Beautiful plane. 415k for a 2 seater is hard to swallow; especially when it runs the rotax 915 and not the 916. Thanks for the look at this great plane!
Beautiful plane but for that price I would go for a Risen 915 which in all specs is just a bit better,little bit slower stall speed, little bit more payload climbs faster but as faras I know, but prices changes fast, less money. Would be nice if you post a comparison of these type of (ultra) Light sport aircraft.
I’ve been waiting for this plane to arrive. I remember first hearing about it way back in OshKosh. The stream was on my radar. Then the salesman said wait for this. Glad I did because the wife isn’t a fan of tandem seating. Tell me, is the side stick spring loaded as the SR2 series is?
Auto pilot = Failed attempt to counter pilot's foolish behavior. The way to best fly an airplane is usually to touch the stick or rudder as less as possible.
@@EllipsisAircraftthe aopa leader died with no options to land last year. Flying a plane is about as hard as backing up a trailer until you have no landing options, the pilot can’t fly because he passed out, bird strike into the cabin, collision. I think between all the brs manufacturers we have 1200+ saves now. That makes you a retard, knuckle dragging fool. All I listed happened last year. Plus dozens more.
Way too much money for a 2 seater. Fully loaded 4 seat slings are 320K and can haul skis and bikes. Can’t really haul much of anything in the Sparker. You’re better off fully restoring a mooney or turbo arrow at half the price.
I’ve noticed that the “high priced” LSAs (Bristell for example) like to mention Cirrus in their pitches about their planes. They do this to attempt to justify the high prices of their planes. No way a Bristell is 1/2 a Cirrus. I don’t see many, if any Cirrus owners trading down to this class of aircraft. Why would they? No more “Cirrus life” etc. and they aren’t interested in fuel burn. With that said, this is a great offering(except the $$$$). The VL3 is also in this class along with the high price tag.
@@ChavngRynsPvts I’ve haven’t heard from a guy like you with that comment since I was maybe 19 in vail Colorado. A tax write off doesn’t mean I didn’t buy the plane, maintain the plane, waste my time in the plane flying when someone else can do that for me. If I want a tax write off the best thing I could do is pay more people to do things, buy more property to get into debt, pay my children…..to name a few.
@@Mobev1 it's nice to see sarcasm isn't lost on everyone. I'm curious why you're complaining about the price of a plane you don't actually seem to have any interest in buying when you won't even buy a plane worth buying? I mean shit, with 33 million, you could start your own plane company and sell something similar for 120k and absolutely put JMB, TL, and Sling out of business!
@@Mobev1 you crack me up. I can't believe you un-ironically think a 150, 172, or 182 can even touch the Sparker or VL3 on performance, hourly cost, fit and finish. I'm actually laughing right now. Retract gear carries a retract price. I'd take you more serious if you said you could find a Lancair 320 for less. All good though, my VL3 gets delivered in 2 months, so I guess I'll enjoy my toy while you complain about the price of things.
Hey Mike...what kind of aviation company is this? They are unable to programm a working website, the mix statute miles with nautical miles! Unprofessional! To all ohters: THERE ARE NO MILES in aviation, these ane nautical miles AND airplane speed is messured in KNOTS. Don't mix these, just imagine an atlantic crossing, unless you want to swim the difference.
Nice to see new small ga planes come out with retracts.
Now we just need the insurance companies to insure these airplanes reasonably and we can actually purchase and fly them!
Beautiful plane. 415k for a 2 seater is hard to swallow; especially when it runs the rotax 915 and not the 916.
Thanks for the look at this great plane!
I'm going to have to agree with you. I can go build a sling TSI and have more utility for less money
Ya for that you can get a jmb vl-3 with a 916 for that price
@@brentprosser7293I was waaaay thinking the same brother! And with 4 seats 🪑 as well
That price point is with the 916 engine. The starting price is $327k
@@mojogrip You buried the lead my brother. lol
Thanks to your channel, I managed to purchase a Sting S4 last year. I Love it.
I'm so glad that the new light sport rules are bringing in more options.
Looks like a beautiful plane in many regards. Thanks for sharing
Didn't know you had your own flight school! Congrats and lots of success!
$415,000???😮😮😮😮 WOW 😳 I didn't see that coming 😂😂😂 I thought 250-300 ! Great video as well my brother 👍🏼 ty
I agree the price is a bit stiff. Still loving the VL3.
Beautiful plane but for that price I would go for a Risen 915 which in all specs is just a bit better,little bit slower stall speed, little bit more payload climbs faster but as faras I know, but prices changes fast, less money. Would be nice if you post a comparison of these type of (ultra) Light sport aircraft.
Very nice. Enjoy your weekend. #salute to u both!!!!
Beautiful aircraft
What a beauty.
Oh, please dial down the background music or lose it. I was interested in what you are saying 😁
The price is the only downside. I couldn't do it for a light sport.
I’ve been waiting for this plane to arrive. I remember first hearing about it way back in OshKosh. The stream was on my radar. Then the salesman said wait for this. Glad I did because the wife isn’t a fan of tandem seating. Tell me, is the side stick spring loaded as the SR2 series is?
it's a nice LSA but it should be under 100k, not 400. That rotax has greedy prices is no excuse to join them. Same for garmin.
Were you both flying the aircraft at the same time? It seemed that you were both on the controls at the start.
@MG - So how does it compare to: (1) Ur Sling? (2) The equivalent Lancair (3) Will they offer a kit? Beautiful airplane.... But kinda pricey.
This has retracts for one, and it does have Wider cabin
You didn't mention an autopilot or was it not installed/offered?
I'm totally sure for $415 thousand and 3 Garmin 10 inch G3x touch displays it has a 3 Axel autopilot.
Auto pilot =
Failed attempt to counter pilot's foolish behavior.
The way to best fly an airplane is usually to touch the stick or rudder as less as possible.
Yes autopilot. The plane has every modern equipment you can possibly think of
no parachute ?
Some airplanes are intended for Pilots. Not consumers.
@@EllipsisAircraft some testicles are intended for your mouth !
@@EllipsisAircraftthe aopa leader died with no options to land last year. Flying a plane is about as hard as backing up a trailer until you have no landing options, the pilot can’t fly because he passed out, bird strike into the cabin, collision. I think between all the brs manufacturers we have 1200+ saves now. That makes you a retard, knuckle dragging fool. All I listed happened last year. Plus dozens more.
It does have a parachute!
Yes Parachute
Way too much money for a 2 seater. Fully loaded 4 seat slings are 320K and can haul skis and bikes. Can’t really haul much of anything in the Sparker. You’re better off fully restoring a mooney or turbo arrow at half the price.
I’m a big big fan of the sling hw but I don’t even know if I have the budget for the sonex hw. Might be building an affordaplane. 😂
Just this would be factory build which has economic advantages: training, rental which leads to potential tax advantages.
“STUNNING” can’t wait for the new rules to take effect this year! I may have to break into my piggy bank for this one! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I’ve noticed that the “high priced” LSAs (Bristell for example) like to mention Cirrus in their pitches about their planes. They do this to attempt to justify the high prices of their planes. No way a Bristell is 1/2 a Cirrus. I don’t see many, if any Cirrus owners trading down to this class of aircraft. Why would they? No more “Cirrus life” etc. and they aren’t interested in fuel burn. With that said, this is a great offering(except the $$$$). The VL3 is also in this class along with the high price tag.
Is plane have aerobic?
Only when you’re pulling it out of the hangar and climbing in. 😂
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What plane is Mike flying now? I believe he sold his Sling last year and I haven’t seen if he purchased anything yet.
I told him the market is collapsing so maybe he took my advice to sell it.
WAY too expensive. And they wonder why general aviation struggles.
Every video does not require music. Geeezzze!
These new planes are nice but really the prices are just too high. It’s basically a toy, if it cost about 1 to 1.5 corvettes that would be reasonable.
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I’d pay 120k for it and I’m worth 33 million. People are really that dumb.
33 million and you're wasting time on light sports? Go buy a TBM or M700 Fury and get the tax write off. Lol
@@ChavngRynsPvts I’ve haven’t heard from a guy like you with that comment since I was maybe 19 in vail Colorado. A tax write off doesn’t mean I didn’t buy the plane, maintain the plane, waste my time in the plane flying when someone else can do that for me. If I want a tax write off the best thing I could do is pay more people to do things, buy more property to get into debt, pay my children…..to name a few.
@@Mobev1 it's nice to see sarcasm isn't lost on everyone. I'm curious why you're complaining about the price of a plane you don't actually seem to have any interest in buying when you won't even buy a plane worth buying? I mean shit, with 33 million, you could start your own plane company and sell something similar for 120k and absolutely put JMB, TL, and Sling out of business!
@@Mobev1 you crack me up. I can't believe you un-ironically think a 150, 172, or 182 can even touch the Sparker or VL3 on performance, hourly cost, fit and finish. I'm actually laughing right now. Retract gear carries a retract price. I'd take you more serious if you said you could find a Lancair 320 for less. All good though, my VL3 gets delivered in 2 months, so I guess I'll enjoy my toy while you complain about the price of things.
no thanks . for that price i can buy a decent used Cessna 206 or 182
Hey Mike...what kind of aviation company is this? They are unable to programm a working website, the mix statute miles with nautical miles! Unprofessional! To all ohters: THERE ARE NO MILES in aviation, these ane nautical miles AND airplane speed is messured in KNOTS. Don't mix these, just imagine an atlantic crossing, unless you want to swim the difference.
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No thanks panderer