou, Czech Republic tel: +420 315 724 548 fax: +420 315 742 292 e-mail: hpai@mbox.cz www.hpa-international.com

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Sky Paragliders, a.s.

paragliding equipment since 1988
Sky Paragliders is a Czech manufacturer with seat in Northern Moravia with yearly production of up to 1360 paragliders, 6500 reserve parachutes and about 960 harnesses. The complete production, marketing and sale/after sale services is in high season provided for by up to 100 employees. The company has its own production capacity with the latest production technologies for paragliding equipment manufacturing - automatic cutting device, automatic sewing/stitching machines and the CNC technology for strap and line system adjustments. Sky Paragliders certifies all its products both in the DHV and EN laboratories. Sky Paragliders holds the DHV status of a manufacturer and is just about to finish its ISO certification now.

Actual production programme: Fides 2 evo Fides eco Anakis Atis 2 Antea Ares 2 Eris 3 RS Metis 2 Cima Cima K2 Atis 2 freestyle edition Sky Paragliders, a.s., Okrun 39, 739 11 Frdlant nad Ostravic, Czech Republic tel.: +420 558 676 088, fax: +420 558 675 305 e-mail: info@sky-cz.com www.sky-cz.com

W-Motor-Service is a small Czech company with fifteen years of tradition, active in the field of repair, restoration, design and building of current and vintage/veteran aircraft engines and airframes. Among the more common production engines we repair and refurbish mainly the Walter Minor line and the M series (Avia) for the Zlin aerobatic and touring aircraft. Of the historic engines we maintain and repair mainly the radials - Shvetsov ASh-21 (7 cylinders), ASh-62 (9 cylinders), ASh-82 (14 cylinders) and others. The W-Motor-Service company also provide for supply of spare parts for the abovementioned engines.

W-Motor Service, s.r.o., Letite Bubovice, 267 18 Karltejn, Czech Republic tel: +420 311 360 031 fax: +420 311 360 032 skype: wmotorservice e-mail: w-m-s@vol.cz www.w-m-s.cz

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Come and fly-in to see

The Czech Republic lies land-locked among many countries in the very heart of Europe. Thanks to its location it experienced many dramatic moments during the ages, but it also became a meeting point of European cultures, growing, welcoming and giving home to many world-class thinkers, writers, architects, painters, sculptors and musicians. One meets their ideas materialised in works of art gracing the historic Czech towns and cities, castles and chateaux as well as country manors. Paying a visit to the capital of Prague, to Moravian Krom, to South Bohemian esk Krumlov and many other places is therefore akin to taking a living arts history course, it is a meeting with beauty. Also the nature of Czechia is something to behold - it offers deep forests with lurking game, slopes of mountains, both steep ranges and gentle uplands, fertile basins and lowlands around curving rivers, a fisher's paradise. The vast mirrors of ponds and deep river dam reservoirs teem with fowl and fish. Flying over the landscape of Czech Republic you will enjoy the kaleidoscopic change of shapes and colours beneath the wings pass the large, neatly tilled fields, apple orchards, pictur-

esque villages and colourful cities with parks and gardens. It is without doubt these romantic vistas, offered by flying over our lands, contributed to make flying so popular activity in our country we simply feel that the air is our sea. In the Czech Republic there are nine international aerodromes, over fifty general aviation airfields, and over hundred and fifty sports airfields and airstrips, including the ultralight ones. In the mountains there are many summits, ridges and slopes with launch platforms and ramps for paragliding and hang gliding. In the recent years, the free flying over Czechia has attracted many pilots from abroad, in addition to the already hooked domestic aviators. Many Czech airfields now offer a good accommodation for aviation tourists, providing at the same time the technical base for the needs of their winged mounts The Czech Republic is a beautiful and friendly country, both for the landbound tourists and for those who would prefer the bird's eye perspective and free motion in the blue sky. It is as easy as just flying in and seeing for yourself

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As in the automobilism also in the aviation many enthusiasts covet the veteran and vintage machines. Some restore them, often to a state better than the original series production veteran enjoyed when it left the production shops, some build the replicas true to the original that disappeared long ago, according to old blueprints and often with almost detective finding of information. Some of the replicas belong to the category of ultralight aircraft. In Czechia this activity is a domain not only of entusiastic individuals and volunteer groups, but also of small, highly specialised firms. All of them repair, restore or build from stratch their machines for their owners' personal pleasure as well as for education and enlightenment of the general public in matters of technical beauty. The vintage sailplane enthusiasts aggregate in the Czech POTC (Oldtimer gliding Club) and organize their own

aviation contests. The restorers, builders and pilots of historic powered airplanes meet the public at air shows organised from spring till autumn at many airfelds around Czechia and also at the historic aircraft fly-ins. Their dexterity and profound knowledge of their matter has been used to advantage several times by film-makers to build replicas, both flying and otherwise, for historic motion pictures. Thanks to effort of hundreds of these enthusiasts it is possible to see in the sky, besides the sleek and sometimes mundane all metal or all-composite "spam can", also the old and "hairy" classic aeroplanes built of wood and rag. They shine with a special beauty and despite their antique (or antiquated) looks most of them fly pretty well.

The air sports have a long tradition in Czechia - the first medals from international contests were won by Czechoslovak pilots already in the nineteen-twenties. Also now our pilots occupy a prominent position in many aviation disciplines. Our traditional specialty is the aerobatics, precision flying and navigation, gliding and parachutism. Lately we belong to the top in the ultralight flying, too, winning several titles of World and European Team Champions, while the paragliding pilots also bring brilliant results and the hang-gliding pilots placed very well in international contests.

At the Paragliding World Championships 2009 that took place early this year in Mexico, the Czech team, consisting of T. Brauner, D. Ohldal, M. Orlk and R. Kunov, won for the second time in a row the title of World Champions. No wonder the Czech sport aviators were for this year awarded the organizing of several World championships: Between 12th and 23rd August 2009 at the Jihlava airfield the 12th World Ultralight Flying Championships shall take place. Between 3rdJuly and 7th August 2009 at the Nov Msto nad Metuj airfield the World Powered Paragliding Championships shall be flown.

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