If you’ve been looking for an airplane that fits a tight budget, the Merlin PSA may be just what you need. Lakeland, Florida-based Aeromarine LSA says the one-seat Experimental Amateur-Built (A-EB) airplane can be put together at the company’s facilities in about two weeks at the very light price point of $34,900. After that, all you need to fly is a coat of paint.
New Low-Cost Quick-Build LSA Hits the Market
Key Takeaways:
- The Merlin PSA is an affordable single-seat Experimental Amateur-Built (A-EB) airplane kit from Aeromarine LSA, priced at $34,900, which includes an engine and basic instruments and can be assembled in about two weeks.
- Described as a "mini personal fighter," it cruises up to 112 mph and offers customization options including various landing gear types (tricycle, tailwheel, amphibious) and optional avionics or safety features.
- Aeromarine LSA is developing an electric powerplant for the Merlin, currently in testing, projected to provide an hour of endurance and charge fully in 2.5 hours.
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