F-HLIX

F-HLIX is a Dyn'Aéro MCR-01, a single-engine piston aircraft. SkyMeter has tracked 380 flights totalling 316 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is EDFE to EDFE. Service window in our records spans 397 days. Of those flights, 10 (2.6%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Dyn'Aéro MCR-01 has a maximum takeoff weight of 992 lb, light wake category.

About the Dyn'Aéro MCR-01

The Dyn'Aéro MCR-01 is a French two-seat ultralight aircraft that has carved out a niche in European sport aviation since its introduction in the mid-1990s. Built by Dyn'Aéro near Darois, France, the MCR (Micro Course Rapide) series represents a family of composite homebuilts and factory-built ultralights designed for efficient cross-country flying and aerobatic capability. The MCR-01, the original and most widely produced variant, features a low-wing configuration with a distinctive bubble canopy and retractable tricycle landing gear, offering performance that rivals certified light sport aircraft while remaining within ultralight weight limits in many jurisdictions.

Powered by a Rotax 912 series engine producing 80-100 horsepower, the MCR-01 achieves cruise speeds around 135 knots with a fuel burn of just 4-5 gallons per hour, making it one of the most efficient two-seat aircraft in its class. The composite construction keeps empty weight below 660 pounds, allowing a useful load sufficient for two adults and several hours of fuel. The type's clean aerodynamics and relatively high wing loading give it a stable ride in turbulence compared to traditional ultralight designs, while the +6/-3G load limits permit basic aerobatic maneuvers including loops and rolls.

The MCR series has found particular popularity among French aero clubs and private owners seeking an economical platform for touring and training. Its combination of speed, efficiency, and handling has made it a favorite for pilots transitioning from traditional ultralights to more capable cross-country machines. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.