Astore, TECNAM Aircraft unveils the Astore all metal low wing light sport aircraft, Sport Aviation Magazine.

TECNAM Astore all metal low wing light sport aircraft

AT AERO-EXPO 2013 we had the rare opportunity to talk with Paolo Pascale the CEO of TECNAM. First of all we would like to congratulate Paolo as this year is TECNAM's 65th anniversary. 1948-2013 and still going strong.

Tecnam has produced over 3,500 aircraft that are supported by a global network of over 60 dealers and 100 Tecnam Service Centers.

At AERO TECNAM unveiled their all-new TECNAM Astore. In Italian Astore translates to ‘Goshawk” a type of bird/falcon that has a bluish-grey back and wings and paler belly parts and if you check out the picture of the plane it is pretty close to that. Grey on the top and white on the bottom. The Astore was designed by Paolo’s uncle, Luigi Pascale, who is 90 years old.

According to Paolo the only thing that the Astore shares with other Tecnam designs is the wing, (which it borrows from the Tecnam Sierra) "there was no need to create something new when it worked so well." But the remainder of the Astore is all new. Astore's interior is huge and the seats slide way back to make entry a step-in affair; no more stomping on the seats to enter this luxurious LSA.

The adjustable seats allow for even the tallest of pilots and when moved forward allow for easy access to the storage area behind them, the storage area can also be accessed via a cargo door on the outside of the Astore.

The interior is a thing of beauty looking like what you would find in a high end Italian sports car, and comes standard with an Apple mini iPad® on a swivel mount. Power for the Astore comes from the tried and true Rotax 912 100 HP, 4 cylinder 100 HP series of engines and the Rotax 914 is also available.

Interest in the Astore was high at the show and the aircraft on display has already been sold. Paolo expects the Astore to be ready for delivery to dealers by the end of June and for the public about the end of August.

65 Years Later ... Tecnam Astore Flies!
By Dan Johnson, June 5, 2013

I want to talk about a 65-year-old company and a 65-year old airplane design, Astore. First came a 1948 Astore. Recently the 2013 Astore — just unveiled to the public last month at the Aero show — took to the air on its first flight. The Italian company showed again that they can take one of Professor Luigi's new designs and achieve it in a remarkably short time.

Head of Aircraft Design for Tecnam through the decades, Luigi Pascale will celebrate his 90th birthday later this year. As a young man he designed the first Astore and many more aircraft since. Yet this senior engineer seemingly doesn't need a rest. Company Managing Director Paolo Pascale said of his uncle, "He is enjoying the design work ... it keeps him alive!" Watch our video interview with Paolo to hear more about the new model.

Tecnam's Astore is their all-new two-seat, low-wing, next-generation Light-Sport airplane celebrated as part of the company's 65th Anniversary. On May 27th, 2013 Tecnam test pilot Enzo De Blasio reported the newest model performed a flawless maiden flight. "Astore's behavior noted from taxi to landing includes really short ground roll radius and good feeling with the oleo pneumatic shock absorber on nose gear," he reported. "Incredibly high elevator power during high speed roll and improved efficiency can be immediately recognized once airborne." He added, "All the promises of this wonderful, comfortable, quiet and fast aircraft are going to become true!"

Astore's instrument panel incorporates an Apple iPad® mini that is supplied with each aircraft as standard equipment. Combined with Levil's G Mini and using its WiFi connection, iPad® Mini provides a full primary flight display using compatible third party applications such as Air Navigation Pro or similar.

Additionally, Tecnam reports a pre-installed, dedicated app will compute the actual weight and balance, provide checklists, and include all the Pilot Operating Handbook sections. "Low operating costs are assured through Tecnam's close association with Rotax Aircraft Engines," added the company.

Teaming up with the leading engine producer joined to an efficient airframe, Tecnam offers customers a choice: the proven carbureted Rotax 912ULS, fuel injected 912iS, or the turbocharged Rotax 914 engine ... any of which can work on mogas, avgas, or a mixture of either in any ratio.

For more information visit:
www.tecnam.com
www.tecnam.net

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