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Ikarus C42

The C42 is a microlight, an aeroplane with a maximum take-off weight of 450 kg (992 lb).

A popular aircraft at flying clubs, more than 1,200 C42s have been built since 1996 as it is relatively cheap and easy to fly.

A C42 can cost as little as £32,000 whereas a light aircraft can cost more than £200,000.

This C42 was operated by the Scottish Flying Club at Strathaven Airfield in Lanarkshire. Its last flight was in May 2010. The aircraft flew a total of 1,036 hours.

Date:  2004
Mark: FB80
Crew: 1 (pilot)
Passengers: 1
Top speed: 127 mph (204 km/h)
Range: 432 miles (695 km)

Ikarus C42

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Ikarus cockpit

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