Comco-Ikarus Fox D

Comco-Ikarus Fox II / C22

PH-1K8 Comco-Ikarus Sherpa II c/n 141282-1036 - MLA-airfield Stadskanaal in Holland - 17 February 2002

The 2-seater Comco-Ikarus Sherpa II is an example for the simplicity and suitability of the first generation micro-light aircraft. The manufacturer of the Sherpa, Comco GmbH, was originally specialised in the production of special machinery. In 1976, Comco began making hang gliders, of which under the name Ikarus over 2000 were built. The single-seat Sherpa I was the first motorised Ikarus micro-light aircraft and entered serial production in 1982. The open two-seater Sherpa II is constructed out of alu-tube covered with sailcloth. The nose of the plane is made out of glassfibre composite. As powersource this Sherpa uses a Rotax 462 UL CB engine.

On 15 August 1983, the PH-1W6 was registered as a Comco Sherpa I. On 13 April 1984, the registered type was changed into Comco Sherpa II. The plane was withdrawn from use and the airworthiness expired on 1 May 2002. The registration was cancelled on 27 April 2005. Comco-Ikarus Sherpa II PH-1U7 was photographed at the MLA-aerodrome Stadskanaal in Vledderveen, the Netherlands, on 17 February 2002.