Amax Vixen 105

The Amax Vixen 105 is a light sport aircraft produced by Australian company Amax Engineering in the late 1990s. Conceived as a modern evolution of the popular Amax Vixen family, the 105 model first flew in 1997 and entered limited production in 1998, targeting hobbyist pilots seeking high performance on a modest budget. Its all‑metal airframe incorporates a cantilever low‑wing design, a spacious 105‑centimetre wingspan, and a streamlined fuselage that reduces drag while maintaining structural rigidity. Powered by a 100‑horsepower Rotax 912ULS engine, the Vixen 105 delivers a cruise speed of 210 km/h, a climb rate of 6.5 m/s, and a range exceeding 1,200 km, placing it among the most capable ultralight aircraft of its era. Innovative features include adjustable flaps, a side‑by‑side cockpit with dual controls, and provision for optional glass‑cockpit avionics, making it suitable for both training and cross‑country recreation. Though only a few hundred units were built, the Vixen 105 earned a reputation for reliability and ease of maintenance, influencing subsequent Australian light‑sport designs and demonstrating that sophisticated performance could be achieved without the expense of conventional certified aircraft.