Sport Pilot Talk

Chrisw or anyone,

Any questions ask away. I know a fair amount about the plane.

Jake

There are two on a container to sportair right now. They will be the first in the US. Yes there are approx 40 flying around the world now.
I have a refundable down payment on one of them!!

Jake

Seastar,

Thanks for the summary.

Jake

I do not dissagree with the above posts. It would not be fair to the current manufacturers sustantially change the rules at this point. But dont you think many of the current light sports could easily handle a small additional weight for safety enhancements? This would also give manufacturers an inc...

There has been talk that light sport manurfacturers may get an increased MTOW if they install certain safety features. For example a parachute allows a 75lb MTOW increase. Incorporated and approved cabin safety structure xxlb. increase. This could be applied to many possibilities. What do you all th...

Seastar, Congratulations on your purchase. Im sure you will love it. I too am trying to make a final decision. If Fabric and tandem seating were on my list i would be right with you. Would you be willing to share some of your knowledge from flying these LSAs? I have only flown the CTs and Tecnams. I...

I will be there thursday and friday.

Are any sportpilottalk members planning to meet?

Mark

Charlie tango,

Just curious what is your empty weight?

I know the ctls is a bit heavier, do you know what avg empty weight
has been on them?

Thanks,

Jake

I am used to the yoke but dont mind the stick. I know my wife prefers the yoke as well as older passengers when getting in and out. Will be interesting to see how it handles. I dont know of any other lsa`s that have a yoke. If any sting owners are reading how close was your actual weight to advertis...

Daidalos, I addded the 50 lbs because I agree w. you that stated 720 empty will be unlikely. however, even if I add 50 lbs that is still better useful load than most light sports. the sportcruisers have all been 820 to 845 from what I hear. An extra 75 lbs useful load is big. Have you flown the spor...

Sirius baggage capacity is 25kg about 55 lbs, however you will not be able to have full fuel, two adults (if above the 170 lb average) and baggage without going over gross. I haven’t seen any POH or weight and balance info anywhere so I can’t say if CG is an issue. Daidalos, Where did you find the s...

I plan to use the plane to fly for fun but want the capability to fly cross country ocasionally. There is a huge baggage behind the seats. sirius has a 33 ga fuel tank useful load look good at 750lbs before fuel. will have to wait and see actual. Plane comes standard with parachute. I cant find any ...

I am seriously considering this plane. Sport air USA will have the first two in the U.S. in february. I understand there are approximately 30 flying in europe right now. For you who own or have purchased LSAs what should I consider before buying? Does a company like this have the resources to build ...

This looks like a very nice plane if you like high wings.
Olmost 31ft wingspan and 23ft length. Physically larger than any other lightsport I have seen.
Any opinions or anyone else interested in this plane?
any sting owners reading this, how has your experience been?

jake