Formerly built by Fantasy Air in the Czech Republic, Allegro has a new home in Roseburg, Oregon – built by Allegro USA LLC. “This is the result of a mix of a long tradition in light aircraft development in the Czech Republic with an advanced and innovative design and manufacturing methods available in United States,” manufacturer explains. Allegro did the FAA certificate the third aircraft as a light-sport aircraft in April 2005.
The Allegro, one of the top selling LSA’s in America, has always been the value leader in Light Sport Aircraft with its sporty good looks, great performance, comfort, and exceptional low price, has just become even better. With its production now in the USA, Allegro USA LLC eliminates the concerns for warranty, parts, delivery and financing. Info: FantasyAirUSA.com.
When other aircraft companies are cutting back, Allegro USA LLC is growing and expanding. “We believe in the Allegro and the USA Light Sport market, and will continue with our expansion of the Allegro for the United States market and beyond,” stated Doug Hempstead, president of Allegro USA LLC. “It has never been easier - nor a better time to own a new Allegro light sport aircraft than right now.”
Specifications
• Construction: metal tapered tip profile SM 701 wing, composite fuselage
• Engine: Rotax 912 UL or Rotax 912 S UL
• Fuel tank: 17 gal
• Propeller: 3-blade WOODCOMP
• Wing span: 35 ft 5 in
• Wing area: 122 sq ft
• Overall length: 20 ft 10 in
• Overall height: 6 ft 9 in
• Gliding quality: 1:12
• Maximum T.O. weight: 1320 lb
• Basic empty weight: 622 lbs. with Rotax 912 UL, 628 lbs. with Rotax 912 UL-S
• Load limit factors: +4.0/-2.0 G
Performance
(with Rotax 912 engine):
• Max speed: 137 mph
• Stall speed (with flaps): 40 mph
• Cruise speed 75% power: 120 mph
• Rate of climb: 1000 ft/min
• Max. range: 350 miles
• Takeoff run: 490 ft
• Takeoff to clear 50 ft: 820 ft
• Landing run: 340 ft
• Landing over 50 ft obstacle: 721 ft
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