3 May 2016
P&M Aviation may be going through a period of reorganisation and consolidating by moving from two premises into one, but the British microlight manufacturer still has time and energy to produce a brand new aircraft, the HypeR. The flex-wing trike was given its debut at the weekend’s Microlight Trade Fair at Popham, Hants.
The HypeR is conventional with a tubular steel frame but has composite body panels enclosing the frame and much of the engine. The bodywork provides adjustable seating for two, and also has a huge underseat storage area making it useful for long distance touring. Upfront, there’s a tall wrap around windscreen said to significantly reduce wind buffet for both pilot and passenger.
HypeR microlight with composite bodywork shown at last weekend’s Microlight Fair at Popham.
The HypeT is powered by a Rotax 912ULS engine, and can be fitted with a BRS parachute as an option. Fuel tank is 65 litres. The wing is P&M’s proven GTR topless wing over 13 sq metres, which can be trimmed to fly from 55 to 95 mph. It also has a Stability and Roll System (STARS) which provides ease of handling in all conditions, says P&M.
P&M’s Tim Jackson said the HypeR’s price would be between the Quik and PulsR.
