FlyNano

FlyNano OY was a Finnish aircraft manufacturer based in Lahti. The company specialized in the design and manufacture of single-seat seaplanes built from carbon fibre. The company's first product, the FlyNano Proto was first flown on 11 June 2012 and first customer deliveries had been expected in 2013.[1][2][3][4]

FlyNano Oy
TypePrivate company
IndustryAerospace
Defunct2020
Headquarters,
Key people
Chief designer: Aki Suokas
ProductsSingle-seat seaplanes, under 70kg
Websitewww.flynano.com

The company's chief designer, Aki Suokas, previously designed several successful sailplanes and light aircraft, including the Eiri-Avion PIK-20, Valmet PIK-23 Towmaster and the PIK-27.[1][3]

By 2022 the company website domain was for sale and it is likely that the company ceased operations in about 2020.[5]

Aircraft

Summary of aircraft built by FlyNano
Model name First flight Number built Type
FlyNano Proto 11 June 2012 1 ultralight flying boat

References

  1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 54. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Grady, Mary (12 June 2012). "FlyNano Goes Electric, Starts "Airborne Test Flights"". AVweb. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  3. FlyNano (6 April 2013). "FAQ". Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  4. FlyNano (12 June 2012). "Airborne". Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  5. FlyNano (2020). "FlyNano". flynano.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
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