USSAE/Sebring 2014 Sponsor: BRISTELLusa
One of the most recent LSAs to come on the market, the Bristell was introduced in September, 2011.
The all-metal low-wing airplane was designed by Milan Bristela and is manufactured by BRM Aero in the Czech Republic. It may look familiar, but the Bristell maximizes what people liked about the current crop of low-wing sport flyers into one new airframe.
Bristell is the product of designer Milan Bristela, already well-known for previous efforts LSAs. But the Bristell is an attempt to go those designs 'one better' and incorporate the experiences he has had with those previous airframes in this updated design
Powered by a 100 hp Rotax ULS engine, the Bristell has a published cruising speed of 117 knots, and a 34 gallon tank gives the airplane a range of over 800 miles in under six hours.
The cabin is spacious, and the useful load of over 616 pounds gives you the opportunity to pack more than just a small overnight bag.
But even with its high performance, the airplane is considered an ideal trainer for flight schools. Longer and wider than LSAs of similar design, the Bristell is very stable and easy to handle even in slow flight.
Lighter, studier, long-legged and fast with a big cabin and high useful load. The Bristell is worth considering for new and experience pilots alike.
Included in the base price of $156K this year is...
Dynon 10” Skyview
- Dynon Autopilot
- Dynon Comm radio
- Dynon Stereo intercom
- Dynon Mapping Software
- Dynon Mode S Transponder
- Dynon GPS
- Dynon Backup Battery
- Dynon Pitot (Heated Pitot is optional)
- Dynon Angle of Attack indicator
Airframe:
- Ballistic Recovery Parachute
- Vertical Power Electronic Power Management System
- Night VFR LED lighting, including a Super Bright multi LED landing light in each wing
- Leather Seats
- Full set of wheel fairings
- 3 point Repositionable adjustable pedals from seated position (no more turning upside down to adjust pedals!)
- Dual 44# wing lockers
- 33# interior baggage compartment (121# total baggage capacity)
- Center console with Glove Box
- Three 12V sockets for smart phones, iPads and other cockpit (necessities), one behind panel for an optional iPad panel mount, One on co-pilot side, and one between pilot and copilot on console
- Stainless Steel Firewall
- Firewall noise insulation inside cockpit
- Electric Flaps
- Electric Aileron Trim
- Electric Elevator Trim
- Cabin Heat and Defrost
- Matco Wheels and Brakes (toe brakes), or Beringer Wheels and Brakes (Hand brake) Parking Brake
- Air Trac 5.00X5 tires and Tubes
Rotax 912ULS2 equipped with 3 blade Fiti Eco Competition Propeller:
- 14” ground clearance for propeller
- Curtis Oil Quick Drain Valve
- Oil thermostat
- Coolant thermostat
- Carburetor Heat
- Composite Air Box with K&N Air Filter (allows filtered air even with CARB HT on)
- Backup Electric Boost Pump
- Fuel Flow transducer
- Sensors mounted on firewall for ease of maintenance and long service life
OPTIONS: We will guide you through whatever combination you desire, but we will also make sure that you are meeting your “mission” for your aircraft and not putting in more “toys” than you really need. With a CFI and A&P guiding you through the process, our goal will be for the customer to go away ecstatic, not with buyer’s remorse. If the buyer INSISTS, we will do everything within our power to make that happen, but we will also guide the customer to make positive choices that will enhance their aircraft ownership experience without breaking their bank account. I.e.…if you are a Sport Pilot and will always be a Sport Pilot or even a Private Pilot, we will NOT encourage you to install the latest Garmin GTN 750 or even a 430 as it will not best serve your flying needs.
$156K includes shipping, customs, ground transport to Bristell USA, reassembly, certification, required certification acceptance flights, and either training at the Fredericksburg, TX Gillespie County airport or delivery to customer location with training on site for EXPENSES only. Delivery personnel (Always a Commercial CFI or Sport Pilot CFI) time and training is covered by Bristell USA.
Did You Know? Cool Facts About BRISTELLusa:
- The Bristell has a range of 700 nautical miles burning just 5.5 gallons per hour.
- The LSA is rated for 33 pounds of luggage in its main luggage compartment, as well as 44 pounds in each of its two wing luggage compartments.
- Carbon Fiber Canopy that has two point secure lock system (like your vehicle) to prevent canopy opening in flight with a single point release for safety
- Unique mounting system for nose gear that allows spring equipped oleo strut to dampen impact
- Total luggage allowance is 121 pounds.
- The Bristell is powered by a Rotax 912 ULS 100HP engine.
- At 51 inches at the elbow, the Bristell's cabin is the widest in its class.
- The airplane can be configured to accommodate a wide range of glass panel components as well as an iPad.
- Wing: span: 29.95 ft.
- Empty weight: 730 lbs.
- Maximum take-off weight: 1320 pounds
- Vs0 (stall speed with flaps ) 32 knots
- Vs1 (stall speed without flaps) 39 knots
- Vf (maximum flap speed) 75 knots
- Va (maneuvering speed) 89 knots
The Bristell Makes NEWS!
FMI: www.Bristell.com, USSAE2014 Display Area 303A.
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