SportStar MAX
SportStar MAX
Overview
The SportStar MAX and its predecessor, the SportStar Plus, have been on the market and flying in Australia since 2004. The aircraft grew out of the European version - the Eurostar - and was designed from the start to satisfy the stringent Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) standards applied through the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). These standards were introduced in the USA back in 2003 and apply to every aspect of the construction, safety and flight of LSA aircraft.
The SportStar has the honour of being the first LSA to be formally accepted and approved both in the USA (2004) and Australia (2006) - no mean feat at a time when the FAA and CASA were checking and double-checking every aspect of what was then a new category of aircraft.
There are currently well over 50 SportStars flying in Australia, on both the RA-Aus and CASA registers. Many of them are in flying schools, where their robust construction makes them well suited to the rigours of flying training.
Two Australian registered SportStars have the distinction of being the highest flight time SportStar aircraft in the world, with over 3,500 logged hours and 15,000 landings each.
This aircraft is tough and rugged!
Performance
Performace was measured with the Rotax 912ULS engine fitted with an on-ground adjustable Woodcomp Klassic 3-blade propeller in nil wind and at ISA conditions.
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Take off run |
under 190 m |
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Landing run |
under 180 m |
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Stall (full flap, idle) |
40 kts |
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Max flap speed |
80/75/70 kts |
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Max manoeuvre Va |
103 kts |
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Max level TAS |
115 kts |
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Never exceed Vne |
146 kts |
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Normal cruise |
110 kts/> 18 lph |
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Economy cruise |
100 kts/> 16 lph |
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Crosswind max (no flap) |
14 kts |
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Service ceiling |
15,500 ft |
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Range |
650 nm |
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Typical cruise duration |
6.25 hrs + reserve |
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Best climb at MTOW |
1,020+ fpm |
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Typical climb, single person |
1,400+ fpm |
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Tested load factors |
+6 -3 g |
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Operational load factors |
+4 -2 g |
Dimensions & weights
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MTOW (certified legal) |
600 kgs |
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Standard empty weight |
308 kgs |
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Usable |
292 kgs |
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Max baggage (rear) |
25 kgs |
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Wingspan |
8.65 m |
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Length |
5.98 m |
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Height (top of fin) |
2.48 m |
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Main gear track |
1.95 m |
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Cockpit width |
118+ cms / 46+ inches at elbow & shoulder |
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Standard engine |
Rotax 912ULS (100 bhp) |
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Standard propeller |
3-blade composite, on-ground adjustable |
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Max fuel capacity |
2 x 60 litre wing tanks, total 118 litres usable |
Pricing
Please note: prices include the following:
- GST at the current rate
- Shipping to Australia
- All port/customs charges & insurance
- Licensed Engineer (LAME) for re-assembly, inspection and sign-off in Australia
- Registration (RA-Aus or VH-)
- At least 2 hours test flying of the new aircraft
- Up to 3 hours conversion flying training for the new owner
- 200 hour/24 months factory airframe warranty (whichever occurs first)
- 200 hour/18 months engine warranty (whichever occurs first)
SportStar MAX aircraft in Australia include the following items:
Exterior
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Interior
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Controls
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Instruments
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Power
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Miscellaneous
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SportStar MAX prices in Australian $:
Effective 1 July 2011
Evektor Australia reserves the right to change aircraft and options prices dependent on factory prices and foreign exchange rates.
Aircraft |
Basic |
GST |
Total |
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SportStar MAX |
119,955 |
11,995 |
131,950 |
SportStar MAX optional equipment
There is a huge range of optional equipment available for the SportStar including the following.
- Rotax 914 turbo engine
- night VFR package†
- IFR package†
- custom avionics, navigation, and digital instrument packages
- autopilot systems
- various GPS types
- 5 different propeller types including full CSU
- glider tow equipment
- ballistic recovery system
- aircraft installed ELT beacon
- ‘Comfort interior’ upgrade
- leather upholstery
- selection of exterior & interior colour schemes
† for VH-(general aviation) registered aircraft only
Please call us for price quotes for your specific requirements.