N158Y

N158Y is a Dyn'Aéro MCR-01, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by MACHAMER JOHN K. SkyMeter has tracked 18 flights totalling 10 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is S37 to KN94. Service window in our records spans 93 days. Of those flights, 2 (11.1%) carry at least one detected incident — 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-designed single-seat ultralight that emerged in the 1990s as one of Europe's most successful homebuilt aircraft. Built by Dyn'Aéro in Darois, France, the MCR-01 (Micro Course de Raid) was conceived as a fast, efficient cross-country machine for the ultralight category, featuring a distinctive low-wing configuration with a bubble canopy and retractable tricycle gear. Its composite construction and sleek aerodynamics deliver cruise speeds around 135 knots on just 80-100 horsepower from Rotax or Jabiru engines—remarkable performance for an aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight under 1,000 pounds.

The type found particular favor among European sport pilots and has been exported worldwide, with several variants including the tandem two-seat MCR-4S. While the MCR-01 remains relatively rare in North American skies compared to traditional ultralights, its efficient design and spirited handling have earned it a devoted following among builders seeking something more capable than typical ultralight trainers. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.