Fk Lightplanes was named the Best Brand 2009*, which comes as no surprise to pilots on the continent. Americans are less familiar with the brand but that is changing and pilots in the U.S. will want to give the Fk airplanes a closer look.

Way back in November of 2005 the Fk9 won approval as a Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) and the handsome German design was first shown publicly at the Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in January 2006. Americans liked what they saw. Now, the producer is preparing to bring more of their Light-Sport Airplanes to the USA.

Even if you don't feel you know the Fk9, you may know the company's Fk14, though you probably saw it first in the Cirrus Design unveiling at Oshkosh. The SR22 manufacturer selected the innovative low-wing Fk14 Polaris as their LSA entry. Since they had dozens to choose between and since Cirrus looked carefully before making their choice, FK Lightplanes can be proud of the selection of their aircraft.

But the Polaris (aka SRS) is only one of three outstanding designs from this well-established and highly regarded producer. The company also has a modern, fully-enclosed, folding-wing biplane called the Fk12 Comet - also available with two open-air seats) and the very popular Fk9 Mark IV high wing composite aircraft that American have more often seen.

Fk9 displays excellent performance and exhibits crisp, smooth handling, a feature of all Fk Lightplane designs by Peter Funk. Fk9 also offers an ingenious one-person folding-wing design makes the aircraft fit more easily into often-scarce hangar space. Fk9 is in its fourth design iteration and is a success story in German flight schools. The first Fk9 model flew in 1989 and more than 400 examples of all company models are flying in 20 countries

Fk-Lightplanes has current U.S. support via Miami, Florida-based Tony Anderson, a veteran of ultralight and light plane flying and the Atlanta, Georgia-based Hansen Air Group, who became well known for initially helping to establish the Tecnam brand in America. Now, Fk Lightplanes of Germany is making a larger push into the rest of the USA and is for a general importer and new dealers. Businesses interested in representing this award-winning design and the fleet of FK designs should contact the company at the information below.

* Fk Lightplanes was chosen by Europe's largest aviation magazine, Aerokurier, as the 2009 Number One ultralight brand (ultralights in Europe are very similar to LSA in America).

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Fk9 B Mark IV    Add to favorites list
	$4.95	Fk9 B Mark IV "FK Lightplanes' Feature-Laden Fk9 Mk IV" by Dan Johnson. Published in EAA Sport Pilot & Light Sport Aircraft Magazine, November, 2006.   Pilot Report begins: This airplane began life under B&F Technik Vertriebs GmbH, a name derived from partners Dirk Breitkreuz and Peter Funk, who started the commercial enterprise. Now, Funk operates the company on his own and has adopted the worldlier and less cumbersome name Fk- Leichtflugzeuge, its English translation being Fk-Lightplanes. U.S. distributor Tony Anderson named his enterprise Fk-Lightplanes USA. Based in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Fk-Lightplanes USA calls North Perry Airport home. The Funk name is
		SPLOG FK Lightplanes Opens Second Factory, 12/24/2009   SPLOG begins: Two decades of hard work, sharp design and marketing vision , and keeping a high bar for quality production recently brought FK Group , German makers of three European "ultralights", an award from Aerokurier magazine for best manufacturer . FK beat out
		SPLOG Triple Play: Fk Lightplanes Is High, Low, and Bipe, 10/18/2009   SPLOG begins: Light-Sport Aircraft are nothing if not diverse. We have all manner of aircraft on our SLSA List of 104 approved models. Germany's FK Lightplanes illustrates diversity through their trio of models: high wing Fk9 series ; biplane Fk-12; and low wing Fk14.
		SPLOG FK Lightplanes New Model; Offsetting Cirrus Stall, 04/04/2009   SPLOG begins: Most American pilots don't recognize the brand FK Lightplanes , though many do know of one of their models. Cirrus Design based their celebrated entry into Light-Sport Aircraft upon the Fk14 Polaris . This lovely low wing looks enough like a Cirrus that
		SPLOG Dealmaking and Consolidation? New LSA Directions?, 03/11/2009   SPLOG begins: What to the following events have in common? ...Sebring LSA Expo, Heart of Texas LSA Expo, Midwest LSA Expo, Sport Pilot Tour... Answer: All are focused marketing shows generating keenly interested crowds to examine Light-Sport Aircraft. When that happens,
Fk-14 Polaris    Add to favorites list
	$4.95	FK-14 Polaris "FK Lightplanes FK-14" by Dan Johnson. Published in Kitplanes Magazine, March, 2003.   Pilot Report begins: Meet the top model from FK Lightplanes. The frenzy over the FAA's light-sport aircraft (LSA) and sport pilot proposal continues. Pilots from ultralight to general aviation are discussing it, and the new rule may be released soon, according to those aware of FAA deliberations. We may be about to witness the birth of a new aviation segment. But unlike its predecessors, this one may come with aircraft ready to meet the need. An interesting twist on this American story is that European designs may dominate
		SPLOG Triple Play: Fk Lightplanes Is High, Low, and Bipe, 10/18/2009   SPLOG begins: Light-Sport Aircraft are nothing if not diverse. We have all manner of aircraft on our SLSA List of 104 approved models. Germany's FK Lightplanes illustrates diversity through their trio of models: high wing Fk9 series ; biplane Fk-12; and low wing Fk14.
		SPLOG Getting Ready for Sebring's LSA Expo #4, 10/19/2007   SPLOG begins: Over January 17-20, 2008 every significant company in Light-Sport Aircraft will be in Sebring, Florida. The Sebring Expo preludes with an ASTM meeting. During the event LAMA hosts its annual member meeting and dinner plus its board will meet. EAA will
		SPLOG LSA's Newest Entry...Cirrus Imports a Beauty, 07/23/2007   SPLOG begins: EAA AirVenture is full of surprises. We all knew about Cessna's confirmed LSA entry (though we had to travel to Oshkosh to see its new Skycatcher). Plenty of other surprises are expected. But one that caught almost everybody unawares was the Cirrus Design
Fk9 Mark III    Add to favorites list
		FK Lightplanes -- Fk9 The FK Lightplanes company has released its new Fk9 ELA that more closely meets U.S. LSA regulations but its Mark IV version of the Fk9 is one of Germany's most popular light aircraft. See it in this video atop straight Baumann floats made in Minnesota.
	$4.95	FK-9 "Fk-9 Mark III" by Dan Johnson. Published in General Aviation News Magazine, January, 1999.   Pilot Report begins: Sleek composite microlight performs like a GA aircraft In the Dec. 11 Flyer, I wrote about the Albatros, which I call a hybrid ultralight because it bridges older tube-and-rag ultralights and new all-composite models. This month we look at the German-built FK-9 from B&F Technik. A new breed with an interesting history, it too emerged from an earlier design. In fact, the FK-9 shown in photos that accompany this story is the glass-fiber Mark 3. Its predecessors, the Mark 1 and Mark 2, used fabric skins,
		SPLOG Ultralight Adventures (and More) in Downtown Miami, 03/19/2007   SPLOG begins: More than a decade ago, Tony Anderson started teaching students how to fly on floats. Today, his family enterprise spreads across three aviation businesses. In a recent visit I was most impressed to witness what the Andersons have built. From their home
		SPLOG FK9 Now Imported with Folding, Shorter-Span Wings, 10/17/2006   SPLOG begins: The feature of folding wings is credited with the sale of many aircraft by brands such as Kitfox and Kolb (among numerous others). Promoting the Sport Pilot certificate, I've visited flight schools at busy airports where one of the obstacles to growth
		SPLOG Bright Yellow Fk9 Was a Hit at Sebring's Expo, 02/11/2006   SPLOG begins: He could see the benefit for his company's sales, so Fk Leichtflugzeuge -- or FK Lightplanes -- president Peter Funk came from Speyer, Germany to support his new American importer, Tony Anderson of Fk Lightplanes USA . Tony brought his family operation
		SPLOG FK9 Wins SLSA Certification, 11/22/2005   SPLOG begins: FK Lightplanes FK9 Mk IV becomes our 21st SLSA since April 15 (a rate of 3 per month!). A longtime ultralight enthusiast with a list of FAA ratings, importer Tony Anderson has moved fast since securing distribution of Germany's FK Lightplanes. Since my
		SPLOG Germany's FK Lightplanes Gains a U.S. Distributor, 11/20/2005   SPLOG begins: For years, FK Lightplanes has been a leading supplier in Europe. Designs are created by Otto and Peter Funk, the father and son team that introduced the FK9 Mark IV (all-round use and trainer design), the FK12 Comet (enclosed, folding biwing), and the

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