Five LSAs Flying Under the Radar

Dan Pimentel

Friday, June 03, 2022 at 08:44 AM ET

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The Slovakian-built Viper SD4 from Tomark Aero has impressive exterior lines. [Photo: Eagle Int’l Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

The article highlights five exceptional, "under-the-radar" light sport aircraft that offer diverse and specialized capabilities beyond mainstream brands.
Featured models include the Magnus Fusion 212, uniquely certified by the FAA for aerobatics and intentional spins, and the rugged, affordable SkyReach BushCat, designed for challenging terrains.
Other notable aircraft presented are the versatile SeaRay Elite S-LSA amphibian, the durable Tomark Aero Viper SD4 (also used as a military trainer), and the efficient Arion Lightning LS-1, often providing advanced features and competitive value.

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It is quite easy for most pilots to name the top brands in the light sport marketplace. Makers like Icon, Bristell, Pipistrel, Sling, and Flight Design are all “top of the mind” when it comes to thinking about the lighter side of recreational flying.

But if you dig a layer deeper than the obvious big names, there are some exceptional light sport airplanes available that are feature-rich and ready to deliver loads of fun flying. Let’s look at five of these that are probably flying under your radar.