Aeolus
Aeolus Aviation
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History
Aeolus Aviation of Reading, Berks, was the trading name of Poisestar Limited. The company designed and built two examples of the Kevin McGrath designed Aeolus Mk.1 microlight in 1982. Poisestar Limited ceased trading as such in January 1995.
Company References
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft, 1985-1986, ed. John W R Taylor
Project Data
| Project No | Type No | Name | Alternative Name(s) | Year | Spec (Requirement) | Status | Qty | Description | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeolus Mk.1 | 1982 | Prdn | 2 | 1S, 1E microlight | 1 |
Project References
- Aeroplane Monthly Mar 1983
Production Details and Type Description
Aeolus Mk.1
Single seat high wing microlight with fully enclosed cockpit. The fuselage comprised a CRP moulded pod, housing the pilot, controls, fuel and powerplant, and an aluminium alloy tailboom. The wings and tail were of conventional tube and fabric construction. The prototype wings were cable braced, but strut bracing was introduced for production examples. One 30 h.p. (333 c.c.) Fuji Robin powerplant.
Single seat high wing microlight with fully enclosed cockpit. The fuselage comprised a CRP moulded pod, housing the pilot, controls, fuel and powerplant, and an aluminium alloy tailboom. The wings and tail were of conventional tube and fabric construction. The prototype wings were cable braced, but strut bracing was introduced for production examples. One 30 h.p. (333 c.c.) Fuji Robin powerplant.
| Aeolus Mk.1 Specification (Production Version) | |||||||||
| Span | Length | Height | Wing Area | Empty Wt | Max AUW | Cruise Speed | Maximum Speed | Range | Service Ceiling |
| 29 ft | 16 ft | 4 ft 3 in | 145 sq ft | 290 lb | 530 lb | 60 mph/ 52 kn | 70 mph/ 61 kn | 260 mi | 12000 ft |
| 8.84 m | 4.88 m | 1.3 m | 13.47 m2 | 132 kg | 240 kg | 97 km/h | 113 km/h | 418 km | 3658 m |
2 aircraft only :
G-MJGF, c/n 001; prototype, registered to Poisestar Limited. First flew October 1982. Registration cancelled June 1990.
G-MMED, c/n 002; first production example, registered to Poisestar Limited.
Total Aeolus Production2
Production References
Page Revision History
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