This morning, officials from the European Aviation Safety Agency handed over the Type Certificate for the GameBird GB1 to Bentonville, Arkansas-based Game Composites. Designed by German aerobatic champion Philipp Steinbach, the GameBird is the first aerobatic airplane certified since 2011. The FAA certification effort for the GB1 has been conducted concurrently and Steinbach expects the Part 23 paperwork to be in hand in the next few weeks.
Aerobatic GameBird Achieves Certification
Key Takeaways:
- The GameBird GB1, designed by Philipp Steinbach, is the first aerobatic airplane certified since 2011, recently receiving its EASA Type Certificate with FAA approval anticipated soon.
- This two-seat carbon fiber aircraft is engineered for high-performance aerobatics, featuring a +/-10 G load factor and a 303 hp Lycoming engine.
- Beyond its aerobatic prowess, the GB1 is also a capable cross-country machine with an 83-gallon fuel capacity, offering a 1,000 nm range to reduce ferry stops, and has a base price of $400,000.
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