Italian maker Tecnam has had its P92 Echo MkII two-seater certified by the German aviation authority, the DULV, in the new 600kg microlight category.
It’s expected that many countries in Europe will follow the German regulations which are the first to be published since EASA announced the 600kg microlight ‘opt-out’ which delegates the certification process top national authorities.
The P92 Echo is a long-standing Tecnam aircraft dating back to 1992. The MkII is a recent update and combines short-field performances, excellent climb characteristics, efficiency and rugged design, teamed with the Echo MKII streamlined composite fuselage.
Cabin volume is increased, providing wider seats and extra fore and aft adjustment for optimal pilot and passenger accommodation, and a modern and advanced cockpit has been designed for total aircraft control.
The optional ballistic parachute, standard in the EU600 kg, and advanced Garmin G3X touch avionics, equipped with synthetic view and ground proximity warning, provide additional safety during every flight.
Since its initial design in 1992, when Tecnam CEO Paolo Pascale first proposed bringing the two-seat aircraft to the ultralight market, in excess of 1,000 P92s have been delivered worldwide.
Customers can choose from a range of options that include the Garmin G3X touch suite featuring two 10.6-inch screens, transponder with GPS, ELT, BRS parachute, and many more.
