The Aero Synergie Papango (named for the New Zealand scaup, known in MÃÂori as the papango) is a French ultralight aircraft that was produced by Sauper/ALMS and later by Aero Synergie. The aircraft was supplied as a kit for amateur construction and as a ready-to-fly complete aircraft. It is no longer in production as of 2012.
The aircraft was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules. It features a strut-braced high-wing, a two seats in side-by-side configuration enclosed open cockpit, conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration.
The aircraft's span wing employs a single strut per side. The standard engine available was the Rotax 912 four-stroke powerplant. The Papango is noted for its good visibility and crew comfort.
Designed for personal use the Papango has also found employment in flight training.