VSTOL
The Foxbat is a very short take-off and landing (VSTOL) aircraft. With a range of available propellors, being set as required; both the LS and notably the L2 can achieve breathtaking climb performance without compromising very respectable cruise speed. Larger wheel & tyre combinations are also available options for more ‘outback’ capability.
Superb Handling
In all configurations, the Foxbat control response and feedback allow confidence and trust to be developed, especially for tight entry/short field approaches and the like. Stalling is a non-event, with or without flap, as there is no tendency to drop a wing and you can therefore side-slip safely with confidence and authority.
Amazing Visibilty
The doors are glazed to the floor, the windscreen is vast with clear views both upward and behind. If you’re just sightseeing, you can see straight down without banking for unimpeded views and camera shots. The outstanding all round visibility is however an enormous complement to safety for both short field or busy circuit traffic scenarios.
The A32 Vixxen is the next generation of aircraft available from Aeroprakt. With a similar wing design to the A22 but with a more aerodynamic and streamlined airframe, allowing it to fly both faster and slower than the A22. The A32 also benefits from a more spacious feel inside the cockpit.
The Foxbat A22LS SuperSport 600 is the latest Light Sport generation of the proven A22, which has smaller aerodynamic surfaces and gives rise to sportier handling. Additionally, the A22L2 Microlight also benefits from the design enhancements of combined research developments. In both cases however, both the LS and the L2 retain the remarkable short field performance.
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The A32 vixxen and the A22L series Foxbat is predominantly aluminium construction, not a rag and tube aircraft with primitive design and construction techniques. Most of the rivets are aviation “buck” rivets, with very few pop rivets. Final assembly riveting is not required by the builder as apprentice served aircraft fitters complete all structural riveting at the factory. The quality of the manufacture and fittings is not usually found in this class of aircraft and this is worth comparative observation. As one example; the wing mounting points have self -aligning spherical bushes fitted and indeed, wherever a bolt is used as a pivot, there is always a spherical bush or bronze insert fitted to minimise friction and wear to provide security and service longevity. The assembly process is straightforward and can be completed without assistance where a small workshop or single garage could be used comfortably. That said, full ongoing support is in any case provided here in the UK by the importer Dragon Aviation; via vastly experienced guidance and comprehensive documentation.
See for yourself!
Watch some of these amazing videos to see how well the A22 handles and what fun you can have!