The aircraft is certified in USA by FAA , as LSA model - FESTIVAL R40S

FESTIVAL R40S is a metal two-seats “ low-wing “ Light Sport Aircraft ( LSA ) , designed according
to the ASTM American standards No. F 2339-04 , the aircraft fulfilling the requirements for the Light
Sport Aircraft Category . The aircraft is certified in USA by FAA , as LSA model .
FESTIVAL R40S is an aircraft perfect suitable for basic flight instruction, aircraft rental , air clubs
use , glider towing , individual & family leisure flying , offering to its pilots an exceptional flight
exposure and experience .
FESTIVAL R40S offers a large set of advantages :
· Full safety flight
· Long life operation
· Robust metal construction
· Easy to fly
· Comfortable cockpit
· Panoramic canopy visibility
· Cockpit “ roll bar “ protection
· Spacious luggage compartment
· Safe & good gliding characteristics
· Safety flight for cross & front wind
· Paved & unpaved runways
· Short take off and landing distances
· Price affordability to buy
· Low operating cost
· Avgas & Mogas engine consumption
· Over 500 miles flight range
· Long life corrosion protection
And the list could goes on …
FESTIVAL R40S is equipped with one ROTAX 912 ULS piston engine ( 100 HP ) , the engine driving a
three-blades ground – adjustable WOODCOMP propeller. All avionics, instruments and equipment are of
USA origin.
FESTIVAL R40S is designed and manufactured by AEROSTAR SA – ROMANIA , the worldwide
producer of the famous YAK 52 , YAK 52 W and YAK 52 TW aerobatics trainer serial aircraft . The
aircraft manufacturing is in accordance with ISO 9000 and JAR 21 production standards.
Specifications
Length 22.1 ft 6.74 m
Wing span 30.1 ft 9.17 m
Height 8.1 ft 2.47 m
Wing area 150 sq.ft 13,97 mp
Empty weight ( VFR day aircraft ) 847 lbs. 385 kg
Max. Take Off Weight 1320 lbs. 600 kg
Useful load 473 lbs. 215 kg
Max. Take Off Weight ( with floats ) 1430 lbs. 650 kg
Fuel total capacity (two tanks ) 21.2 gals. 80 l
Cabin width 47,25 inch 1,2 m

Performances
Max. horizontal speed ( at MTOW ) 121 mph 195 km/h
· With speedy prop 128 mph 205 km/h
Cruising speed ( 80 % RPM ; at MTOW ) 110 mph 175 km/h
· With speedy prop 116 mph 185 km/h
Stall speed ( with flaps ) 41 mph 66 km/h
Stall speed ( no flaps ) 44 mph 70 km/h
VNE speed 150 mph 240 km/h
Front - wind speed 27 mph 12 m/s
Service ceiling ( no oxygen ) 11,700 ft 3,500 m
Climb rate 770 ft / min 3,85 m/s
Max. range (10 % fuel reserve ) 470 miles 750 km
Max. range (no reserve ) 520 miles 830 km
Max. endurance (10 % fuel reserve ) 5.8 hours 5.8 hours
Cruising fuel consumption 3,4 gph 13 l/h
Take Off distance ( on ground ) 427 ft 128 m
Landing distance ( on ground 525 ft 157 m
Take Off distance ( 50 ft obstacle ) 1,246 ft 370 m
Landing distance ( 50 ft obstacle ) 951 ft 285 m
Gliding / aspect ratio 12:1 12:1
G limits + 4 / - 2 g + 4 / - 2 g
G limits - ultimate + 6 / - 3 g + 6 / - 3 g
· The performances are CAS obtained .
· All performances are valid at MTOW .
Standard Delivery - VFR Day Aircraft
Airframe :
· Full metal aircraft , aluminium alloy semi - monocoque construction ( excepting cowling - composite
aileron & flaps - covered by fabric ) ;
· Flush riveted wings ;
- Fixed “ all terrain “ heavy duty tri-gears ; 500 x 5 tires & wheels ;
- Steerable nose wheel with shock absorbers ;
Flight Controls :
- Dual flight controls ;
- Doubled control sticks , with buttons for radio & electric trimer on stick ;
- Hydraulic brakes one the main gears ;
- Hydraulic cylinders brake on pedals , for both pilots ;
- Cockpit dual stick controls , with radio & electric trim buttons on each stick ;
- Elevator and rudder adjustable trim tabs ;
- Elevator electric trim ( actuated from stick ) ;
- Ailerons and flaps mechanically actuated by torque tubes , elevator and rudder actuated by cables
- Engine controls
- Throttle
- Carburettor heat control
- Choke
- Parking brake ;
Electrical System :
- 12 volts electrical system ;
- 12 volts cel - gell battery ;
- 12 volts / 250 W generator & regulator ;
- Master switch ;
- Ignition & starter switch ;
- Circuit breakers ;
- Strobe & position wingtips lights ;
- 12 V accessories plug ( GPS / phone / MP3 / cigarette lighter )
Fuel System :
- Two “ wet “ fuel tanks into the wings ( 22 gallons in total )
- Engine electric driven fuel pumps
- Fuel gauges with senders
- Locking fuel caps ;
- Fuel quick drain valves ;
- Fuel control selector with ON/OFF
Cockpit & Interior :
- Pilot and Co-pilot seats
- configured “ side by side “
- horizontal adjustable positions ( fore / aft ) & arm rest ;
- Sliding & rotating back canopy with large 240 ° panoramic view in exterior ;
- Wide cabin - 47,25 inch on shoulders ;
- Roll-bar cockpit protection ;
- “Wall to wall “ upholstered interior ( fabric standard ) . Upholstered seats ;
- Maps and storage pockets ;
- Dual adjustable “ Hooker & Harness “ safety belts ;
- Adjustable cockpit heating ;
- Stereo headset sockets ;
- 12 volts charger & cigarette lighter ;
- Fresh air ventilation ( both places ) ;
- Snap canopy vent ( both places )
- Key - locking canopy ;
- Large volume luggage compartment behind seats ;
- Cabin entry from both sides ;
- Pilot & co-pilot legs room for + 6 ½ feet tall ;
Exterior :
- “White colour “ standard polyurethane paint . FESTIVAL logo ;
- “Long life “ anticorrosive metal protection ( full airframe alodine interior & exterior protection ) ;
- Parking brake ;
- Aircraft “ tie down “ points ;
- Metal wing walk protections ( both wings ) ;
Engine , Accessories & Instruments :
ROTAX 912 ULS piston engine (100 HP) , 4 cylinders , liquid & air cooled .
-Including - heavy duty starter, generator, oil radiator, oil tank, oil filter, oil pump, fuel pump, carburettor,
overflow bottle , air box, engine mount, exhaust system , tubular steel engine mount & shock absorbers, fire sleeve on fuel & oil tubes , composite cowling .
- Engine instruments – tachometer , oil pressure, oil temperature, cylinder head temperature, fuel gauges
qty , fuel pressure .
Propeller :
WOODCOMP KLASSIC 170/3/R ground adjustable three-blades carbon fibber propeller . Spinner from composite .
Flight instruments & Avionics :
Full VFR Day flight configuration : Altimeter . Airspeed , Magnetic Compass . Slip/skid indicator . Pitot
System . Static System . Electric Trim Indicator . Left & right fuel indicators . ELT AK 450 . Radio ICOM
IC A200 . Intercom ACS 400 & Antenna .
Manuals and document :
“ Aircraft description , operation and maintenance manual “ . “ Pilot Operation Handbook “ ( POH ) . “ Engine
operation manual “ ; Conformity statement
Delivery condition :
Standard delivery : To AEROSTAR's local dealer location . “ Ready to fly “ aircraft configuration .
Delivery term :
Standard : Within four months after deposit’s payment .