Ellipse Spirit
also known as Ellipse Aircraft
Inspired by Spitfire, refined to perfection
Ellipse Spirit Aircraft in Flight
Elliptical wing & wing channel
We took the upside of elliptical wings and eliminate all the downsides with clever and modern solutions.
Elliptical wing
Once you hear the term "elliptical wing", almost all aviation enthusiasts think of the British Spitfire. In all textbooks on aeronautical design one can read that in terms of induced drag and efficient use of the wing area, the elliptical works best. The advantage of an elliptical wing, apart from looking graceful and remembering the legendary Spitfires, is that it simply flies better and faster in all modes due to minimal induced drag. And that is why the ellipse flies fast, safe, economically, and therefore far. Plus, we've integrated anchor points directly into the bottom of the wing, which makes it easy to tie down the aircraft at any airfield.
Wing channel
Safety is one of our key priorities for all ellipse modifications. That's why we've incorporated a unique aerodynamic feature in the design of our aircraft, the slot behind the leading edge of the wing. This is a shaped channel in the wing profile that increases lift and prevents the lift separation at low speeds, allowing flight at higher angles of attack. In cruise mode, the slot channel is locked by the external flow and does not significantly increase the drag of the wing. The slot further improves manoeuvrability, prevents loss of lift and reduces the required runway length. In ellipse aircraft, the slot is part of the unique elliptical wing, where it performs its function in the aileron area. The aircraft is thus very stable, safe to fly and falls steadily forward during a stall, even at low speeds.
Why choose Ellipse Spirit Aircraft
Propeller
+MT-Propeller constant speed & E-PROPS carbon options for peak performance and minimal noise.
Read full description →Engine
+ROTAX 915 iS, 912 iS & 912 ULS — world leader in light aircraft propulsion, reliability and economy.
Read full description →Landing gear
+Electrically powered robust retractable gear with shock absorbers pivoting around a single axis.
Read full description →Canopy
+Expansive 360° view, one of the widest cockpits in class with direct access to luggage.
Read full description →Tanks
+Wing tanks holding up to 120 L (31.7 gal) of car or aviation fuel with internal wave breakers.
Read full description →Fowler's flap
+Single slot 3-position Fowler flap dropping stall speed to 50 km/h (33 kts) for ultra-short STOL operations.
Read full description →Luxury Cockpit
High End Avionics of Your Choice
Category of Ellipse Spirit
In the USA, you have three options, how to register this aircraft.
US-LSA
- •Fully factory-built ready-to-fly
- •Require only sport pilot license
- •Fixed gear
- •Fixed propeller
Experimental Amateur Built
- •51% participation on built is required (don't worry, we have a "quick build program" to help you)
- •Any configuration you want
- •Require PPL
Experimental Exhibition
- •Assembled for you
- •Any configuration you want
- •Require PPL
Safety is Number One Priority
Parachute Rescue System
The Galaxy GRS 6 is the fastest and the lightest certified parachute for the LSA category. It already saved 115 lives and counting. That's the reason we include this system in all our airplanes as standard equipment. Safety shouldn't be optional!
Tested for G-load of 12g
The airplane was tested for g-load of 12g. A typical person without a g-suit can handle about 5 G before losing consciousness. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing the plane takes more than two times more beating than you do.
Safety Equipment
Ellipse Spirit Specifications
Travel Fast and Far Away
Economy Cruise: New York (KEWR) to Miami (KOPF)
Ellipse Spirit use engines with excellent economy. When flying it is more likely you will need to land and use a restroom before your fuel tanks run dry. For example if you fly a 915iS at 145ktas and 4.5 gph, you will cover 937 nm, in 6 hours 48 minutes and burn 31 gallons of fuel.
80% Power Cruise: Los Angeles (KSMO) to Salt Lake City (U42)
In reality a 500 nm flight is a far more common scenario. The Ellipse offers the advantage of speed over most aircraft, leaving you with less pilot fatigue. For example if you fly a 915iS at 80% power and 9gph, you will cover 502 nm, in 2 hours 45 minutes and burn 25 gallons of fuel.
Who is this for?
- ✓This is for you if you like hand built quality.
- ✓This is for you if you want only the best for your life.
- ✓This is for you if you are looking for a second smaller airplane to complement your bigger one.
- ✓This is for you if you want to upgrade your old small aircraft.
- ✓This is for you if you are looking to buy your first airplane.
- ✓This is for you if you want an aircraft that will last the rest of your life.
Who is this NOT for?
- ✗This is not for you If you want to take the whole family including dogs.
- ✗This is not for you If you prefer buying an inexpensive old airplane (and then spending the rest of your life fixing things).
- ✗This is not for you if you still believe that only multiple engine airplanes are safe.
