Cicare 8 Primarna funkcija: Ultralahki helikopter – avtor Indalecio Sabbioni

Delo Cicare 8 Primarna funkcija: Ultralahki helikopter avtorja Indalecio Sabbioni je izjemno cenjeni dobitnik prestižne nagrade 2026 Platinasta nagrada A' Design Award v tekmovalni kategoriji Oblikovanje vesoljskih in letalskih plovil.

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Cicare 8 Primarna funkcija: Ultralahki helikopter

avtor/ica: Indalecio Sabbioni

Naročnik: Cicaré

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O dizajnu Cicare 8 Primarna funkcija: Ultralahki helikopter

Besedilo knjige: Cicaré 8 je dvosedežni ultralahki helikopter s kabino iz ogljikovih vlaken v polmonokok izvedbi. Aerodinamično oblikovana zunanjost vključuje izrazite avtomobilske oblikovne elemente in pilotom omogoča izjemno panoramsko vidljivost. Njegova strukturna zasnova združuje kompozitni pilotski prostor z mrežasto ogrodno konstrukcijo iz visokotrdnega letalskega jekla. Letalo, razvito za osebno rekreacijo in pilotsko usposabljanje, ponuja izjemno okretnost, nizke obratovalne stroške in dosledno skladnost z mednarodnimi certifikacijskimi standardi.

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O nagradi Platinasta nagrada A' Design Award

Cicare 8 Primarna funkcija: Ultralahki helikopter je prejemnik Platinaste nagrade A' Design Award, izjemno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje resnično izjemnim, elegantnim in veličastnim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Platinaste nagrade so čudeži ustvarjanja, priče meja intelektualne ustvarjalnosti, ki kažejo neprekosljivo profesionalnost in genij svojih oblikovalcev. Od takih oblikovanj se pričakuje, da bodo najbolj znana dela, ki opredeljujejo estetiko dobe, prispevajo k blaginji družbe in premikajo meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Cicare 8 Primarna funkcija: Ultralahki helikopter kaže transcendentno raven odličnosti in nedvomno dela svet boljši kraj s svojimi koristnimi in dragocenimi lastnostmi. Cicare 8 Primarna funkcija: Ultralahki helikopter je delo, nagrajeno s Platinasto nagrado A' Design Award, ki prebuja želje, navdihuje, vznemirja, razveseljuje in vzbuja veliko veselje.

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Edinstvene lastnosti: The Cicare 8 transforms aeronautical engineering into a sophisticated industrial product. The design introduces a new brand identity through a carbon fiber semi monocoque cabin that balances aggressive aesthetics with functional ergonomics. Key contributions include optimized internal volumes for comfort and expanded glazing for panoramic visibility of the skid tips. The digital workflow ensures surface continuity and high end finishes. By exposing the tubular tail the design maintains the brand DNA with an honest structural aesthetic that emphasizes lightness and agility.
Dimenzije in embalaža: Technical Specifications

Dimensions:
Rotor: 6400mm
Length: 6900mm
Height: 2700mm

Cabin:
2-seater (Side-by-side)

Engines:
EPA SA-917TI: 135HP (Max) / 115HP (Cont.)
Rotax 915 iS: 141HP (Max) / 135HP (Cont.)

Weight:
Empty: 300kg
MTOW: 480kg - 525kg

Performance:
Max Speed: 157km/h
Cruise: 120km/h

Endurance: 2.4h

Key Features:
Carbon fiber semi-monocoque
First 600kg class ULM type-certified helicopter
Oznake: Ultralight Helicopter, Helicopter, Carbon Fiber Cabin, Aeronautical Design, Two-Seater Aircraft, Industrial Design, Innovative Cockpit, Cicare Aviation, Pirincho Cicare, Indalecio Sabbioni
Proizvodna tehnologija: The cabin is a carbon fiber and epoxy resin semi monocoque manufactured using vacuum bagging to optimize the strength to weight ratio.
The structure integrates a spatial reticulated airframe made of aeronautical sae 4130 steel. The tail boom utilizes aluminum 2024 t6 struts designed to withstand high maneuvering stresses.
The design utilized a digital workflow from 3d modeling to CNC machined molds ensuring aerospace grade surface continuity and structural integrity.
Oblikovalski izziv: The main challenge was bridging a 60-year-old artisanal legacy with modern industrial design. A key creative conflict was aesthetic: I proposed a minimalist approach, exposing the iconic tubular tail to reduce weight and costs, whereas the founder sought a fluid, integrated and covered look.
We had to balance visibility against structural rigidity while integrating a carbon fiber cabin with a steel frame.
Raziskave: The research bridged artisanal excellence with industrial precision through systemic design. The initial phase involved qualitative interviews with directors engineers pilots and technicians. These insights guided the ergonomic optimization of the cabin. The methodology integrated iterative prototyping with advanced 3d modeling validated by flight tests. Results led to a carbon fiber semi monocoque cabin with structural safety and visibility of the skid tips. This research was fundamental in securing global certifications and boosting international sales.
Inspiracija: the cicare 8 is inspired by the engineering of augusto cicare, translating a 60 year heritage of artisanal excellence into a sophisticated industrial product. the design finds its motive in feline facial features, where window frames resemble the alert eyes of a predator. this organic morphology creates an aggressive profile that communicates agility and establishes a unique identity. driven by market demand for side by side seating, it integrates carbon fiber and a digital workflow while maintaining the brand dna.
Trajanje projekta: the design process was conducted from 2013 to 2015 in saladillo buenos aires argentina. the aircraft was exhibited at major airshows including aero friedrichshafen and eaa airventure oshkosh where it received the lindbergh award for its outstanding fit and finish. in 2016 it earned the sello de buen diseno and the innovar award. a key milestone was achieved with the german ltf ulh certification making it the worlds first 600kg class ulm type certified helicopter.
Potek delovanja: Access is intuitive through wide doors leading to a side by side cockpit optimized for leg comfort.
Pilots interact with a unique patented adjustable control system and a state of the art instrument panel.
The flight experience is defined by panoramic visibility including a specific design focus that allows viewing the skid tips from the inside for safer landings.
The centrifugal clutch ensures a seamless linkage between engine and transmission providing a gradual engagement imperceptible to passengers.
Patenti: Patented. Main Rotor Control System. Patent No. Arg 248.899. Cicaré. Argentina.

Cabin design Copyrights belong to Indalecio Sabbioni, 2015.