Sitting next to a posse of Cirrus SRs on the ramp at the Naples Airport (KAPF), the Bristell SLSA looked right at home—like a speedy little brother ready to run around and make trouble. But that’s not the airplane’s DNA at all. Instead, the combination of responsive yet solid flight controls, respectable climb performance, and advanced avionics on the flight deck mean it serves as a great two-person cross-country flying machine—or a fine way to build skill towards an instrument rating and competence to fly heavier, faster aircraft.
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