The Swan 103 is a ready-to-fly aircraft that meets Federal Regulation Part 103 guidelines for an ultralight. No pilot’s license or aircraft registration is required for operation in the United States.

The Swan represents a qualitative leap in ultralight performance. It is constructed almost entirely of vacuum formed, thermally treated carbon fiber and other fiber composite materials. The composite features are made possible owing to the decades long experience in composite manufacturing of Romanian based AVI Aircraft. Production is supervised by the Swan’s gifted designer and principle engineer Radu Berceanu.

Design features use computer modeling, wind tunnel testing, and RC replicas to eke out aerodynamic efficiency. Baked into the design is placement of the pilot seat at the center of gravity with adjustable rudder pedals. Thus, the design removes pitch trim requirements while still accommodating pilots from 5’ to 6’6”. Safety is enhanced with a sculpted Kevlar pilot seat with harness and a steel safety cage embedded in the composite surrounding the cabin.

The Swan 103 can be quickly broken down for travel or storage. Only a single threaded pin needs removal to detach the wings. The tail feathers also remove easily. A hinge in the boom allows it to be folded forward, enabling the entire plane to fit in a space just 6’ wide x 12’ long x 6.5’ high, which is the box size of a standard 6’x12’ enclosed trailer. In turn, it can just as easily be reassembled and ready to fly in a matter of minutes with experience and a second pair of hands. We are working on a custom trailer that makes it easy to load, provides exceptional protection in transit, and allows for one-person assembly.

In spite of the strict requirements of Part 103 and the plane’s ability to be disassembled and reassembled quickly, the Swan is remarkably robust, competent, and comfortable to fly. The pilot sits in a fully enclosed and roomy cabin with panoramic visibility and comes standard with an inclusive avionics panel. The current standard engine offered is EOS Quattro 4 stroke engine. An optional heat exchanger can be added to provide warmth for the cabin.

The Swan has been available in Europe for sometime and demand there had filled AVI’s production schedule. We currently have the sole plane to come to the States to fly and exhibit. But,AVI has recently moved into a new facility to enhance and increase production.

- Tom Bartlett, U.S. Distributor of the Swan 103