Shark airplane - 3 breaking news for 2023

Introducing 3 breaking news that will move Shark airplane to the next level in 2023!
Get ready to soar to new heights with the latest updates. Shark will fly faster and higher than ever before, making your long distance travel experience faster and more efficient.
Ultimate speed, travel distance and attention to details. This is Shark in 2023.
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[@ikaniberasa]

Go team Shark!!! I love the plane and had the best experience visiting the factory in Slovakia.

[@foesfly3047]

I’m excited to see Edge Performance getting even more recognition, especially from OEMs. We really need Tom Hauklien and others like him, pushing light aircraft powerplants forward 😎🎩♠️

[@buzzinbritain8222]

Wouldn't touch one of the Edge modified engines with a barge-pole................

[@mamounali5707]

The first time i saw Shark was at aerofridrishafn 2007.. Amazing to see it make great leaps of development .

[@markseifried3959]

Hello Gwen from below. Wing loading is described this way. Let's say at gross weight the plane is 3000 lbs. On this same airplane the square footage of the main wing is 200 square feet. You take the weight of the plane divided by 200 and get a load of 15 lbs per square foot. Airliners can have a load of over 100 lbs per square foot. This makes them more stable in turbulence. There are less likely to be moved around by minor atmospheric bumps, etc.

[@dennyoconnor8680]

Once they actually offer one up for sale with a price tag attached, reality will set in.

[@Thomipangang]

It will be around 150k

[@Iceman240Z]

@@Thomipangang Where did that number come from?

[@Thomipangang]

@@Iceman240Z the internet, it’s already for sale… with full options it is 180k I think

[@hungrysurfer9471]

Swiss Risen has similar performance and huge range 5000km if you fly at only 200 kph. Super cruise 380 kph. Costs over 200k franks with some options. Been on sale for many years.

[@CrossWindsPat]

@@hungrysurfer9471 Risen is the king right now. That V tail is giving them quite a bit more speed at the higher end. Also their VNE is like 30knts higher than any other rotax airframe.

[@RaynerGS]

Salute from Brazil. It is wonderful, great job guys!!!!!

[@BruceBusby]

Beautiful aircraft

[@jurofox]

Ste top! Great presentation as always and it's great too see its further development.

[@robertling9872]

Beautiful airplane and engine. Thanks for sharing.

[@ekim000]

What a beautiful plane.

[@bertruttan129]

With Edge in the mix the power plant will shine! Literally. I have a RX-1 Yamaha in the gyro I built.

[@neilfoster814]

The Shark is one beautiful looking aircraft! I can see where they got the name from. And at nearly 200mph it's pretty quick too.

[@fjohnson9749]

We just sold our 1965 Comanche 260, it would do 190mph tas at almost any altitude up 12,000’

[@sztruce]

I had the opportunity to visit the plant last October. A wonderful experience. Current aircraft production is very similar to plastic models. Glues, staples and no rivets.

[@manosparavida3551]

Glues and staples doesn't inspire confidence in rigidity.

[@Jpreou]

@@manosparavida3551 My very limited understanding of aero grade glues is that, properly applied, the surrounding material will fail long before the glue.

[@manosparavida3551]

How very special

[@sztruce]

@@manosparavida3551 but the reality is different, fiberglass is very strong and everything has passed tough breaking test.

[@Paradyski]

Looking good. Well done Petr

[@weystrom]

Really interested to try thia airplane one i finish working on my licence! Ultralights are the future of European GA - economical, affordable and fast.

[@hankcuccina5260]

Beautiful welding on the intercooler.

[@mrtitanium427]

I like this! Nicely done.

[@flodurpups9846]

Amazing, and thank you for your European style of videos content. It's more close to me to trust and follow your aircrafts. Be blessed.

[@WillemLuntungan]

Nice airplane

[@DanFrederiksen]

Will you make a new stiffer thinner wing for 915 version? maybe one without flaps.

[@user-pi5fd4pn1z]

I hope someday I can see and fly with shark aero at South Korea.

[@kowkunt8710]

Why not the Edge Yahama engine. We had one in Snow machine with over 3000 hrs on it and absolutely Beat the living hell out of the engine Minu 30 cold start bounce the track and full throttle. Drag races on grass at 100 degrees F. The dam thing is still running. I would love too see a Edge Yahama in a Shark.

[@judd_s5643]

Take that motor run it at 95% throttle for 4 hours plus. Repeat this for 300 times…..see how it performs.

[@user-sf9pq5ox7w]

love the dog!!

[@sharkairplane]

That’s the Chief Dog Officer 😁

[@DanFrederiksen]

Edge performance, you simply need to make your own engine and the obvious opportunity is a small turbofan jet for the 500kg weight class plane. Basketball size, 15kg. 100kg thrust. It would be a massive success.

[@ahmadhayat6314]

Best wishes Shark Aero 🙌🏻 Are you considering using new Rotax 916 in recent future with this platform?

[@sharkairplane]

We’re working on the integration but it’s more complex and will require reinforcement of the airframe and a complete new test campaign. That takes time. Couple years. But Shark will fly well over 400 km/h (216 kts) then.

[@just_jouni]

Why dont any of your dealer websites have a price? is that some kind of a secret or what? How much does this cost?

[@t34bravo]

I love this airplane. I wish they were sold in the US.

[@sharkairplane]

They are 😉 You can contact [e-mail] for more details.

[@t34bravo]

Thanks! I’ll reach out today.

[@tzazarizona2676]

Would like to know what glide ratio would be on dead engine, plane looks like it would a have long one.

[@sharkairplane]

Approx 1 : 12.

[@AustNRail]

After flying Shark with Vlado at Martin Tomcharny back in 2018 you have come a long way. What about the new Rotax that delivers 160hp?

[@mauriceevans6546]

If the 914 will not fit, then the 916 will not either I suppose

[@sharkairplane]

@@mauriceevans6546 We’re working on the integration but it’s more complex and will require reinforcement of the airframe and a complete new test campaign. That takes time. Couple years. But Shark will fly well over 400 km/h (216 kts) then.

[@dynamicwt2110]

​@@sharkairplane what about integrating a TP-R90 from Turbotech? Is the reinforced Shark a project that's definitely coming or just an attempt?

[@hungrysurfer9471]

@@dynamicwt2110 yeah that tiny turbine is only $85k and with upto 220hp. Would make the shark very quick. And able to carry much more fuel load.

[@waveman8923]

What about the Edge Yamaha turbo engine? 300hp

[@grovermcnair9447]

Please bring the Shark to Oshkosh

[@sharkairplane]

We will... :)

[@br4nd0nh347]

I'm liking the Shark, will maintenance be difficult? Are the instructions easy to understand by an English speaking mechanic in the US?

[@sharkairplane]

As it’s a Rotax powered airplane it’s quite simple. Basically changing the oil and filters every 100 hrs and checking the airframe according to the maintenance manual. A big maintenance check is after 5 years.

[@livestock9722]

When is this coming to Canada?

[@sharkairplane]

The demo aircraft is planned to arrive within a few weeks. The distributor is already fully active: Sport Aircraft Canada Brampton Airport 228 Broadway Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K5, Canada E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.sportaircraftcanada.com Toll free: 866-733-8432 Mobile: [phone]

[@SerenityMusicOasis]

It would be nice to have this airplane modeled in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Just saying. 😉

[@SerenityMusicOasis]

I'm saving my $$$ to buy this plane in 2 years time. Your aircrafts are amazing.

[@sharkairplane]

​@@SerenityMusicOasis Thanks Jon! We are looking forward to welcome you to the Shark family :)

[@henrikcarlsen1881]

Probably in x-plane already.

[@Jpreou]

Totally agree - only 'found' this plane a couple of days ago and until I win Lotto or receive a big inheritance (both unlikely!) then a Microsoft Flight sim version would be fantastic .... meanwhile I tool around in Flight Sim in the RV-8 - my other 'all-time' favorite.

[@bjorn2625]

Problem is partly the avionics. No one has modelled the Dynon HDX in MSFS. Once that changes a large range of models will come online quite quickly, I bet.

[@RobertLBarnard]

Beautiful aircraft, love the configuration, and focus on efficiency & capability. Above all, keeping the price affordable makes all the difference between it remaining a "dream machine" and becoming people's really.

[@javieruriel]

price?

[@marcwatson455]

I would love to see what a small turboprop engine would do in the shark ?

[@juanpedroorange4218]

😎👍🛩🌞

[@dmorokov]

Interesting, what would be the performance of this great machine with Rotax 915iS on board. @Shark Aero do you think it's possible?

[@sharkairplane]

It is for sure. We’re working on the integration but it’s more complex and will require reinforcement of the airframe and a complete new test campaign. That takes time. Couple years. But Shark will fly well over 400 km/h (216 kts) then.

[@dmorokov]

@@sharkairplane Does the plane have IFR certification? Would you reflect the updated model of the airplane on your website?

[@sharkairplane]

It doesn't. We are working on the completely new website where it will be reflected.

[@edsonjosecorrea4481]

Que motor é uma obra prima.

[@emergencylowmaneuvering7350]

shut upppp

[@andreschapero3615]

I wish you could build a perfect nano paratrike that fits in any car and that will not tip over ! Dreaming. Love your plane. Andrés from Santiago, Chile.

[@1shARyn3]

What is Wing Loading?

[@sharkairplane]

Hi, 63,2 kg/m2 MTOW 600kg

[@turcenoarthurjamil4364]

come on man, build a single seat version

[@uwepaulinehefele8952]

Hello, why you don't use the 915 or 916 original ROTAX..??

[@sharkairplane]

Shark is aerodynamically extremely clean aircraft. With R915&916 Shark will fly well over 400 kmh/215 kts in cruise, which is beyond our current flutter limits. We must therefore reinforce the airframe, redo the test campaign and do new certification. It’s work in progress but will take some time still.

[@uwepaulinehefele8952]

@@sharkairplane ok, thanks for you fast answer; everything is quik at Shark, I think :)

[@uwepaulinehefele8952]

ok, thanks for you fast answer; everything is fast at Shark, I think :)

[@LessAiredvanU]

For the price of the Rotax you could have a rotary engine, and spare cash over and above the extra fuel and a smaller and lighter power unit to boot.

[@sailaway1015]

I like your idea, although using an established aero engine could help jump over regulatory hurdles.

[@220volt-u7]

red bull vám dává křídla je kde?

[@apuuvah]

Next, Turbotech TP-R90?

[@81dimao]

otra opción, que también tenga un motor eléctrico

[@DIYDaveT]

Beautiful aircraft. Just awesome. Too bad you have to be rich to afford one.

[@markwebb8013]

Put 916 in it...

[@sharkairplane]

We’re working on the integration but it’s more complex and will require reinforcement of the airframe and a complete new test campaign. That takes time. Couple years. But Shark will fly well over 400 km/h (216 kts) then.

[@glennwatson3313]

I can't believe that is an ultralight.

[@RPO767]

It's not.

[@SoloRenegade]

An Ultralight in Europe, not in the US.

[@RPO767]

@@SoloRenegade Copy that.

[@tinolino58]

Geee Garmin 🙈

[@truegret7778]

Nice plane .... However, I think the DarkAero has those specs beat, slightly 275mph (443kmph), 1,700sm (2,736km), 200hp UL520iS. All CarbonFiber airframe. Granted, they are not in production, but very, very soon.

[@VladoPekarShark]

DarkAero… very good social network promotion … of virtual aircraft having virtual performance with virtual engine produced by virtual technology by virtual team. boys have good game, burning money, and making big waves. to deliver aircrafts and live from it is different story, not so funny. Basic mistakes - type of used engine plus no turbo, hollow grid technology, composite aircraft with metal shapes, planned empty weight -no way -I expect 70- 100 kg more, backward retracting all gears will make them tough life with CG. Lancair and Glasair framed this group a years ago, with thousands of produced kits and flying aircrafts. This is placed somewhere between, but with above mentioned mistakes. It will not beat them. it will take next years and years while they will have something like product. But nice movies, enjoying, good luck.

[@chippyjohn1]

Darker is just theoretical at this time. They are making a composite airframe with and old air-cooled engine design. They are just making a new production of an old design, we will see how it actually performs.

[@mntbighker]

So the already massively over priced Rotax with added customization. I guess if you have an unlimited budget it's exciting.

[@hungrysurfer9471]

Swiss Risen has similar performance and a huge range 5000km if you run eco power levels only 200 kph. It can get close to 400 kph for a shorter trip. Costs over 200k franks with some options. Been on sale for many years.

[@mirekslechta7161]

I like Risen , the only questin is about gear... can it withstand every day use from grass runways for many years ? I am not afraid it could fall apart, but I am afraid of part´s wear.

[@hungrysurfer9471]

@@mirekslechta7161 Swiss Quality is legendary and long lasting. But i dont know if its certified for using grass fields.

[@Dzordzikk]

300, 350 a 400 j ekrásná rychlost na konfiguraci za sebou, ale takový Risen umí 450 a je to konfigurace vedle sebe a navíc má brutálně nízké spotřeby v režimu kolem 280-300km/h.

[@sharkairplane]

Je třeba srovanavat jabka s jabkama a nemichat s hruškama. Risen 400 umí (450 třeba nejdřív vidět, mluvíme-li o cruise), ale TAS ve FL160 a s 40-60 hp navíc. To není typické užívání UL letounu. Letoun je to urcite zajímavý a rozebrat rozdily je na delší. Treba někdy natocime.

[@Dzordzikk]

@@sharkairplane Risen těch 450 umí s 915kou. Prostoru má oproti Sharkovi na rozdávání a nemá problém při 2 osobách na palubě (posun těžiště). Cena je samozřejmě taky vysoká, ale to i u Sharka.

[@sharkairplane]

@@Dzordzikk Při vyberu letadla je dobre posuzovat vedle vhodnosti pro zamýšlený účel též řadu dalších aspektů vč. např. bezpečnosti konstrukce řídicích ploch, konstrukci podvozku a řešení nouzových situaci, prostor a komfort při řízení, kvalitu kompozitu, kvalitu laku, citlivost a tuhost řízení, výhled z kabiny, atd. atd. Vždy doporučujeme nalitat nějaký čas na letounech na shortlistu před finálním rozhodnutím o koupi.

[@sharkairplane]

A u motoru kvalitu zástavby, řešení chlazení, navýšení odporu vs výkonu, atd.

[@jamesavery6015]

Kinda looks like a Questair Venture knockoff

[@jmwintenn]

why not just use the new 916?

[@sharkairplane]

We’re working on the integration but it’s more complex and will require reinforcement of the airframe and a complete new test campaign. That takes time. Couple years. But Shark will fly well over 400 km/h (216 kts) then.

[@vaughnbay]

1:22 "....one of the fastest aircraft in the world....." REALLY!

[@the-bu3lb]

It would be nice if these didn’t cost over 100000

[@Alanqpi]

I see the details in the clip, and I want to know the price of one engine, 80 horsepower and 125 horsepower, so that I can travel to you or deposit money for you, and you send it to me, and I need some of the six main counters

[@sharkairplane]

Hi, we would be more than happy to give you all detailed information based on your specific needs. Please contact us by email [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@niceguy100000]

No music is much safer than music that annoys a bunch of people.

[@harrisonaero]

Price differences of Edge vs Rotax 915 an 916?

[@sharkairplane]

Depends on configuration. Contact us on [e-mail] for detailed info.

[@stevewinegar6364]

I think I'd rather a 915.

[@samaipata4756]

All good and dandy, show me the remaining payload with full fuel!

[@sharkairplane]

With a typical configuration the useful load is 250 kg (550 lbs). Fuel tanks are 150 l (40 gal) so 108 kg (238 lbs). With full tanks the endurance is 6-12 hours based on power. Certified MTOW 600 kg (1323 lbs).

[@samaipata4756]

@@sharkairplane Thank you for filling in the blanks! They are impressive number for such a small aircraft! My concern with aircrafts like yours is the fact that their capabilities are way out of league for the average pilot. On top of that I truly hate the present multi-function displays they are very impractical to scan, but worse to handle in emergency situations with the statistics proofing over and over again that I'm right! But what I love to see on any modern aircraft is the unrestricted visibility that you provide in your design. Wishing you success with your sales and for your future!

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

How about a turbine 2 to 450hp

[@sharkairplane]

Not suitable for our category, I’m afraid.

[@ismaildemirhan224]

@@sharkairplane It's suitable when you consider new gen experimental light turboprops like Turbaero TA200TP Talon 😉

[@mickvonbornemann3824]

Aircraft engines generally arn’t great revers but I still think that 914 would be great in a Type 3 Veedub

[@okiegrandboater]

Why do you use kilo meters per hour? , you would think a aviation business would know we use knots per hour?

[@Aventura2005]

Sorry, you mean knots, period. 1 knot is one nautical mile per hour. Knot is a speed measure, not space (or distance), so you measure speed in km per hour, or statute miles per hour or nautical minutes miles per hour (this last one is the same as knots).

[@chippyjohn1]

Because Kilometres is global standard for speed. What backwards country uses knots?

[@marcelazare]

Jmb VL3 evolution enters the chat*

[@rlevitta]

300 km/hr is 162 knots. How does that make it "one of the fastest aircraft in the world" - ?

[@skyrangerswift2ireland]

It's an Ultralight. Fastest "Ultralight" in the world that should say.

[@sharkairplane]

It actually does :) Anyway Shark is different category in different countries around the world.

[@tonylam9548]

No thanks, first you have to start with an already expensive Rotax engine, then you have to pay for the Edge modifications. Everyone seems to prefer to chase after the few rich guys who actually can fly, and ignore the much larger market for an affordable airplane. because it is so much more difficult to make. If I really want high performance, I use a turbine and prop.

[@savagecub]

Why are you dicking around with edge performance engine ? Just put a 915 on there with a constant speed prop.

[@sharkairplane]

The engine is quite heavy for a 600 kg/1300 lbs mtow aircraft limiting the payload. Shark with 140 hp will fly over 215 kts in cruise, which is over the flutter limits of current airframe. There are also other reasons but these are the 2 key ones.

[@savagecub]

@@sharkairplane You’ve got to iron out that flutter issue. Shark looks like it could do 400kts !!!

[@sharkairplane]

@@savagecub yes, indeed. And we’re on it but requires a little bit more time.

[@bubbafatas2588]

Aircraft airspeed is measured in knots!

[@chippyjohn1]

It's actually measured in kmh. Kmh has been the official standard for 14 years now, and has been the unofficial standard far longer.

[@bubbafatas2588]

@@chippyjohn1 wrong been flying jets for 46 years in knots! Flown to 104 countries and speed has been in knots other than mach!

[@chippyjohn1]

@bubbafatas2588 You probably fly for the US. Speed has officially supposed to be kmh for at least the last 14 years globally. Hopefully when the US collapses soon the world will finally be allowed to go metric. We are begging for it in aviation here in Australia.

[@bubbafatas2588]

@@chippyjohn1 ugh no

[@yamascott]

300kmh = 186mph, for my fellow Americans.

[@chippyjohn1]

300kmh is 300,000mph. 1000 metres in a kilometre. Have to love metric, besides most of America already know this.

[@yamascott]

A km is 1000 meters, not 1000 miles@@chippyjohn1

[@chippyjohn1]

@@yamascott That's what I said. 300kmh is 300,000 metres per hour, not 186. It's metres also, not meters. A metre is a unit of measurement for length, a meter is a device you measure with.

[@rudyberkvens-be]

Please learn to use articles in English.

[@carolaviation1361]

We always work better and better. See You on Aero Friedrichshafen 2023.

[@scottboelke4391]

What's the useful load? What's the fuel capacity? What's the price? An entire long video with no price! Why not a simple Lycoming engine? Why this expensive and complicated rotax? Why do you talk in km/h? Clearly you're not pilots. We don't fly in km/h. Our maps and airspeed indicators aren't in km/h. Who's buying these planes? The GA environment in Europe is so horrible for the average pilot. Yeah, nice video, but zero practical information.

[@VladoPekarShark]

Typical emty weight is 350 kg, MTOW 600 kg. Fuel 150 litres. Price from 200 k up to about 280k €, typical “full option” is 240k. At today inflation rate this is very temporary information. Lycoming? -if you look to one of our closest competitor Lycoming instalation, you will get higher weight=lower payload, lower speed, double fuel consumption, half range. Look to power/weight of engines. I fly 42 years. in km/h. Happy. On our low speeds - approach, landing, stall I see it more precise. We live in metres, milimetres, kilometres, kilograms, litres, celsius world. Happy. Who is buying? In Europe is sold about 1000 UL aircrafts per year. If you compare it with certified aircrafts, you fly for fraction of price per hour, very often faster, with lower consumption, better instruments and safer because of installed parachute. Ya, Europe is fragmented - a lot of countries. Sometimes not so simple. Even average pilots are happy to live here. :)

[@chippyjohn1]

Lycoming make terrible engines. Kmh is the official unit of speed for aircraft as of 14 years ago and unofficially much longer.

[@chippyjohn1]

​@VladoPekarShark I wish Europe had a greater influence on aviation in Australia, sadly the US tries to dictate what we do. I personally use all metric for aviation, even metres for altitude. Can't stand that non-metric garbage, it should be banned.

[@scottboelke4391]

@@VladoPekarShark I feel lucky to fly in America!