Direct Fly Alto
The Direct Fly Alto is a Czech light-sport aircraft introduced in 2008, built from riveted aluminum sheet rather than the composite or fabric construction common among its ultralight rivals. Its low, cantilever wing spans just 8.1 metres, giving it crisp handling for a two-seat trainer, and buyers could specify fixed tricycle or conventional tailwheel gear. The original ALTO 912 TG stayed in production until 2022, when Direct Fly replaced it with the updated ALTO NG. More than 200 examples now fly across a dozen certifying countries, including Germany, France, Turkey, the United States and Canada, making it one of the more widely exported Czech ultralights.
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Did you know?
Among fabric and composite ultralights, the Alto's riveted all-metal skin and low wing set it apart.
Specifications
| Length | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.7 m (25 ft) |
| Height | 1.8 m (6 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.5 t |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Landing distance | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 105 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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