STATUS
STATUS
BUILD STATUS
KIT ORDERED
[ DEC 24 ]
Whilst we continue to work with Flylight at Sywell to develop custom fuel tanks (and work on their associated approval) for our Nynja, we are delighted to annouce that we have ordered our Nynja kit, and hope to receive it in approximately six months (June ’25).
OVERWEIGHT OPS APPROVAL
[ NOV 24 ]
Prior to commencing our build, we’d like to ensure our Nynja’s permit-to-fly will allow us to carry the fuel required for our trip. We believe that we are now in agreement with the CAA, BMAA and Flylight that a route to certification has been found.
With a lot of help from Flylight, as well as certain individuals at the CAA and BMAA, we believe we have found a route to certify our Nynja with additional fuel tanks to enable us to occasionally fly overweight for our longer legs.
For the most part, an amendment to the Nynja’s usual design (a larger main tank and larger wing tanks) will enable us to increase our range for the vast majority of the legs – and all within keeping of standard rules and regulations. We believe we have now found a solution to add an addendum to our permit-to-fly which will allow us - infrequently - to operate above the normal maximum take-off weight.
You can read more about this on the Modifications article on our blog.
PRE-ORDER [ OCT 24 ]
We’re currently working with Flylight Airsports (the UK designer and kit importer of the Skyranger Nynja) to adapt the standard design of the Nynja fuel system for our adventure. The aim is to prevent any major retrofits by including them in the build from the very beginning. We also aim to have any changes approved by the BMAA prior to build commencement.
The standard Nynja features twin fuel tanks behind the seats - with an optional wing tank system. We are looking to significantly increase the capacity of the “main” tank behind the seats, as well as the capacity of the wing tanks. This would enable long-range operation whilst remaining below the standard MTOW. A final - temporary - ferry tank, replacing the passenger seat, would provide the range required for the South Pacific sectors, but require operation above normal MTOW.
You can read more about this on the Modifications article on our blog.
TRIP STATUS
IN PLANNING [ ONGOING ]
This project has been in planning – in one form or another – for over a decade. The microlight aspect adds a new layer of complexities which we’ll need to overcome, and that’s something we’ll discuss in more detail soon.
We’ll be bringing you more specific information on the status of our planning soon. Watch this space!