Owner
Colin Burgess

Builder
Paul Mitchell

Aircraft type
Tecnam Sierra

Registration
G-TESI

Specification
G-TESI is a P2002EA Sierra kit built aircraft which flies on an LAA Permit. The P2002JF model is factory built and goes on a C of A. A two seat all metal aeroplane with a steerable nosewheel, it is responsive to fly and is a capable tourer.

Span 28' 2"
Length 21' 7"

Empty weight 354 kgs.
Mauw 580 kgs.
Baggage Max 20 kgs.
Fuel capacity 100 litres

Vne 138 kts.
Vso 38 kts

Engine 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS

Equipment
Electrically operated GT VP prop
Electric flaps
Panel mount AvMap GPS
2x Dynon EFIS
Trio Avionics autopilot

More information
G-TESI was built by Paul Mitchell who is now, as Tecnam UK Ltd, the importer for Tecnam kits to the UK. First flight was in 2006. The aircraft is stressed to +6/-3g and has very good airfield performance. Capable of over 120 kts, a very relaxed 40% power setting returns around 100 kts burning just under 14 litres per hour.