2023 ICP Aviazone Savannah

Structure

The Savannah™ VG is a monoplane type, with two side-by-side seats, fitted with a high wing supported by struts.

The airframe structure is a full-metal one with load-resisting panels.

The wing presents a “high lift” NACA 650-18 modified airfoil with Junkers type flaperon (aileron + flap) with manual or electrical (optional) control.

The squared fuselage & the dorsal fin are fitted to improve the directional.

Trim with electrical control on the elevator & with manual control on the rudder.

It is possible to install a parachute “Junkers 500” type.

Cockpit

The two large lateral doors allow an easy independent access to the cabin & they may be removed for flying in hot regions or to take pictures.

The visibility has been improved thanks to a new lexan window in the lower part of the door.

The cabin arrangement features two canvas or upholstery covered side-by-side seats.

The luggage van, situated behind the seats & accessible during the flight, may contain up to 45 lbs (20 kilograms)

The cabin’s ventilation is provided by an opening between the doors & the upper part of the cabin door frame. A dynamic air scoop intended to extract the cabin air is fitted at the bottom of the baggage compartment. It’s possible to improve the cabin ventilation by using two rotating air scoops in the doors windows

Heating system with control on the dashboard.

Cabin light.

Landing Gear

The main landing gear is made by a single-piece aluminium alloy single-leaf leg.

The nose landing gear (in tri-cycle configuration) is fitted with a telescopic, elastic chord shock absorber & is steerable in order to ease the taxiing.

The hydraulic drum brakes are independent & operate on the main landing gear’s wheels.

Engine / Propeller Group

The engine cowling is completely removable to permit an easier engine van inspection.

It’s possible to choose among three different engines:

– Rotax 912 UL 2 – 80 Hp / Two-blade prop “Duc” with adjustable pitch on the ground;

– Rotax 912 ULS 2 – 100 Hp / Three-blade prop “Duc” with adjustable pitch on the ground;

– Jabiru 2200 / Two-blade prop “Duc” with fixed pitch prop.

The engine mounting is made with soldered steel pipes.

The fuel system is provided with an additional electric pump shielded anti-heat.

The fuel system is equipped with two tanks installed into the wings & contain 36 lt. capacity each. The tanks are communicating & flow into a collection sump, placed in the fuselage, provided with a drain valve & with fuel reserve indicator connected to a push-to-test light.

Standard Instrumentation

Anemometer D. 3 1/8” with coloured arcs

Altimeter D. 3 1/8” with setting window

Variometer D. 3 1/8”

Compass

Sljp & skid indicator

Tachometer

Fuel pressure

Oil pressure

Oil temperature

Hourmeter

Voltmeter

External temperature indicator + airbox (for Rotax 912 ULS only)

Left cylinder head temperature (for Jabiru 2200 only)

Water temperature in front left engine head (not with Jabiru 2200)

Water temperature in back right engine head (not with Jabiru 2200)