Bristell LSA Makes U.S. Debut

Stephen Pope

Friday, September 23, 2011 at 07:32 PM ET

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Stephen Pope

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The Bristell, an all-metal Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) built in the Czech Republic by BRMAero, made its North American debut, boasting a wide cockpit and a 100 hp Rotax 912 engine.
It offers a useful load of 617 pounds and a range of 700 nautical miles, designed by Milan Bristela.
The aircraft is priced from $125,000 to $150,000 with options, and BRMAero has already built 42 examples and announced the first two U.S. sales.

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The Bristell, an all-metal, low-wing LSA from Liberty Sport Aviation, made its debut appearance in North America at AOPA Summit in Hartford, Connecticut.

Built in the Czech Republic by manufacturer BRMAero, the Bristell features a 51-inch-wide cockpit and large canopy that give it the feel of a larger airplane. Powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912 engine, the Bristell has a useful load of 617 pounds and a range of 700 nautical miles. BRMAero has built 42 examples of the airplane and announced the first two sales to buyers in the United States. Base price is $125,000 and rises to $150,000 with options.