Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Better than Cessna ? Pilots tell me ! I went to Popham airfield micro light trade fair and found the stand with Direct Fly Alto NG and they organised for me a test flight. I do have only 12 hours of flying experience in my logbook and I found this aircraft very enjoyable to fly. The ALTO NG is the new all-metal version of this popular aircraft, developed under the Czech UL-2 certification with a 600 kg maximum takeoff weight. This model benefits from fifteen years of experience in flight schools and aeroclubs, featuring a redesigned engine bed and cowling, a stiffened front leg and fuselage, and a modified elevator control system that utilizes push-pull rods instead of cables. Designed as a simple, two-seat monoplane for easy maintenance and comfortable control, it is powered by a Rotax 912ULS engine and can be equipped with a Galaxy GRS rescue system.
Direct Fly now focuses exclusively on the NG version following the retirement of the 912 TG in 2022.
Technically, the aircraft measures 6.30 m in length with an 8.20 m wingspan, a 10.6 m2 wing area, and a 1.10 m wide cockpit, offering a 92 l fuel capacity and an empty weight of 320 kg.Performance specifications include a cruising speed of 180 km/h (97 kts), a never-exceed speed of 260 km/h (140 kts), and stalling speeds of 76 km/h in landing configuration and 87 km/ h clean. With a maximum climbing speed of 5.1 m/s and a load factor of +4/-2, the ALTO NG requires a takeoff distance of 410 m to clear 50ft and a landing distance of 295 m from the same height.
Huge thanks to Jan Sponer test pilot and Rob Grimwood Director from Exodus Airsports London micro light flying school for organising for me this test flight.
Better than Cessna ? Pilots tell me ! I went to Popham airfield micro light trade fair and found the stand with Direct Fly Alto NG and they organised for me a test flight. I do have only 12 hours of flying experience in my logbook and I found this aircraft very enjoyable to fly. The ALTO NG is the new all-metal version of this popular aircraft, developed under the Czech UL-2 certification with a 600 kg maximum takeoff weight. This model benefits from fifteen years of experience in flight schools and aeroclubs, featuring a redesigned engine bed and cowling, a stiffened front leg and fuselage, and a modified elevator control system that utilizes push-pull rods instead of cables. Designed as a simple, two-seat monoplane for easy maintenance and comfortable control, it is powered by a Rotax 912ULS engine and can be equipped with a Galaxy GRS rescue system.
Direct Fly now focuses exclusively on the NG version following the retirement of the 912 TG in 2022.
Technically, the aircraft measures 6.30 m in length with an 8.20 m wingspan, a 10.6 m2 wing area, and a 1.10 m wide cockpit, offering a 92 l fuel capacity and an empty weight of 320 kg.Performance specifications include a cruising speed of 180 km/h (97 kts), a never-exceed speed of 260 km/h (140 kts), and stalling speeds of 76 km/h in landing configuration and 87 km/ h clean. With a maximum climbing speed of 5.1 m/s and a load factor of +4/-2, the ALTO NG requires a takeoff distance of 410 m to clear 50ft and a landing distance of 295 m from the same height.
Huge thanks to Jan Sponer test pilot and Rob Grimwood Director from Exodus Airsports London micro light flying school for organising for me this test flight.
