Comco Ikarus GmbH is a German aircraft manufacturer. The company produced hang gliders through the late 1970s, followed by ultralight aircraft, Flight Rescue System (FRS) branded ballistic parachutes and light aircraft.
Ikarus C42
The Ikarus C42 is a two-seat, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation microlight aircraft. It is used primarily for flight training, touring and personal flying. First flight in 1996.
The aircraft is structurally supported by a backbone of large diameter aluminium tube which runs the length of the aircraft. The cabin and fuselage shell is a composite material which, being non-structural, can be removed for inspection and repair. The wings are constructed of tubular front and rear spars. The wings and flying control surfaces are covered in Kevlar/Mylar/Polyester laminate. The wings can be removed or folded (if an optional folding kit is installed) for storage and transportation. The wing tips are of composite construction which reduces drag and improves low speed handling. Access to the cabin is provided by two gull-wing doors.
Ikarus C42 FB100, registration G-CFIT, built 2008, serial number 0804-6966 Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, 12 August 2015
