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The CT’s sure do have great visibility. Kent, if I ever get my hands on a Zlin Savage Norden I want to fly it to New York so you can take it for a spin! The first one for the US will be here soon! I’ll put in a plug for Tecnam as well. I believe the P2008 and Astore models have some of the best...

This Bristell was converted to ELSA and flown in IMC. The owner has since upgraded to a Vision Jet and this one is now for sale on controller.

This is what I’ve been waiting for.

Agree! I’m super happy to see a manufacturer offer much more for less in 2020 and as you said that specific Bristell is going for $296K. Come on! I hope Zlin sells many of these here. All I have to say is, watch out CubCrafters!

Wow...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhzCoxBvrk/?igshid=1hhs0qlu6g7g8 https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhjeJBBZh3/?igshid=1i1l59nizg1sw

No, I keep getting that though haha. I love this sector of the market and am a big fan of those OEM’s pushing things forward. This is what progress looks like! Who wouldn’t be excited about this aircraft if you love STOL?!

Yes, the flaps are manual above the pilots left hand shoulder. Slats are electric and actuated by a switch on the dash taking about 3 seconds for them to deploy or retract. Here’s a little video of them in action. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_McMbDh2jP/?igshid=fvo3rawrso13 Also, a video from...

Hey y’all, Here’s a new LSA that was introduced about a month ago. I’ve been eagerly anticipating it’s arrival and it definitely hasn’t disappointed! I really think this will be a game changer in the STOL market as it has electric retractable slats, performance flaps, drooped tips, all pushrod...

Eh, some of the nicer SLSA’s are hitting 125 knots true airspeed and that 915 Bristell can climb to 10K in 7 minutes and cruise at 145 knots true when there.

Agree. Too expensive! Their new 915 model as tested costs $296K. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2020/april/pilot/bristell-915

Wow, that’s seriously impressive! I have about 300 hours behind the 914 and I absolutely love that engine. The majority of my time is behind the 912 ULS though. My Dad had a fuel tank put in the back of his F-250 and hauled 91 no octane all around but has since sold that truck and the...

Fred Williams has an S7 with a 75” ground adjustable prop and he’s seeing 115 mph on about 5.7 GPH with the 914. Trent’s doesn’t like much over 100 mph even with the constant speed prop. The airplane I’m excited for is Zlin’s new prototype powered by the 915 iS. It has huge retractable slats...

Yeah, 300NM range isn’t much. I’m worried after hearing the TJ150 isn’t a viable option at this point that’ll be pretty underpowered with 258 pounds of thrust and a gross of 1500 pounds. The single seat could already use more thrust at a gross of 1000 pounds.

Here’s an update on the two place jet. https://www.sonexaircraft.com/jsx-2t-update-012020/

It’s a shame they aren’t looking at the Rotax 915 iS. That thing gives some crazy performance numbers up high in the Sling TSi.

I have quite a bit of experience behind a Tecnam P2008 equipped with a Rotax 914 all over the state of Idaho. The highest DA I’ve taken off from was about 10,000ft and it was climbing at 750 FPM. The highest I had it was 13,800ft with 3/4 tanks and a bigger passenger. It performs really well...

That’s true. You can still do 155 knots true at 9,500ft burning 7.8 GPH which is pretty great.

I’m biased towards the TSi as the performance was quite impressive with three adults on board and full fuel when I flew it. I’m also a big fan of Rotax and in particular the 915 iS.