The Aeropro Eurofox is a Slovak-built two-seat light high-winged aircraft. It qualifies as a light-sport aircraft in the United States.Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 20. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
Design and development Aeropro was formed in 1990, and established its factory at Nitra in Slovakia. Deliveries of the Eurofox commenced in 1990. Since 1999, two versions have been produced, the conventional gear (taildragger) and the Tricycle gear. All versions have an enclosed cabin with two-side-by-side seats and folding wings. The Eurofox is sold in Europe as both factory complete and kit form, but is only available as a factory built aircraft in the U.S.Simpson, 2005, p. 14 In 2018 a group of secondary school pupils in Kinross, Fife completed building a kit as part of a science project.
From 2009, the Eurofox models were marketed in the US and Canada by Aerotrek Aircraft of Bloomfield, Indiana. This firm has named the tri-gear version as the Aerotrek A240 and the tailwheel version as the Aerotrek A220. Latest versions can be equipped with an optional parachute recovery system.Aerotrek Both versions are offered with the Rotax 912UL and the Rotax 912ULS engines.
Operational history The Eurofox has been sold in several countries, with over 170 having been delivered by mid-2004. Production continues and over 700 aircraft were flying with private owners by 2025.
Variants Eurofox-3K Tri gear version. Sold in North America as the Aerotrek A240. It is an accepted US light-sport aircraft (LSA).Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 20. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. Eurofox-2K Tailwheel version. Sold in North America as the Aerotrek A220 It is an accepted US LSA. Eurofox Glider Tug The tailwheel glider tug version is increasingly popular as a lightweight replacement for older types. Eurofox Floats Specifications (Aerotrek A240)
References Notes
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Specifications and images of the Eurofox series Aerotrek aircraft
External links
Aeropro s.r.o. Archived 11 November 2018