GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

- Side-by-side 2-seater Amphibian aircraft with double-stick control system.

- The T-shape tail and high wing ensure that the control surfaces are far enough from the water to avoid interference from splashing.

- Spacious cabin with great visibility makes this aircraft ideal for coast-guarding activity, aerial photography, life-saving, etc.

- The programmable Flap Control (5 points) means the ability to operate with angles from -5º (cruise) to +50º (airbrake).

- SAFETY: High glide rate (20:1) and low stall speed (70 Km/h).

- FREEDOM: The Freedom gives you the chance to explore places previously inaccessible.

- CONFIDENCE: With the Freedom you will be able to experience the real pleasures of flying as you will feel confident operating over both water and land.

- CONVENIENCE: The aircraft can be assembled and disassembled in 45 minutes by 2 people and transported on a trailer thus making it possible to use it anywhere.

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS:

- The Freedom is built entirely from composite materials (carbon, kevlar, glass...) except for a few metallic components made in stainless steel AISI 316 and aluminium 6082 T6. These materials offer long-life, low maintenance and safety even when operating in salt water.

FUSELAGE:

- Made from Carbon and Kevlar, with a reinforced hull, the fuselage absorbs the impact of landing on water and offers greater safety. Carbon and Kevlar provide resistance and rigidity, indispensable for operating in water, and also guarantee a long life for the aircraft.

- The hull of the Freedom is divided into 3 independent compartments, with access registers, which guarantee the buoyancy of the aircraft in case of any perforation caused during impact on the water.

WATER RUDDER:

- Operates in synchronization with the regular steering without having to be retracted as its position does not interfere with landing and take-off procedures nor decrease the aerodynamics. Its size and position give the Freedom maximum maneuverability in the water.

FLOATS:

- Made from Carbon and Kevlar which means they are very resistant to impact.
- Aerodynamic design which minimizes both resistance in the air and in water while securing maximum buoyancy.
- The distance between the floats and the water during take-off and landing is 45cm - there is no contact with the water ensuring maximum safety during these maneuvers

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS:

- The engine is integrated into the fuselage, improving the aesthetics of the aircraft and optimizing aerodynamic performance and stability.

- Rotax 912 UL (80 CV)
- Rotax 912 ULS (100 CV)

- The reversible propeller facilitates maneuvers in and out of docking area.

LANDING GEAR:

- An electric system operated by stainless steel actuators, which is completely separate and independent for each wheel. The mechanism has detectors that indicate the opening and closing position of the wheels on the control panel - guaranteeing complete safety during landing. Additionally the main landing gear has a locking system which guarantees that the wheels are closed during landing and take-off on water.

- When not in use, the landing gear folds into the fuselage where it can be stored without interfering with the aerodynamics of the aircraft.

- The design of the nose wheel allows it to be controlled by the steering pedals, which remain unlocked when the landing gear is closed and operate when the landing gear is open to steer on land.

- Hydraulic breaking system which operates simultaneously in both wheels of the landing gear. Made from high quality stainless steel AISI 316 and anodic aluminium 6082 T6, which ensure strong resistance against salt corrosion.

- The landing gear storage compartment is equipped with a series of tubes which allow any water collected during take-off to be dispersed quickly.

TAKE-OFF AND LANDING:

- The Freedom requires 120 metres for take-off and landing on land and 150 metres on water.

- Take-off on water is stable from the first moments due to the generous control surfaces. The V-shaped hull allows the aircraft to operate in open waters lessening the impact on the hull.

RANGE:

- The Freedom has one fuel tank in the fuselage with a capacity of 23 litres and 2 additional tanks with a capacity of 50 litres in each wing, giving it a total range of 1.500 Km.