Aircraft

We Fly: GB1 GameBird

Pia Bergqvist

Monday, October 31, 2016 at 11:04 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The GB1 GameBird is a versatile and innovative aerobatic airplane designed by Philipp Steinbach, capable of extreme aerobatic competition, basic tailwheel training, and efficient 1,000 nm cross-country flights.
Key design features include advanced composite construction, full-span ailerons for exceptional roll rates (e.g., 400 degrees/second), a unique multi-tank fuel system, and quick-change ballast for optimal center of gravity adjustment.
With strong financial backing, the GameBird is nearing EASA and FAA certification, with production commencing at a new facility in Bentonville, Arkansas, and an initial price of $399,000.

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Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.