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Texas Aircraft’s First Colt SL Delivered to Florida Customer

Richard (Ricky) Youschak, Jr. (left), and his father Richard Youschak, Sr., with their “Gator”-liveried Colt SL. Texas Aircraft Manufacturing
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Key Takeaways:

  • Colt Aircraft Manufacturing delivered the first of its new-generation Colt-SL S-LSA, featuring a unique University of Florida Gators-inspired paint scheme, to a customer in Gainesville, Florida.
  • The Colt-SL is a 100-hp S-LSA aircraft designed with a chromoly safety cell, glass panel Dynon EFIS, and optional ballistic parachute, and is considered a potential successor to the Cessna 150 trainer.
  • The new owner praised the aircraft's advanced features and the manufacturer's passion and attention to detail, noting the company's commitment to modern technologies and employing ex-U.S. military aircraft maintainers.
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Sporting a unique orange and blue, University of Florida Gators-inspired paint scheme, Hondo, Texas-based Colt Aircraft Manufacturing last week delivered the first of its new-generation Colt-SL S-LSA to Richard (Ricky) Youschak, Jr., in Gainesville, Florida. Ricky Youschak holds a private pilot certificate, while his father Richard Youschak, Sr., is sport-pilot rated.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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