Registering your SportStar
The Evektor SportStar is Type Certified/Accepted in numerous countries, including Czech Republic, USA, Canada and Australia.
In some conditions (see below) you can fly your SportStar in controlled airspace.
The SportStar can be registered and legally flown in Australia in 3 ways:
(a) as a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) registered VH-
Appropriately equipped, you can use this aircraft under DAY or NIGHT VFR rules for commercial PPL flight training or as a private aircraft. Either way, you need at least a PPL (with a Night Rating where appropriate) to pilot it and maintenance must be by a Licensed Mechanic (LAME). Maximum take-off weight (MTOW) limit is 575 kgs.
(b) as a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) registered RA-Aus 24-
You can use this aircraft under DAY VFR rules for commercial Recreational Pilot Certificate training or as a private aircraft. Either way, you need an RA-Aus Pilot Certificate to fly it (or RA-Aus Instructor rating for training). Maintenance must be by at least a Level 2 Engineer if the aircraft is used for training, otherwise you can do it yourself. MTOW is 575 kgs.
(c) as a factory built Recreational Aircraft registered RA-Aus 24-
Identical to (b) except the MTOW is 544 kgs.
Glider Towing
The SportStar can be used for glider towing in Australia - either as a Recreational or LSA aircraft. Operations are limited to single pilot flying and a total glider & crew weight of 700kgs. Typical climb rates at sea level and 27 Celsius temperature is around 500fpm with a fuel burn of 18-19 litres per hour. Liquid cooling allows steep descents after glider release. Call us for more information.
Flying in controlled airspace
There are 3 key requirements for flying (legally) in controlled airspace in Australia:
(a) the pilot must have at least a full, current PPL and medical;
(b) the aircraft must be fitted with an engine on the CASA approved list - the Rotax 912 series is on this list;
(c) the aircraft must be fitted with a working Mode 'C' Transponder.
This means that a PPL (or higher) pilot can legally fly a transponder equipped SportStar in controlled airspace (even as an RAAus registered aircraft, provided they also have a current Recreational Pilot Certificate).
The aircraft does not need to be VH- registered to fly in controlled airspace, provided the above conditions are met.
There are exemptions in effect at some GAAP and other controlled airfields - please check with Air Traffic Control at those airfields before flying into their airspace.