General Aviation Aircraft

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2006 Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP

2006 Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP Base price with G1000: $241,000 Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-360-L2A Horsepower@rpm@takeoff: 180@SL Horsepower for takeoff: 180 TBO hrs.: 2000 Fuel type: 100/100LL Propeller type/diameter: 76 in. McCauley Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2558 Gross weight (lbs.): 2550 Landing weight (lbs.): 2550 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1663 Useful load, […]

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New Parrot from Czech Aircraft Works

Looking all shiny and smooth is the new Parrot from Czech Aircraft Works (CZAW) — the Czech LSA company owned by former Wisconsin resident, Chip Erwin. Parrot adds to the amphibious Mermaid as distinct aircraft from CZAW. Some pilots know this company from its licensed production of Zenith 601 and 701 models, but they are […]

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Zenith CH601 Is Newest SLSA Approval

On October 5th, 2005 the Zenith CH601 became the newest — and 16th — aircraft in the fleet to win its Special Light Aircraft Approval. The news was announced by Josh Foss of Sportsplanes.com, a national network of regional centers where interested pilots and newcomers can find Sport Pilot training and/or LSA airplanes for sale. […]

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Parrot Talks Its Way through SLSA Approval

After certifying a CH-601 with Rotax powerplant as an SLSA, Czech Aircraft Works (CZAW) recently won another Special Light-Sport Aircraft approval on November 18, 2005. Parrot represents the 22nd SLSA design that received FAA blessing. The shapely aircraft looks like composite construction, but is actually a work in aluminum. With stretch formed fuselage curves, cantilevered […]

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SportCruiser Makes Four for Czech Aircraft Works

With their fourth Special Light-Sport Aircraft approval, Czech Aircraft Works (CZAW) and their U.S. partner, Sport Aircraft Works, have taken the lead for one company to win SLSA certificates for the most models. Tecnam has been tied with CZAW at three until Friday, March 24th when Sport Aircraft Works made the announcement. Sport Cruiser also […]

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Commander 112B

Commander 112B Base price: $78,000 TBO (hrs.): 2000 Horsepower on takeoff: 200 Fuel type: 100LL Propeller type: Constant speed Landing gear type: Tri./Retractable Gross weight (lbs.): 2650 Empty weight (lbs.): 1723 Useful load, std. (lbs.): 927 Useful fuel, std. (gals.): 68 Oil capacity (qts.): 8 Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 519 Wingspan: 35 ft. 7 […]

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Tiger Aircraft AG-5B Tiger

Tiger Aircraft AG-5B Tiger Base price: $239,500 New price (with Garmin G1000): $274,500 Engine make/model: Lycoming O-360-A4K Horsepower@altitude: 180@SL Horsepower for takeoff: 180 TBO hrs.: 2000 Fuel type: 100/100LL Propeller type/diameter: Sensenich FP Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2400 Gross weight (lbs.): 2400 Landing weight (lbs.): 2200 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1592 […]

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