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]

Key Takeaways:

The Junkers A50 Junior SLSA, a modern recreation of a 1929 open-cockpit aircraft, gained FAA acceptance in February and debuted at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo.
It blends its classic corrugated metal design with modern updates, including a 100 hp Rotax engine, Garmin G3X avionics, Beringer brakes, and a ballistic recovery parachute.
Meeting SLSA parameters as a two-seat sport and training aircraft, the A50 Junior is priced at 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.