Available in tail dragger or nosewheel configuration
Perfect for thermalling or slope soaring
Fantastic touring aircraft
Feathering propeller
Large luggage capacity
Easy to hanger
The Virus 912 is similar to the Sinus range except it only comes fitted with the Rotax 912 engine. It's wingspan, at 12,36 m (38 ft), is smaller than the Sinus and this makes the aircraft fly faster but the compromise is a reduced glide ratio.
The Virus is equipped with steerable nose wheel or tailwheel as an option.
The Virus is a very capable touring aircraft. With long range tanks it has 7 hours endurance at 120 knots and with a higher wing loading it cuts through heavy turbulence with ease.
From A-to-B the Virus is certainly an efficient and economical aircraft, but dont let this fool you - slope soaring is a breeze in the Virus. The fast roll rate and excellent visibility make it a substantial wave or slope soaring aircraft and with a glide ratio of 24:1 it can still be thermaled. Overall, the Virus is an extremly nice package which will fit in most hangars.
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