Tyro MKII Specifications

The Original Tyro first flew in 1981, the result of 4 years research and development by Geoff Eastwood for an aircraft to operate under the Australian A.N.O. 95-10 for ultra-light aircraft.

Australian Designed		Easy and quick to build
Wing Span	29 ft 2"	Wing Area	113 Sq Ft
Length	17 ft 6"	Fuel Capacity	40 litres
Three Axis Controls		Assembles in 7 minutes
Easy transport on trailer		Fly from grass paddocks
95-10 T.D.P. and kit approved		Aluminium construction
Ideal for Mustering, Checking Stock and Water etc.

 

Specifications with Rotax 28hp 277 engine (or similar)
Empty Weight	110 kg	Gross Weight	250 kg
Cruise Speed	55 knots [63mph]	Stall Speed	28 knots
Maximum Speed	62 knots [70mph]	Range	250 ml [400km]

 

Specifications with 50hp Engines, Rotax 503, VW1600 (or similar)
Empty Weight	150 +/- 10 kg	Gross Weight	300 kg
Cruise Speed	65 knots [75mph]	Stall Speed	32 knots
Maximum Speed	75 knots	Range (503)200 ml / VW 300 ml

The TYRO is a high wing, single strut braced monoplane, very rugged, constructed of aluminium. The wing and tail is covered with dacron fabric and doped. The aircraft has a wing span of 29ft 2" and the aircraft is 17ft 6" long and has an empty weight of 110kg when powered by the reliable ROTAX 277 28hp two stroke engine, the TYRO is highly maneuverable, can fly at low speed, yet has a very respectable cruise speed and will fly comfortably in quite strong winds, a big advantage over some ultra-lights that can only fly safely in very light winds.

The TYRO'S rugged construction and bungee rubber suspension allow it to operate off very short unprepared strips, needing no more than approximately 40Oft of clear area of paddock or bush track. This makes it ideal for rural use, such as inspecting dams, checking stock and fences, and even mustering, it is easier to spot cattle in scrub from the air than it is from the ground.

For the weekend pilot the TYRO is an ideal ultra-light to fill the gap from basic license to experienced pilot, the low cost combined with very minimum maintenance requirements means more time flying and less hand in the pocket. The low purchase price of the components Kit means that you can build your TYRO while learning to fly.

The TYRO Kit has been designed so that the average handyman can build it himself from the plans and components supplied by Geoff Eastwood. All materials are pop riveted or bolted together, requiring nothing more than an electric drill and rivet gun. Once the aircraft Is built it can be assembled or disassembled in 7 minutes and transported on a light weight trailer.