Aeroprakt-32

is the latest model in the Aeroprakt family. Before launch, the aircraft was designed and tested for over 3 years. Most of the design efforts focused on aerodynamics and drag reduction as well as on crew comfort. Then the plane was subjected to a very wide range of flight control programs to check whether the theoretical assumptions actually worked in air. The results speak for themselves!

A-32 is manufactured in two basic versions:

UL (MTOM 472.5 kg) with the designation A-32L
LSA (MTOM 600 kg) with the designation A-32

Strong points:

The new model has retained all good features of the A-22. The following points highlight the differences that distinguish both models.

Aerodynamically refined airframe

The fuselage, consisting of three interpenetrating cones, has all the lines of penetration rounded or contoured with fairings. In the same way the wing roots and landing gear springs are contoured. The door design incorporates composite frames with convex glazing, which seal against the airframe to keep noise and aerodynamic drag to a minimum.

Astonishing airspeed span

The drag reduction increased the cruise speed to about 180 km/h and the maximum speed to 220 km/h. At the same time, thanks to unchanged, thick wing profile, flight characteristics at low speeds as well as stall speeds remained at the same level as the A-22. This allows you to retain all the A-22's user-friendly features, while enjoying significantly higher cruise.

VSTOL features

Fast aircraft usually require long take off and landing runs. However, in the A-32, the short take off and landing capability of A-22 has been fully preserved. You can fly faster and still use hundreds of small landing fields.

Light and spacious cabin

The width of the cabin is just 2 cm less than of A-22. The windshield curves up level with the top of wing, resulting in excellent headroom and refined aerodynamics. The fuselage 'monocoque' needs no diagonal struts inside the windshield, so there is an unimpeded, panoramic view forward. Additionally, there is no horizontal cross-member behind the seats and cable control system replaced the aielerons push rods. It results in easy seat positioning and excellent access to the luggage compartment in the floor behind the seats. The shelves above the door are similar as in A-22, there are also bottle pockets on both sides of the instrument panel. The unique visibility from the cabin has been fully preserved.

Sealed cabin

The closed doors are air sealed as well as the cabin itself. It significantly results in reduced level of noise and increased efficiency of cockpit heating. The ventilation system provides high level of flight comfort. The system of door locking has been completely redesigned. Now it requires no spring-loading, increasing service life and giving easy access and secure closing.

High seats

The high-set seats have two significant benefits for pilots and co-pilots alike - a great view over the nose and excellent knee room. There is no longer need to make cut-outs in the instrument panel for very tall pilots. These benefits have been achieved without compromising one of Aeroprakt's great signature benefits - there's no need to duck your head to see under the wing when you're flying the aircraft.

The seats, which tilt forward for luggage access, have storage pockets behind the back-rests and are adjustable fore and aft using a spring locator at the front of the seat.

All-flying tail (stabilator)

A-32 is the first Aeroprakt aircraft that received an all-flying tail. There are three main reasons for it:

control forces and trim drag are reduced
fewer moving parts means greater reliability
more precise control of the aircraft - particularly when taking off and landing.

Facts and figures

Dimensions

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Technical Data & Performance

Model	A-32L	A-32
Engine	Rotax 912 ULS	Rotax 912 ULS
Power	100 HP / 73,5 kW at 5800 RPM	100 HP / 73,5 kW at 5800 RPM
V_NE never exceed speed	230 km/h	240 km/h
V_A max. maneuvering speed	150 km/h	180 km/h
V_FE max. flap extended speed	117 kph	135 km/h
V_S1 stall speed, flaps retracted	60 km/h	60 km/h
V_S0 stall speed full flaps	50 km/h	55 km/h
Cruise speed at 4650 RPM	175 km/h	175 km/h
Max. horizontal speed	215 km/h	215 km/h
Crosswind limit	7 m/s	7 m/s
Max. load factors	+4 / -2	+4 / -2
Take off run at MTOW & ISA	80 m	120 m
Landing run at MTOW & ISA	100 m	158 m
Take off distance over a 15 m obstacle (MTOW & ISA)	230 m	319
Landing distance from 15 m obstacle (MTOW & ISA)	244 m	404