GA vs LSA!!!

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I'll get my pilot's license this year but I'm considering doing on a light sport aircraft because of the costs, etc... Ok, and I would also love to own my own aircraft! I visited the LSA expo in Sebring this past January and saw a good looking plane manufactured by Paradise, the P-1.
Has anyone flown it?

Cregis
 
Chris, Welcome to the board!

If you haven't visited the Sport Pilot site operated by the EAA, check it out. They offer a wealth of information for you to learn from. You may have been there since I see you've also been to Sport Pilot Talk.

I just found a bit on it about a third of the way down this page along with their US distributor's web site:
http://www.bydanjohnson.com/index.cfm?b=6&m=1

The Paradise P-1 looks like a trimmed down version of the C-150, pretty much like the glass Cessna 162 Skycatcher coming out this year or next, expected to be about $109,000.

On the P-1, I can't find much in the way of specifications being offered. At the very most, you know what it's limited to which is why the 150 doesn't qualify. The following doesn't really offer much.

The metal P-1 is a beautifully finished, all-leather interior, spacious airplane in the Cessna 150 tradition...except P-1 offers much better performance to go with the larger cabin. Built of welded 4130 steel tube covered with aluminum, P-1 qualifies for a 1,650-pound gross in Brazil. At 42 inches wide and using panel mounted yokes, Paradise enjoys unhindered floor space with lots of legroom. More than 30 cubic feet of space in the aft cabin (enough for a golf bag) can hold 70 pounds of baggage. *** P-1 cruises 115 mph, stalls at 38 (min), can travel 500 miles, and is priced at $106,000 with a good standard equipment list including 100-hp 912 with slipper clutch, 3-blade prop, radio, transponder, leather interior, and wheelpants. Dynon, autopilot, and other goodies are available.
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That price is not far behind the Cessna 162. Better yet, the 162 is from a manufacturer with a proved track record.

It looks like you'd have to contact the distributor to learn any more. I'd think they would at least offer more photos, particularly of the cabin and available avionics. That part bugs me.
Web Site: www.paradise-ultraleve.com/index_eng.html
eMail: - - paradise_USA@msn.com
Address: 446 Haywood Taylor Blvd
City: - - Sebring, FL 33870 USA
Phone: - (561) 632-8428
Fax: - - (561) 686-7999
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There are many other great options out there by manufacturers not shy about sharing the details. Don't limit yourself just yet.

Good luck in your endeavor. I'll look forward to hearing more from you on this board.
 
Cregis said:
I'll get my pilot's license this year but I'm considering doing on a light sport aircraft because of the costs, etc... Ok, and I would also love to own my own aircraft! I visited the LSA expo in Sebring this past January and saw a good looking plane manufactured by Paradise, the P-1.
Has anyone flown it?

Cregis
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LSA is a very viable option. I doubt you'll save anything on the
purchase of a factory built LSA though over just buying a nice
used certified GA plane. You might find something reasonable in
the experimental amateur built category.

Here's what I did. I've been flying since the mid 70s and have owned
5 different factory planes .. 152, a couple Warriors, Sundowner,
and a Tiger. I decided to lower my flying costs and build an experimental
that would qualify for Sport Pilot. So I built a Titan Tornado S model.
About 120mph on 4 gph. 2 place. I didn't renew my medical since
I didn't need it for SP. I can do all the maintenance and since I
built it .. all the inspections. Cut my flying budget by a ton and it's
still fun.

RT
 
Welcome Christopher also FWIW put put it well GA=LSA or actually LSA=GA. Be well and fly safe
 
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