How much does a sport plane cost?

A sport plane can cost a minimum of about $20,000 or more. You can spend up to $140,000 for the top of the line with all the bells and whistles. There is a large price range similar to automobiles.

What is the best light sport aircraft?

2016’s Most Popular Light-Sport Aircraft

  • American Legend Cub. If you’re into tandem yellow taildraggers, then this is the LSA for you.
  • Arion LS-1 Lightning.
  • CubCrafters Carbon Cub.
  • Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser.
  • Evektor Harmony.
  • Flight Design CTLS.
  • Jabiru J230.
  • Tecnam.

How do you buy a light sport aircraft?

10 steps to buying a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA)

  1. First and most important, decide your budget!
  2. Take a reality check.
  3. Start looking.
  4. Go and inspect your selection.
  5. Prepare for the test flight.
  6. Test fly the aircraft.
  7. Make your decision.
  8. Get your money and insurance finalised.

How much is a LSA aircraft?

The typical price of a well-equipped LSA—and few buyers skimp on options—is north of $150,000. For our survey group of a dozen owners, the average price was $117,000, but some of the owners bought used airframes. The high price was $175,000.

What is the cheapest light-sport aircraft?

Top 10 Cheapest Ultralight Aircraft

  • Aventura UL – $25,000.
  • Aerolite 103 – $22,000.
  • Badland F1 UL – $20,600.
  • Quicksilver MXL II Sport – $19,965.
  • Kolb Firefly – $15,000.
  • CGS Hawk Ultra – Around $13,700.
  • Zigolo MG-12 “Electrolite” – $13,500.
  • Sparrow Ultralight – $11,500.

Can a light sport pilot fly cross country?

Sport Pilots are required to demonstrate “Cross-Country Flight Planning”, whereas Recreational Pilots are not. Since they are not required to demonstrate the ability to plan a cross-country flight, unlike Sport or Private pilots, Recreational pilots are not allowed to perform them without an additional endorsement.