Kama Hydro FP 6 amphibious aircraft
The Hydran aircraft was constructed in 1988 by the well-known designer Fabrizio Pisani (P92 echo) initially powered by a Rotax 80 HP and 100 HP. In 1998, together with the constructor, we began the modernisation of the aircraft, which included changing: the power unit to a Rotax 912 IS engine, the fuel system, the avionics, the shape of the boat’s hull, and the selection of a variable pitch propeller to match the engine parameters. The purpose of these changes was to adapt the aircraft for certification according to JAR-VLA, LSA, UL regulations. An important change was the adaptation of the aircraft for firefighting purposes. The aircraft can draw water during take-off from the water. The aircraft’s design is laminates based on resins, glass and carbon fabrics. The attachment nodes for the landing gear engine, wing struts are of metal construction. The aircraft can be powered by a Rotax 912IS engine working with a three-blade Porchellinni variable pitch propeller with reverse thrust. The high-mounted wings and tail with no side floats on the wings provide very good manoeuvrability and piloting qualities – this version of the aircraft is called KAMA-hydro FP6. Based on our experience, we are currently preparing an 8-person multi-purpose hybrid amphibious aircraft with an innovative system to assist take-off from and manoeuvre on water. The aircraft will be equipped with folding wings and will be designed for firefighting, rescue operations, water monitoring and long-distance tourism.
