The Aeroprakt A-20 Vista is a family of Ukrainian tandem two-seat high-wing, strut-braced, pusher configuration conventional landing gear, ultralight aircraft, produced by Aeroprakt. The A-20 was introduced into the North American market at AirVenture 1999.Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page B-67. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. Bertrand, Noel; Rene Coulon; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04, page 116. Pagefast Ltd, Lancaster OK, 2003. ISSN 1368-485X

Design and development

Design of the A-20 began in 1990, with the first prototype making its maiden flight on 5 August 1991, with the first production aircraft flying on 15 August 1993.Jackson 2003, p. 463. The A-20 is constructed with a fiberglass forward fuselage and cockpit with aluminium wings and tail surfaces covered in doped aircraft fabric. The wing is fitted with half-span ailerons and flaps. The flaps are quite effective and lower the landing speed to . Flaperons are available on some models. The conventional landing gear has steel sprung main gear legs.

The A-20 was originally designed for the Rotax 503 two-stroke aircraft engine. The low drag airframe produces acceptable performance on this low power output. Optional engines include the Rotax 582 and Rotax 912ULS

Operational history An A-20 won the European Microlight Championship in 2002.

Variants A-20 Vista Initial version with a Rotax 503 engine. A-20 Vista STOL STOL version with a Rotax 582 engine and standard slotted flaperons. A-20 Vista SS Higher cruise speed version with a reduced span wing and a Rotax 582 engine. A-20 Cruiser Higher cruise speed version with a reduced span wing and a Rotax 912ULS engine. A-20 Cruiser-S Higher cruise speed version with a reduced span wing, a Rotax 912ULS engine and standard slotted flaperons. A-26 Vulcan A highly modified twin engine pusher. A-30 Vista SpeedsterA high performance derivative of the A-20.

Specifications (A-20)

References Notes

Bibliography Jackson, Paul. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004. Coulsdon, UK:Jane's Information Group, 2003. .

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