Welcome to this episode of Dwayne’s Aviation,
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better and better. If you looking for a light sport airplane? Buckle your seat belts let’s review some
Fast cruisers, Trainers, and Bush planes. The first airplane we are going to look at
is the VL3 Evolution. Sometimes you want to get from A to B as quickly
as possible, and let’s be honest, speed is fun! Sometimes you can compromise comfort for speed,
but the Evolution offers comfort, stability, and a lot of speed. The VL3 is one of the fastest side-by-side
seating aircraft on the market, and it exists both with fixed and retractable landing gear,
and is fully personalized to your needs. The VL3 Evolution uses the 100 hp Rotax 912
engine, which helps it to cruise at 160 mph, climbs at 1300 ft/min, with a range of 1600
miles. Burning only 5 gallons per hour, the hourly
fuel cost for the VL3 runs at an average of $20 per hour. With $160,000, you can get this airplane brand
new. Kicking off with Fast cruisers, whether you’re
seeking your next adventure or simply want to reinvent the weekend getaway, the ICON
5 makes flying more exciting and more accessible than ever before. the icon A5 is a fast-little plane, capable
of speeds in the 100 miles range, this is achieved with its highly aerodynamic airframe,
a Rotax engine behind, and a constant speed propeller. From the biggest airport to the smallest airstrip,
the icon takes you there, you can as well put this airplane down on a beach. The best thing is that the wings can be folded
aft for ground transport and you can store it in your garage at home, so hanger or tie-down
fees are not for you. Visibility in this airplane is great, with
its Cockpit layout designed to resemble an automobile dashboard. Using the Rotax 912 engine, this A5 cruises
at 100 mph, with a range of 1400 miles, burning only 3.5 gallons of fuel. Hourly fuel costs on this airplane is about
$14 to $18 per hour. The downside is that this airplane is not
cheap, a brand-new Icon A5 will cost you at least $350,000. The Bristel B23 is another great airplane
to consider Introduced in 2010, while the airplane looks
very similar to the classic aero Bristell, the fuselage is longer and the tail is larger,
with an aluminum rudder; the flaps and stabilizer are bigger and better; the composite main
landing gear legs have been redesigned completely to be able to carry much higher loads than
previous Bristell models, and the aircraft’s handling characteristics are much improved. In addition, the B23 comes standard with the
BRS ballistic parachute rescue system. This aircraft is a popular modern trainer
used by flight schools. With its lovely glass cockpit, which ensures
excellent visibility, and the use of a Rotax engine, making it a good economical choice. This airplane uses the 100hp Rotax 912 engine,
which helps it to cruise at 130 mph, climb at 700 ft per minute, with a range of 800
miles. Burning about 5 gallons of fuel per hour,
hourly fuel cost in the B23 will cost you about 13 dollars an hour. With $130,000, you can get this airplane brand-new. With $230,000, you can get this airplane brand
new. If you want performance, then consider the
Vans RV8 A lot of you might be wondering what the RV8
is doing on this list, because it is basically a speed machine. Yes, the Vans RV8 does not completely qualify
as a light-sport aircraft because the performance is far above the limit for light sports. The RV8 is undoubtedly one of the most efficient
airplanes on this list. It achieves unprecedented efficiency through
careful aerodynamic shaping and lightweight structure. For the owner, this represents significantly
lower operating costs and simplified maintenance. This airplane uses the Lycoming IO 360 engine,
which powers it to cruise at 210 mph, climb at 1900 feet per minute, with a range of 1000
miles. You can build this airplane with less than
$100,000, for the exact build price, please head to the Vans aircraft website for estimates. If you want extraordinary efficiency, then
consider the Swiss Excellence Risen. Introduced in 2015, this airplane is an exceptional
performer of innovative design, with unparalleled efficiency and safety, with top-level avionics
included. In terms of safety, Risen features a ballistic
parachute, anti-explosion, and anti-fire fuel tanks, as well as shoulder belts that can
be locked for flight through turbulence. For additional protection, the cabin is surrounded
by strong carbon reinforcement. The risen is fitted with a Rotax 914 Turbo
engine generating 115 hp, which helps it to cruise at 200 mph at 9000 ft over 1000 miles,
with a rocket climb of 1600 ft per minute. Burning about 7 gallons of fuel per hour,
hourly fuel cost for the risen run about $25 per hour. With $215,000, you can get this airplane brand
new, and the best thing is that you can fly it with just a recreational pilot license. If you want an excellent modern training platform,
certified for both Night VFR and intentional spins, then consider the Pipistrel Virus
Introduced in 1999, based on the design of the Pipistrel Sinus, the Virus is still similar
to the Sinus except that its wingspan is shorter, and this makes the aircraft fly faster with
the compromise being reduced glide ratio. This is a very capable touring aircraft. With long-range tanks, it has 7 hours endurance
at 120 knots and with a higher wing loading, it cuts through heavy turbulence with ease,
unlike its competitors that easily get bounced around in the air. The Virus is certainly an efficient and economical
aircraft, the fast roll rate and excellent visibility make it perfect for sight-seeing
flights. Overall, the Virus is an extremely nice package
that will fit in most hangars. With a range of 900 miles, cruise speed in
this aircraft is around 170 mph using the 100hp Rotax 912 engine, which is significantly
faster than most of its light sports rivals. Burning only 4 gallons of fuel per hour, the
hourly fuel cost in this aircraft run as little as $15 per hour. With $180,000, you can get this airplane brand-new. The next airplane we are going to look at
is the Diamond DA20 Do you ever wonder how it will feel to add
wings to your favorite sports car and take it into the sky? That's the feeling you get when you are in
the two-seat DA20. Sporty, sleek, and exciting, yet surprisingly
affordable, the DA20 offers outstanding performance, with impressive durability and economy for
commercial training. The DA 20 uses the Continental IO-240 engine,
which helps it to cruise at 159 mph, climb at 1000 ft per minute with a range of 629
miles. Burning a little over 3 gallons per hour,
with Avgas typically costing about $6 per gallon, hourly fuel cost for the DA20 run
about $19 per hour. With $200,000, you can get this airplane brandnew. The next airplane we are going to look at
is the Flight Design CTLSi Introduced back in 1997, this Flight design
is one of the most popular light aircraft in the world, due to its great overall performance,
sporty handling, and class-leading safety features. It is certainly well built, ergonomic, and
cheap to operate, best known for its ultra-comfortable cabin and Cessna-like handling characteristics. This plane has no wing struts, which gives
it good visibility and better aerodynamics. Using the 101hp Rotax 912s engine, it cruises
at 130mph, climbs at 960ft/min, with a range of 1200 miles. With a fuel burn of 7 gallons per hour, the
hourly fuel cost on this airplane run about $23, with $160,000, you can get this airplane
brand new. If you want a STOL, then consider the Just
Superstol If you are willing to trade speed for versatility,
it doesn’t get much better than a just superstol. Simplicity and durability are the defining
characteristics of the Superstol, the excellent control harmony at low speed it offers will
make you want to keep on flying. This is a plane that will take you directly
to your destination, even if your destination has only a 400-foot space with a swamp at
one end, and a two-story building at the other, the superstol can take you there. This airplane is made to fly from pastures,
clearings, and driveways, any runway is more than adequate. Even if there is no runway at all, you have
no problem. With a fuel burn of only 4 gallons per hour,
the hourly fuel cost in this aircraft runs as little as $15 per hour. Using the 100hp Rotax 912U engine, this airplane
cruises at 100mph, climbs at 1000 ft per minute, with a range of 450 miles. With $75,000, you can build this aircraft
for yourself. The last airplane on our list is the Vans
RV-12 If you’re looking for a fun, fast, affordable,
and high-performance aircraft, that falls within the LSA category, the RV-12 is a good
choice. The RV-12 is a tremendous little airplane,
fast enough to go cross country, and economical enough to just put around and do some sightseeing
flights. It has excellent performance with a takeoff
roll of just 400 feet and even less if you’re flying solo. In-flight, the controls are very smooth and
responsive. Since introduced in 2008, and one of the main
selling points since then is its low operating costs. Using the 100hp Rotax 912 engine, the RV-12
cruises at 130 mph, climbs at 900ft per minute, with a range of 500 miles. With a fuel burn of just 5 gallons per hour,
hourly fuel cost in the RV-12 will run between $12 to $15 an hour. With $130,000, you can get this airplane brand-new. You can support us on Patreon using the link
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