Flying Germany's Longtime Leader, the Affordable Comco Ikarus C42

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Last updated 18 dezembro 2024

Flying Germany's Longtime Leader, the Affordable Comco Ikarus C42

Americans have seen Comco Ikarus‘ C42 before. At least three different importers have represented C42 versions to the U.S. market. Today, Germany’s most successful light aircraft is served by a Canada-based dealer, Ikarus Flight Centre. Yet no one can dispute that C42 — once rebadged as Cyclone for American buyers — has for many years been THE success story in Germany. This southern German company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020. Our favorite British aerojournalist, Dave Unwin is back with another of his imaginatively written and thorough pilot reports. As some of us get ready to head to Sun ‘n Fun 2021, those still unable or unwilling to travel can enjoy this while I gear up for stories from Lakeland, Florida. Enjoy! —DJ Comco Ikarus C42C The air is like glass as the C42 accelerates into a winter sky in the United Kingdom.