Junkers A50 Junior Unveiled to Kick Off Sun ’n Fun 2023

The open-cockpit SLSA gained FAA acceptance in February.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 10:23 AM ET

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The airframe of the Junkers A50 Junior is crafted of corrugated aluminum and harkens back to the golden age of aviation. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]

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Junkers Aircraft unveiled the A50 Junior SLSA at Sun 'n Fun, a modern iteration of a 1929 open-cockpit, corrugated metal aircraft design that recently gained FAA acceptance.
This updated two-seat sport plane features a 100 hp Rotax engine, Garmin G3X avionics, and significant safety enhancements including a ballistic recovery parachute, all while meeting SLSA parameters.
Manufactured at Junkers Aircraft's U.S. facility, the first 29 A50 Juniors are being offered for approximately $193,500.

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The open-cockpit A50 Junior SLSA crafted of corrugated metal gained FAA acceptance in February—and the throwback to the golden age of flight made its grand entrance at the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, on Monday.

Junkers Aircraft—now the parent company to the WACO marque as well—hosted the event at its WACO Kitchen at the Sheltair FBO at the Lakeland Linder International Airport on the afternoon prior to the official opening of the show on March 28.