TL-22 Duo

The TL‑22 Duo is a two‑seat ultralight aircraft produced by the Czech company TL Ultralight, a firm that emerged from the early 1990s hobby‑plane community and quickly gained a reputation for innovative, lightweight designs. First introduced in 2015, the Duo was conceived as a modern evolution of the company’s successful single‑seat models, aiming to offer pilots a versatile platform for training, recreational flying, and light‑sport missions. Its airframe is constructed primarily from carbon‑fiber reinforced polymer, delivering an exceptionally low empty weight of 280 kg while maintaining a robust 1,200 kg maximum take‑off capacity. The high‑wing configuration, equipped with slotted flaps and a foldable structure, enables short‑field operations and easy ground handling. Powered by a Rotax 912 ULS engine delivering 100 hp, the aircraft achieves a cruise speed of 210 km/h and a range exceeding 1,200 km, thanks to an integrated fuel tank of 80 L. Advanced avionics, including a glass cockpit with GPS navigation and autopilot, provide pilots with modern situational awareness. The TL‑22 Duo’s blend of efficiency, affordability, and dual‑seat capability has made it a popular choice for flight schools and aero‑clubs, cementing its significance as a bridge between traditional ultralight hobbyists and the evolving light‑sport aviation market.

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