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 new, highly versatile aerobatic airplane designed for both extreme, unlimited-category aerobatics and efficient cross-country travel, boasting a 1,000 nm range.
Its innovative composite design incorporates features like full-span ailerons for exceptional roll rates (over 400 degrees/second), a unique three-tank fuel system, and a quick-change ballast system to adjust the center of gravity.
Co-founded by designer Philipp Steinbach and Steuart Walton, the GameBird is currently undergoing concurrent EASA and FAA certification, with initial units priced at $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.