Storm Rally

The Storm Rally (originally marketed as the SG Aviation Rallye) is a sport aircraft of composite construction developed in Italy in the 1990s.[1]

Storm Rally
Role Sport aircraft
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Storm Aircraft Srl
Designer Giovanni Salsedo
First flight ca. 1991

Design and development

The Rally is a high-wing, strut-braced monoplane of conventional design and is marketed in factory-built or kit form. The cabin seats two, side-by-side, and the undercarriage is of fixed, tricycle configuration. The aircraft is available in two versions, one with a maximum takeoff weight of 450 kg (990 lb) in order to qualify as an ultralight under European Joint Aviation Authorities regulations and a "sport" version with a weight of 600 kg (1,320 lb) that qualifies as a special Light Sport Aircraft in the United States.[1]

Specifications (Ultralight)

General characteristics

  • Crew: One pilot
  • Capacity: 1 passenger
  • Length: 7.1 m (23 ft 4 in)
  • Wingspan: 8.60 m (28 ft 3 in)
  • Wing area: 11.6 m2 (125 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 290 kg (640 lb)
  • Gross weight: 450 kg (990 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 912 , 75 kW (100 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 230 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
  • Range: 1,500 km (940 mi, 820 nmi)
  • Rate of climb: 6.5 m/s (1,300 ft/min)

References
  1. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 77. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
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