We found ourselves in the record-breaking Shark, taking a quick flight over the city, and towards a ruin of a castle. Making of 1: After a day full of plane geekery, someone finally popped the magic question: “Wanna fly?” Well, why not? The engine is made by Rotax and is surprisingly efficient, consuming around the same amount of fuel as a car would – but no traffic jams in the sky… Once the basic assembly and painting are done, the aircraft moves to the hangar for the engine and electronics to be installed. ” In fact, the whole aircraft only weighs about 350 kilograms (or 770 pounds). And with rising demand, they’re hoping to up this number to four soon.Īs Petr easily lifts the tail of a plane with his hands, he explains: “ The aircraft is designed according to the European ultralight category standards – so it is very light indeed. This step-by-step process allows SHARK.AERO to produce three planes each month. The assembled composite parts are brushed, painted and polished in a separate area. Mentioning that we’re quickly assured that each Shark is equipped with an emergency parachute to ensure a safe landing for the whole plane in case of any problems. Some parts are even more complex: For instance, the Kevlar cage designed to protect the pilot, and the co-pilot in case of an accident. The process of creating the composites is very complex and for smooth production, the team has to work like a well-oiled machine: laying carbon fiber into molds, joining the layers with epoxy, and using a vacuum pump to ensure a perfect spread and finish. The team at SHARK.AERO makes their own carbon composite parts, with each plane requiring around 200 components. Petr Hýl, the sales and marketing director, introduces us to the Sharks manufacturing process. However they’re not just any planes, but some of the fastest ultralight aircraft around. The SHARK.AERO’s hangar is full of various planes – a jaw-dropping sight. They initially started as a parts producer for Diamond Aircraft but over time, they established their own brand – the Shark. SHARK.AERO is a company with a rich history spanning over 30 years.
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