FAQ
New Models
- How does the new Texan Top Class 600 LSA differ to the 550 model?
- How does the new Storch S 500 differ from the 450 model?
Why Fly Synthesis?
- Why are composites (fibreglass and carbon fibre, primarily) better than metal alloys?
- Are Fly Synthesis aircraft safe and reliable?
- What happens after the purchase?
- Fly Synthesis Australia seems relatively young, is it here to stay?
Company
- Does Fly Synthesis participate in any trade-shows?
- How many Fly Synthesis aircraft have been sold in Australia and New Zealand?
Flight Training
- Can the hours I do in a Texan or Storch account
towards getting a pilot certificate or PPL?
- What is the difference between a Private Pilots
License and a Recreational Pilot Certificate?
- Can I start with a Recreational Pilot Certificate
and progress to fly with an airline?
- What is the difference between training in a GA
aircraft such as a Cessna 152 and say a Texan or a
Storch?
Licensing
- Where can I fly recreational aircraft?
- Do Fly Synthesis aircraft come with any
certificates of airworthiness?
Last Thoughts
- There seems to be a lot more content on the website these days...
- What if I have another question, can't find something on the website, want to make a suggestion, or just want to say 'hi'?
1. How does the new Texan Top Class 600 LSA differ to the 550 model?
- New aerodynamically-enhanced cowling
- New aerodynamically-enhanced canopy
- New heavy-duty undercarriage
- Pilot and passenger toe-brakes
- Lockable fuel caps
- Register either RAA or VH,
- Increased MTOW
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2. How does the new Storch S 500 differ from the 450 model?
- Fully carbon fibre wings,
- Bigger fuel tanks, now 90 Litres,
- Lockable fuel caps,
- Register either RAA or VH,
- Increased MTOW
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3. Why are composites (fibreglass and carbon fibre, primarily) better than metal alloys?
Fly Synthesis is one of the first in the world to produce ultra-light aircraft completely in composite materials. There is little doubt that composites is the way of the future. It is now a key manufacturing material for aircraft (the new Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' utilises carbon fibre/epoxy to make it the world's most efficient transporter), space missions, formula one racing cars, racing boats, and yes, even Nike boots!
According to the Composites Australia site, the benefits of composites include:
- Light Weight
- High Strength
- Corrosion Resistance
- High-Impact Strength
- Design Flexibility
- Part Consolidation
- Dimensional Stability
- Non-conductive
- Non-magnetic
- Low Thermal Conductivity
- Durable
On that last point, quoting more fully from the Composites Australia page: "Structures made of composites have a long life and need little maintenance. We do not know how long composites last, because we have not come to the end of the life of many original composites. Many composites have been in service for half a century."
The choice between composites and metal alloy is clearly obvious.
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4. Are Fly Synthesis aircraft safe and reliable?
At Fly Synthesis we pride ourselves on providing excellent sport/recreational planes that are also safe to operate. This is vindicated by the use of Fly Synthesis aircraft in many flying schools in Australia. Furthermore, negotiations is underway with an Australian university to incorporate the Storch kit model as part of the curriculum.
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5. What happens after the purchase?
We believe that Fly Synthesis is a life-long experience, not an end-product. This is the reason behind the recent formation of the Fly Synthesis Owners Club - Synergy. Apart from providing technical and maintenance support, Synergy will also offer networking opportunities and other benefits. See the Synergy page for more information.
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6. Fly Synthesis Australia seems relatively young, is it here to stay?
Fly Synthesis Srl, the Italian manufacturer, has been around for decades and sell to all over the world. They have just upgraded to a new factory featuring a military-grade runway. Fly Synthesis Australia, though young, is certainly here to stay for the long haul. Evidence of such include the construction of hangar and runway at the company premise, the formation of an official owners club, its commitment to aggressive marketing strategies, and, most importantly, the burning desire to make Fly Synthesis the number one sports plane brand in the Asia Pacific. Go the the Company History page for more information.
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7. Does Fly Synthesis participate in any trade-shows?
Fly Synthesis is a major attraction at every large-scale airshow
in Australia and New Zealand, including Avalon, Bundaberg and
NATFLY at Narromine.
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8. How many Fly Synthesis aircraft have been sold in Australia and New Zealand?
In less than three years' time, over thirty-five aircraft have already been sold. More significantly, more aircraft are sold each year than the previous year.
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9. Can the hours I do in a Texan or Storch account towards getting a pilot certificate or PPL?
Yes, many schools are adopting these aircraft for flight training as a simple, safe and cost effective way of getting your wings. Check out our Learn to fly page for more info.
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10. What is the difference between a Private Pilots License and a Recreational Pilot Certificate?
A recreational pilot's certificate doesn't allow the holder, unless they hold a current PPL to fly in controlled airspace or do Instrument flying. That's it!
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11. Can I start with a Recreational Pilot Certificate and progress to fly with an airline?
Yes. There are many such people who have done this as it is a least expensive way to do it as well as gaining excellent experience.
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12. What is the difference between training in a GA aircraft such as a Cessna 152 and say a Texan or a Storch?
Put simply, age and technology. The 152 was developed over 40 years ago when we were still driving HR Holden's. They are old and very costly to maintain, that's why the training rates for these types are so high. Being heavy they also climb very slowly and their glide rate is a fraction of that of a Texan not to mention fuel consumption is a lot higher too.
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13. Where can I fly recreational aircraft?
Anywhere in Australia outside of controlled airspace and for any distance as long as you have a cross country endorsement.
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14. Do Fly Synthesis aircraft come with any certificates of airworthiness?
Yes, both the Texan and the Storch can be registered as a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), and the Certificate of Airworthiness is included in the quoted price.
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15. There seems to be a lot more content on the website these days...
...and you would be an astute observer! We have put in a lot of time, energy and money to keep the website up to date, and to provide as much information as possible to assist you. This is all part of the 'customer-comes-first' policy at Fly Synthesis.
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16. What if I have another question, can't find something on the website, want to make a suggestion, or just want to say 'hi'?
Then you are most welcome to contact us at info@flysynthesis.com.au. Go to our Contact Us page for other contact details. We would love to hear from you!
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