Aerostyle Breezer
The Aerostyle Breezer stands out among light-sport aircraft for being built mostly of riveted aluminum rather than composite, with fibreglass reserved only for non-structural fairings and the landing gear legs. Designed by Ralf Magnussen and first flown in December 1999, it seats two side by side under a low wing using the NACA 4414 airfoil. Its metal airframe echoes traditional general-aviation construction, but its light weight keeps it within Europe's ultralight and light-sport categories, appealing to owners who want familiar riveted-metal upkeep rather than composite layup repairs. The design's success led to its own manufacturer, Breezer Aircraft, being founded in 2006.
Did you know?
Most light-sport aircraft are composite; the Breezer stands out with a conventional riveted-aluminum airframe instead.
Specifications
| Length | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.7 m (29 ft) |
| Height | 2.1 m (7 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.5 t |
| Range | 430 NM (796 km) |
| Rate of climb | 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Landing distance | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 55 l |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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