MCR 01

The MCR‑01 is a two‑seat, low‑wing sport aircraft produced by the French manufacturer Dyn'Aéro. Its development began in the early 1990s as a response to the growing demand for affordable, high‑performance kit planes in the European ultralight sector. First flown in 1995, the design built on earlier Dyn'Aéro concepts, incorporating advanced composite materials and a monocoque airframe that reduced weight while enhancing rigidity. Powered typically by a Rotax 912 or 914 engine, the MCR‑01 delivers cruise speeds around 260 km/h, a range of 1,200 km, and a stall speed below 65 km/h, making it both fast and forgiving for pilots. Key features include side‑by‑side seating, large canopy visibility, electrically operated flaps, and a flexible under‑carriage capable of fitting both tricycle and tail‑wheel configurations. The aircraft’s modular kit format allowed amateur builders to complete construction in roughly 700–900 hours, contributing to its popularity among home‑builders and flight schools. Its significance lies in demonstrating that modern composite technology and efficient powerplants could be combined in a low‑cost package, helping to broaden access to sport aviation and influencing later light‑sport designs across Europe.