UL-Jih
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Jaroslav Sedláček |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Kit aircraft |
| Owner | Jaroslav Sedláček |
| Website | www |
UL-Jih sro, which is also recognized as UL-Jih Sedláček Spol s.r.o. or Sedláček UL-JIH, is an aircraft manufacturer located in Kaplice, Czech Republic. Established in 1990 by Jaroslav Sedláček, the firm focuses on creating and producing ultralight aircraft that are delivered as fully assembled, complying with the European Fédération Aéronautique Internationale standards for the microlight category.[1] [2]
The enterprise operates as a Společnost s ručením omezeným, a form of Czech private limited liability company.[1][2]
Although UL-Jih is responsible for both design and manufacturing, the marketing of its aircraft is handled by an associated firm, Fascination A.S., which is managed by Dušan Novotný and based in Brno, Czech Republic. Jaroslav Sedláček, who leads UL-Jih, also serves as the production director at Fascination A.S.[3]
History
Jaroslav Sedláček founded UL-Jih in 1990 with the goal of establishing a facility dedicated to aircraft design, production, flight instruction, and maintenance. The company utilizes both composite materials and conventional construction methods. Initially, its operations centered on repairing hang gliders and ultralight aircraft.[4]
The firm's inaugural design was the affordable and straightforward UL-Jih Kolibřík, developed in collaboration with Josef Mareš, resulting in sales of 36 units. Subsequently, the company produced the UL-Jih Lišák and manufactured 41 units of the Dallach Sunwheel, a biplane designed by Wolfgang Dallach. The UL-Jih Fascination, a series of two-seat, low wing microlight aircraft created by Sedláček, first took flight in 1996 and has undergone continuous refinement since then. The UL-Jih Evolution, a high-wing microlight model, had its maiden flight in 2002.[4]
Additionally, UL-Jih operates a flight training school located at the airport in Velešín.[4]
Aircraft
| Model designation | Maiden flight | Quantity produced | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL-Jih Kolibřík | 1990 | 36 | ultralight aircraft |
| UL-Jih Lišák | 1990s | two-seat ultralight aircraft with conventional landing gear | |
| Dallach Sunwheel | 1990s | 41 | two-seat ultralight biplane |
| UL-Jih Fascination | 1996 | 200 (as of 2006) | two-seat low-wing ultralight aircraft |
| UL-Jih Evolution | 16 February 2002 | 6 (as of 2005) | two-seat high-wing ultralight aircraft |
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