Fly SynthesisThree decades of carbon-fiber aircraft from the Risano airfi

Composite ultralights, built to be flown

Three decades of carbon-fiber aircraft from the Risano airfield: short-field classics, fast low-wing tourers and an amphibian — plus practical guides for pilots and owners.

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Syncro: the retractable flagship of the Fly Synthesis range

Syncro: the retractable flagship of the Fly Synthesis range

The Fly Synthesis Syncro stands as the retractable-gear flagship of the Italian manufacturer’s composite ultra

Buying a used Fly Synthesis: the inspection that saves you money

Buying a used Fly Synthesis: the inspection that saves you money

The European second-hand market for Fly Synthesis ultralights remains active with Texan, Storch and Syncro mod

Catalina NG: the composite amphibian that lands on water and grass

Catalina NG: the composite amphibian that lands on water and grass

The Fly Synthesis Catalina NG stands out as a versatile composite amphibian designed for both water and grass

Wallaby: the open-air Fly Synthesis for pure low-and-slow flying

Wallaby: the open-air Fly Synthesis for pure low-and-slow flying

The Fly Synthesis Wallaby stands out as the most elemental offering from the Italian manufacturer, a minimalis

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Ultralight rules in Europe in 2026: licences, weight limits and airspace

Ultralight rules in Europe in 2026: licences, weight limits and airspace

Europe’s ultralight scene in 2026 still rests on two parallel worlds: the long-standing national microlight ru

Short-field techniques: getting in and out of grass strips safely

Short-field techniques: getting in and out of grass strips safely

Fly Synthesis Storch pilots know that a 400-meter grass strip with trees at both ends demands precision. The R

Cross-country in an ultralight: planning fuel, weather and alternates

Cross-country in an ultralight: planning fuel, weather and alternates

Planning a 200-400 km cross-country in a Fly Synthesis Syncro or Storch demands honest numbers from the outset

Ultralight, LSA or certified: choosing the right category for your flying

Ultralight, LSA or certified: choosing the right category for your flying

The choice between an ultralight like the Fly Synthesis Syncro, an LSA such as the Tecnam P92 or Sling TSi, an

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Rotax 912 maintenance: the 100-hour and annual schedule explained

Rotax 912 maintenance: the 100-hour and annual schedule explained

The Rotax 912 series, delivering 80 to 100 hp depending on the variant, forms the heartbeat of most Fly Synthe

The annual inspection on a composite ultralight: what actually gets checked

The annual inspection on a composite ultralight: what actually gets checked

The annual condition inspection on a composite ultralight such as the Fly Synthesis Texan or Storch is the sin

Propeller care: inspection, balancing and when repair is not an option

Propeller care: inspection, balancing and when repair is not an option

Fly Synthesis Syncro and Storch owners know their Rotax 912-powered ultralights deliver crisp performance with

Ballistic rescue parachutes: repack cycles, service life and real costs

Ballistic rescue parachutes: repack cycles, service life and real costs

The ballistic parachute system on a Fly Synthesis Syncro or Storch has saved pilots more than once when a low-