TL Ultralight TL-3000 Sirius

TL Ultralight · Czech Republic · first flew 2008 · light aircraft

The TL Ultralight TL-3000 Sirius is a Czech composite light sport aircraft (LSA) that first flew in 2008, designed for the growing sport aviation market in Europe and North America. It offers modern composite construction with side-by-side seating.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, tapered
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	6.75 m fuselage
T — Tail	T-tail

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Czech light sport aircraft (LSA)
Composite construction with T-tail
Side-by-side two-seat low-wing

A clean composite low-wing monoplane with a distinctive T-tail, side-by-side bubble canopy, and a tapered wing. The T-tail and composite finish immediately distinguish it from older fabric-and-tube LSA types.

Specifications

The TL Ultralight TL-3000 Sirius has a length of 6.75 m (22 ft).
It has a wingspan of 9.4 m (31 ft).
Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
Typical crew: 2 side-by-side.

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History

TL Ultralight, based in the Czech Republic, developed the Sirius as a refined addition to their range of composite light aircraft. The type complies with ASTM light sport aircraft standards and received FAA special light sport aircraft (SLSA) approval.

Variants

The TL-3000 Sirius has been offered with several engine options including Rotax 912 variants; a floatplane version has also been produced.

Where you'll see it

The Sirius is operated by private owners and flying schools across Europe and North America, certified under light sport aircraft regulations in multiple countries.

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