Jodel DR1050 built up from parts over 4 years. My LAA approved Rotax 912S engine conversion design, plans and parts available. Cruises at 90knots with 3 adults and full fuel at 16LPH.
Rotax 912S installation, engine mounts and cowls available
Hi, I’m Bill
The magic of flying has captured my imagination ever since I can remember. For me the ability to fly gives access to unparalleled freedom and adventure.
I started building and flying model aircraft from an early age. Learning to fly seemed always out of reach until I learned to hang glide. Then we started flying them with chainsaw engines and that was at the beginning of the microlight movement.
I have designed several microlights including the Pegasus Quantum, Quik, P&M QuikR, GTR, PulsR and Hypertrike. Now I have built a modified Jodel DR1050 fitted with a Rotax 912S engine which allows very economical family flying.
Flycycle mk 5 roadable powered hang glider.35mph in the air, 15mph on the ground. Plans available for the power unit and undercarriage.
Full plans for flycycle (less wing and engine) are available
Hypertrike designed and certificated for P&M Aviation ltd
Finite element model of Jodel engine mount
Jodel heated pitot modification exploded sketch
My Services
Flight testing
I am an RAeS approved person for E conditions flight testing of prototypes and can prepare an E conditions dossier. I have flight-tested all my own designs, both flexwing and three-axis. I can act as a test pilot for LAA and BMAA projects as well as check flights for existing aircraft. Actual flight time is not chargeable as I am a PPL holder. I have about 4,000 hrs flight time, split 50/50 flexwing and 3 axis.
Design & Stressing
In my career I have been responsible for the design, build, stressing, load testing, certification of several microlight aircraft types. In the last 2 years I have been working on my own and also for Acroflight Ltd, especially with their Altair Hyperworks software.
It’s better to fly if you can. I can help make that possible.
