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this powerplant location the aerodynamic laws have come to application
with a genious compromise not disturbing the clear and streamlined
beauty. In spite of the additional pylon effort of the powerplant, the
low drag of the whole laminar aircraft and the efficient propeller make
the Equator a time-saving machine, faster than a comparable classical
airplane. With the removal of the propeller from near the ground,
limitations are eliminated. New possibilities open up, as landplane not
only for the amphibian. Due to the powerplant above the center of
gravity this protean aircraft can be change the type, weight and power
of the engine. Due to the balance of the powerplant location back, the
Equator gets additional seat rows in front. Compared to the classical
airplane, it can double the seat and space capacity, or with the same
seat capacity, it is smaller in size, lighter, faster with more range.
Due to the free slipstream of the efficient low noise propeller with an
optimized diameter direct to the active rudder and elevator, the
aircraft becomes controllable from the very beginning of the take-off up
to and beyond the stall. The elevator trim compensates automatic the up
or down moment when changing the power setting. The hot powerplant with
its loud, poisonous und dirty exhaust gas as well as the dangerous
propeller, are far away. In this geniously protected and aerodynamically
correct position, it cannot be damaged, nor cause injuries to humans or
animals. The reverse propeller thrust is helpful when landing on iced
runways, as a support for the brakes in a STOL landing, and makes
taxiing a pleasure, even in the smallest space, on land or water. Due to
the high location there is no erosion possible. All of this results in
longer life cycles by reducing the ingestion of water with foreign
particle and guarantees many flying hours with a minimum of maintenance.
The comfortable access to the powerplant from all sides makes
inspections and maintenance simple. |
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