Tandem ULM aircraft Trail

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Overview
TRAIL is a tandem, high-wing, taildragger two-seat ultralight aircraft designed for pilots who operate in rough terrain and mountain environments. It offers short take-off and landing (STOL) capability and is built with an all-metal structure comprising a central steel frame and aluminium fuselage, wings and empennage. The landing gear features a specially designed aluminium leaf spring to absorb impacts on very rough fields. Tandem seating provides enhanced visibility and effective use of controls by both pilot and passenger.

Performance
TRAIL is optimized for STOL operations. Key performance figures include: climb rate >1000 ft/min, cruise speed approx. 100 kts and fuel tank capacity of 105 L, enabling long ranges and operation from short, unprepared strips.

Available configurations and accessories

• Bushwheels and skis for rough or snowy terrain
• Floats for water operations
• Towing hook for glider or banner towing

Construction and landing gear
The aircraft uses classic all-metal construction: a central steel frame with aluminium fuselage, wings and tail. The landing gear incorporates an aluminium leaf spring designed to withstand hard landings and rough-field operations.

Certifications
TRAIL holds German DULV Type Certification and a French DGAC fiche d’identification at 525 kg. It can also be registered in Italy as an advanced ultralight aircraft at 600 kg.

Notes
Designed for pilots seeking versatile operation in varied environments, TRAIL offers STOL performance and multiple configuration options for bush, snow and water operations.

Technical specifications

• Configuration: tandem two-seat, high-wing, taildragger ultralight aircraft
• Structure: all-metal (central steel frame; aluminium fuselage, wings and tail)
• Landing gear: aluminium leaf spring, rough-field capable
• Climb rate: >1000 ft/min
• Cruise speed: approx. 100 kts
• Fuel tank capacity: 105 L
• STOL capability: optimized for very short take-off and landing
• Optional equipment: bushwheels, skis, floats, towing hook
• Certifications: German DULV Type Certification; French DGAC fiche d’identification (525 kg); registrable in Italy as advanced ultralight at 600 kg