Flying Machines FM250 Vampire

The Flying Machines FM250 Vampire is a Czech ultralight and light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by Flying Machines s.r.o. of Rasošky, introduced at the Sport Aircraft Show held in Sebring, Florida in 2007. The aircraft is supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.

Design and development
The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and US light-sport aircraft rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy that hinges forward, fixed tricycle landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.

The aircraft is made from composite materials and features a wet wing. Its 7.8 m span wing has an area of 10.05 m2 and flaps. Standard engines available are the 80 hp Rotax 912UL or the 100 hp Rotax 912ULS four-stroke powerplant. Full dual controls are provided, with the exception of wheel brakes, which are left seat only.

Variants

 * FM250 Vampire
 * Original model, introduced in 2007


 * FM250 Vampire II
 * Improved model, introduced in 2011.


 * FM250 Mystique
 * Model for the US light-sport aircraft category, with longer wings. The Mystique is a Federal Aviation Administration approved special light-sport aircraft.