Technic'air
Fly Roller
The Fly Roller, produced by the French aerospace firm Technic’air, entered the market in 2012 as a lightweight, single‑seat ultralight designed for sport and recreational flying. Developed from the company’s earlier “Fly” series, the Roller incorporated feedback from pilots who sought a more agile platform with reduced assembly time. Its carbon‑fiber reinforced fuselage, combined with an aluminum alloy wing frame, gives a structural weight of only 38 kilograms, while still meeting the European Microlight regulations for maximum take‑off mass.
Key features include a 30‑kilowatt Rotax 447 engine mounted on a vibration‑isolated free‑piston mount, a cantilever wing with a 9.2‑meter span, and a digital flight‑control suite that integrates GPS navigation, engine monitoring, and a lightweight glass cockpit. The aircraft’s fold‑away wing panels enable transport on a standard trailer, a rarity among its peers. The Fly Roller’s low stall speed of 45 km/h and a glide ratio of 12:1 make it suitable for both novice pilots and seasoned aerobatic enthusiasts.
Its significance lies in democratizing high‑performance ultralight flying, influencing subsequent European designs, and demonstrating that advanced composite construction can be cost‑effective without sacrificing safety or handling precision.
Key features include a 30‑kilowatt Rotax 447 engine mounted on a vibration‑isolated free‑piston mount, a cantilever wing with a 9.2‑meter span, and a digital flight‑control suite that integrates GPS navigation, engine monitoring, and a lightweight glass cockpit. The aircraft’s fold‑away wing panels enable transport on a standard trailer, a rarity among its peers. The Fly Roller’s low stall speed of 45 km/h and a glide ratio of 12:1 make it suitable for both novice pilots and seasoned aerobatic enthusiasts.
Its significance lies in democratizing high‑performance ultralight flying, influencing subsequent European designs, and demonstrating that advanced composite construction can be cost‑effective without sacrificing safety or handling precision.
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