Designed With Flight Instruction And Private Owners In Mind

Texas Aircraft Manufacturing will be offering two versions of its new-generation Colt S-LSA: The affordably priced Colt-S for flight schools, and the fully-equipped Colt-SL for private owners.

“A big part of our plan to develop the new-generation Colt LSA was to talk to flight school operators, as well as prospective private individual owners to find out what they wanted in a new LSA,” Texas Aircraft Manufacturing’s Founding Partner, Matheus Grande said. “As you would expect, the flight schools primary requirements included affordable purchase pricing and low operating costs. For private individuals, the two were safety and avionics capabilities.”

“To meet these needs, we are happy to introduce our new Colt-S that will meet all of the performance and economic needs of flight schools,” he said. “And the new Colt-SL, which delivers a level of performance and safety that will make private owners fall in love with flying again.”

Grande stated that the only differences between the two models, except for the price, is that the Colt-SL will come with the GRS airframe ballistic parachute, Dynon two-axis autopilot with level button and full, painted graphics.

“To save money, the parachute, autopilot and paint stripes are all optional on the Colt-S,” Grande said. “While those weren't as important to flight schools, they really do like the robustness of the Colt's all-metal construction and welded Chromoly-steel passenger safety cell. Unlike a composite airframe, if the Colt's metal skin gets dinged, it's relatively quick and inexpensive to repair."

The Colt-SL will come with a host of great features including:

• GRS 6/600 SD Speedy ballistic parachute system
• Hooker, four-point passenger safety harnesses
• Dynon 10” SkyView HDX touchscreen display
• Dynon Mode-S Transponder with ADS-B Out and TIS traffic (US only)
• Dynon SkyView Two-Axis Autopilot with Level button
• Dynon COM Radio
• Dynon Two-Place Stereo Intercom
• Dynon WAAS enabled GPS Receiver
• Dynon Electronic Engine Monitoring System
• Dynon Air Data/Attitude/Heading Reference System (ADAHRS)
• Dynon SkyView Backup Battery
• Hand cut and sewn leather upholstery
• Leather-wrapped yoke and center console to match upholstery
• Full paint striping in customer-selected colors

The Colt-S comes standard with a host of great features including:

• Hooker, four-point passenger safety harnesses
• Dynon 10” SkyView HDX touchscreen display
• Dynon Mode-S Transponder with ADS-B Out and TIS traffic (US only)
• Dynon COM Radio
• Dynon Two-Place Stereo Intercom
• Dynon WAAS enabled GPS Receiver
• Dynon Electronic Engine Monitoring System
• Dynon Air Data/Attitude/Heading Reference System (ADAHRS)
• Dynon SkyView Backup Battery
• Hand cut and sewn fabric upholstery
• Leather-wrapped yoke and center console to match upholstery
• Standard exterior finish is all over Matterhorn white with complementary vinyl graphics

Texas Aircraft Colt Performance Specifications:

• Engine Type: 100 horsepower Rotax 912 ULS
• Propeller Type: Sterna composite, three-blade
• Maximum Cruise Speed: 118 knots
• Cruise Speed at 75% power: 110 knots
• Stall Speed Clean: 44 knots
• Stall Speed Full Flaps: 38 knots
• Maximum Range with two adults at 110 kts: 607 nautical miles
• With 30 minute reserve
• Takeoff Distance (50 foot obstacle): 1,085 ft  (331 m)
• Landing Distance (50 foot obstacle): 1,044 ft (318 m)
• Climb Rate (Vy): 800 ft /min at Vy
• Service Ceiling: 14,500 feet

(Source: Texas Aircraft news release)

FMI: www.texasaircraft.com