Shark airplane - 3 breaking news for 2023 

Wouldn't touch one of the Edge modified engines with a barge-pole................

It will be around 150k

@@Thomipangang Where did that number come from?

@@Iceman240Z the internet, it’s already for sale… with full options it is 180k I think

Swiss Risen has similar performance and huge range 5000km if you fly at only 200 kph. Super cruise 380 kph. Costs over 200k franks with some options. Been on sale for many years.

@@hungrysurfer9471 Risen is the king right now. That V tail is giving them quite a bit more speed at the higher end. Also their VNE is like 30knts higher than any other rotax airframe.

We just sold our 1965 Comanche 260, it would do 190mph tas at almost any altitude up 12,000’

Glues and staples doesn't inspire confidence in rigidity.

@@manosparavida3551 My very limited understanding of aero grade glues is that, properly applied, the surrounding material will fail long before the glue.

How very special

@@manosparavida3551 but the reality is different, fiberglass is very strong and everything has passed tough breaking test.

That’s the Chief Dog Officer 😁

Take that motor run it at 95% throttle for 4 hours plus. Repeat this for 300 times…..see how it performs.

I'm saving my $$$ to buy this plane in 2 years time. Your aircrafts are amazing.

​@@SerenityMusicOasis Thanks Jon! We are looking forward to welcome you to the Shark family :)

Probably in x-plane already.

Totally agree - only 'found' this plane a couple of days ago and until I win Lotto or receive a big inheritance (both unlikely!) then a Microsoft Flight sim version would be fantastic .... meanwhile I tool around in Flight Sim in the RV-8 - my other 'all-time' favorite.

Problem is partly the avionics. No one has modelled the Dynon HDX in MSFS. Once that changes a large range of models will come online quite quickly, I bet.

We’re working on the integration but it’s more complex and will require reinforcement of the airframe and a complete new test campaign. That takes time. Couple years. But Shark will fly well over 400 km/h (216 kts) then.

As it’s a Rotax powered airplane it’s quite simple. Basically changing the oil and filters every 100 hrs and checking the airframe according to the maintenance manual. A big maintenance check is after 5 years.

If the 914 will not fit, then the 916 will not either I suppose

@@mauriceevans6546 We’re working on the integration but it’s more complex and will require reinforcement of the airframe and a complete new test campaign. That takes time. Couple years. But Shark will fly well over 400 km/h (216 kts) then.

​@@sharkairplane what about integrating a TP-R90 from Turbotech? Is the reinforced Shark a project that's definitely coming or just an attempt?

@@dynamicwt2110 yeah that tiny turbine is only $85k and with upto 220hp. Would make the shark very quick. And able to carry much more fuel load.

What about the Edge Yamaha turbo engine? 300hp

We will... :)

The demo aircraft is planned to arrive within a few weeks. The distributor is already fully active: Sport Aircraft Canada Brampton Airport 228 Broadway Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K5, Canada E-mail: canada@shark.aero Web: www.sportaircraftcanada.com Toll free: 866-733-8432 Mobile: 416-918-6569

It is for sure. We’re working on the integration but it’s more complex and will require reinforcement of the airframe and a complete new test campaign. That takes time. Couple years. But Shark will fly well over 400 km/h (216 kts) then.

@@sharkairplane Does the plane have IFR certification? Would you reflect the updated model of the airplane on your website?

It doesn't. We are working on the completely new website where it will be reflected.

Approx 1 : 12.

Je třeba srovanavat jabka s jabkama a nemichat s hruškama. Risen 400 umí (450 třeba nejdřív vidět, mluvíme-li o cruise), ale TAS ve FL160 a s 40-60 hp navíc. To není typické užívání UL letounu. Letoun je to urcite zajímavý a rozebrat rozdily je na delší. Treba někdy natocime.

@@sharkairplane Risen těch 450 umí s 915kou. Prostoru má oproti Sharkovi na rozdávání a nemá problém při 2 osobách na palubě (posun těžiště). Cena je samozřejmě taky vysoká, ale to i u Sharka.

@@Dzordzikk Při vyberu letadla je dobre posuzovat vedle vhodnosti pro zamýšlený účel též řadu dalších aspektů vč. např. bezpečnosti konstrukce řídicích ploch, konstrukci podvozku a řešení nouzových situaci, prostor a komfort při řízení, kvalitu kompozitu, kvalitu laku, citlivost a tuhost řízení, výhled z kabiny, atd. atd. Vždy doporučujeme nalitat nějaký čas na letounech na shortlistu před finálním rozhodnutím o koupi.

A u motoru kvalitu zástavby, řešení chlazení, navýšení odporu vs výkonu, atd.

shut upppp

Shark is aerodynamically extremely clean aircraft. With R915&916 Shark will fly well over 400 kmh/215 kts in cruise, which is beyond our current flutter limits. We must therefore reinforce the airframe, redo the test campaign and do new certification. It’s work in progress but will take some time still.

@@sharkairplane ok, thanks for you fast answer; everything is quik at Shark, I think :)

ok, thanks for you fast answer; everything is fast at Shark, I think :)

I like your idea, although using an established aero engine could help jump over regulatory hurdles.

DarkAero… very good social network promotion … of virtual aircraft having virtual performance with virtual engine produced by virtual technology by virtual team. boys have good game, burning money, and making big waves. to deliver aircrafts and live from it is different story, not so funny. Basic mistakes - type of used engine plus no turbo, hollow grid technology, composite aircraft with metal shapes, planned empty weight -no way -I expect 70- 100 kg more, backward retracting all gears will make them tough life with CG. Lancair and Glasair framed this group a years ago, with thousands of produced kits and flying aircrafts. This is placed somewhere between, but with above mentioned mistakes. It will not beat them. it will take next years and years while they will have something like product. But nice movies, enjoying, good luck.

Darker is just theoretical at this time. They are making a composite airframe with and old air-cooled engine design. They are just making a new production of an old design, we will see how it actually performs.

Hi, 63,2 kg/m2 MTOW 600kg

I like Risen , the only questin is about gear... can it withstand every day use from grass runways for many years ? I am not afraid it could fall apart, but I am afraid of part´s wear.

@@mirekslechta7161 Swiss Quality is legendary and long lasting. But i dont know if its certified for using grass fields.

Hi, we would be more than happy to give you all detailed information based on your specific needs. Please contact us by email sales@shark.aero. Thanks!

We’re working on the integration but it’s more complex and will require reinforcement of the airframe and a complete new test campaign. That takes time. Couple years. But Shark will fly well over 400 km/h (216 kts) then.

It's not.

An Ultralight in Europe, not in the US.

@@SoloRenegade Copy that.

We’re working on the integration but it’s more complex and will require reinforcement of the airframe and a complete new test campaign. That takes time. Couple years. But Shark will fly well over 400 km/h (216 kts) then.

Not suitable for our category, I’m afraid.

@@sharkairplane It's suitable when you consider new gen experimental light turboprops like Turbaero TA200TP Talon 😉

With a typical configuration the useful load is 250 kg (550 lbs). Fuel tanks are 150 l (40 gal) so 108 kg (238 lbs). With full tanks the endurance is 6-12 hours based on power. Certified MTOW 600 kg (1323 lbs).

@@sharkairplane Thank you for filling in the blanks! They are impressive number for such a small aircraft! My concern with aircrafts like yours is the fact that their capabilities are way out of league for the average pilot. On top of that I truly hate the present multi-function displays they are very impractical to scan, but worse to handle in emergency situations with the statistics proofing over and over again that I'm right! But what I love to see on any modern aircraft is the unrestricted visibility that you provide in your design. Wishing you success with your sales and for your future!

Sorry, you mean knots, period. 1 knot is one nautical mile per hour. Knot is a speed measure, not space (or distance), so you measure speed in km per hour, or statute miles per hour or nautical minutes miles per hour (this last one is the same as knots).

Because Kilometres is global standard for speed. What backwards country uses knots?

It's an Ultralight. Fastest "Ultralight" in the world that should say.

It actually does :) Anyway Shark is different category in different countries around the world.

Depends on configuration. Contact us on sales@shark.aero for detailed info.

The engine is quite heavy for a 600 kg/1300 lbs mtow aircraft limiting the payload. Shark with 140 hp will fly over 215 kts in cruise, which is over the flutter limits of current airframe. There are also other reasons but these are the 2 key ones.

@@sharkairplane You’ve got to iron out that flutter issue. Shark looks like it could do 400kts !!!

@@savagecub yes, indeed. And we’re on it but requires a little bit more time.

It's actually measured in kmh. Kmh has been the official standard for 14 years now, and has been the unofficial standard far longer.

@@chippyjohn1 wrong been flying jets for 46 years in knots! Flown to 104 countries and speed has been in knots other than mach!

@bubbafatas2588 You probably fly for the US. Speed has officially supposed to be kmh for at least the last 14 years globally. Hopefully when the US collapses soon the world will finally be allowed to go metric. We are begging for it in aviation here in Australia.

@@chippyjohn1 ugh no

300kmh is 300,000mph. 1000 metres in a kilometre. Have to love metric, besides most of America already know this.

A km is 1000 meters, not 1000 miles@@chippyjohn1

@@yamascott That's what I said. 300kmh is 300,000 metres per hour, not 186. It's metres also, not meters. A metre is a unit of measurement for length, a meter is a device you measure with.

We always work better and better. See You on Aero Friedrichshafen 2023.

Typical emty weight is 350 kg, MTOW 600 kg. Fuel 150 litres. Price from 200 k up to about 280k €, typical “full option” is 240k. At today inflation rate this is very temporary information. Lycoming? -if you look to one of our closest competitor Lycoming instalation, you will get higher weight=lower payload, lower speed, double fuel consumption, half range. Look to power/weight of engines. I fly 42 years. in km/h. Happy. On our low speeds - approach, landing, stall I see it more precise. We live in metres, milimetres, kilometres, kilograms, litres, celsius world. Happy. Who is buying? In Europe is sold about 1000 UL aircrafts per year. If you compare it with certified aircrafts, you fly for fraction of price per hour, very often faster, with lower consumption, better instruments and safer because of installed parachute. Ya, Europe is fragmented - a lot of countries. Sometimes not so simple. Even average pilots are happy to live here. :)

Lycoming make terrible engines. Kmh is the official unit of speed for aircraft as of 14 years ago and unofficially much longer.

​@VladoPekarShark I wish Europe had a greater influence on aviation in Australia, sadly the US tries to dictate what we do. I personally use all metric for aviation, even metres for altitude. Can't stand that non-metric garbage, it should be banned.

@@VladoPekarShark I feel lucky to fly in America!