African Pilot

LEGEND 540

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The Legend 540 ultralight aircraft is an all-composite, high-wing, strut-braced two-seater with a maximum take-off weight of 472.5 kg. This aircraft is suitable for sport and recreation­al flying, flight training and touring. Thanks to its high performanc­e the plane may also be used for towing gliders. The ultralight Legend aircraft provides spacious area for two people and their baggage. Large doors enable comfortabl­e entry and baggage handling. Adjustable seats ensure an optimal position for pilots of all heights. Four-point harnesses and a solid Kevlar cabin with a rocket rescue system ensure the maximum safety of the crew during emergency situations.

The wing tanks hold a total volume of 100 litres, whilst the engine has a mechanical fuel pump backed by an electric pump. The Legend 540 is powered by either a Rotax ULS, Rotax 912 iS or Rotax 914 UL 2 turbo. Propellers offered are two bladed electrical­ly adjustable Woodcomp SR-3000/2W propeller or three bladed ground adjustable aeroelasti­c Woodcomp Propulse or two bladed electrical­ly adjustable Woodcomp Varia-2 propeller and three bladed ground adjustable aeroelasti­c DUC propeller. Adjustable propellers are controlled by an electronic constant speed unit.

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