Great review of this plane. I have the 912IS and just love it. This 915 is amazing. How's the Sling coming along? Can't wait to see the finished project.
Mike, your channel continues to grow and I celebrate your success. Basically anyone who wishes for a Bristellb but is more of a DIY builder, then the choice is obvious as the Sling TSI is all that for a fraction of the cost and can be modified/personalised where as a certified aircraft cannot. Bravo on your success, family and for documenting your personal build on youTube as your journey has and continues to inspire so many.
The LSA ASTM speed limit for anLSA is 120 KIAS. The Bristell LSA 915iS Turbo with ground adjustable prop will indicate 118 KIAS AT 12,500 FEET. It has a True Airspeed of 147 KIAS which is 170 MPH. That is fixed gear and ground adjustable prop...meets LSA ASTM standards.
I buddy hope you and family are well. What a plane philip is interested in this one it looks awesome. The view and the power sounds amazing.nice to see you take care and good luck for the future phil.
I got a report of a very recent incident with the B23. The auto-pilot took control despite it was meant to be off. The only way the pilot/cfi was able to regain control was with the circuit breaker.
I know that this plane and the TSI are apples to oranges, but I'd still love to see a comparison vid since they're in the same price range (everything from number of seats to gear, missions, speeds, loads, fuel economy to instance, maintenance costs and operation costs). Also this compared with the VL3.
on paper at least the VL3 is substantially faster and cheaper. Of course VL3 cheats a little with retractable gear. Not sure how a USA version would compare, still cheaper though.
Dan Frederiksen Check out the Jean Marie Guisset on Facebook. 180 knots true at 12,000ft with the 915 iS in the VL3. The Bristell retractable gear 915 iS will do about 170 knots true at the same altitude.
We teach our customers to face the plane into the wind prior to pre-flight and again when stopping on the ramp. It can handle a 30 knot wind when faced into the wind. Us retired guys do not fly when the winds are 30 knots, but we do fly on 100 degree days where having the canopy open results in a very comfortable experience while taxiing.
Well done review. The Vne of 157 is the best I have seen in an LSA other than the new 2020 Sting S4. The price seems insane to me, but I suppose they know their customers, kind of like Cirrus charging 900,000 but still having a backlog of SR22 orders.
I'm am avionics tech of 23 years and having worked on the Cirrus SR-series for the last 16 years, and I can tell you people who buy a brand new Cirrus are quite wealthy and don't balk much at maintenance and options. It still blows my mind, but they're good aircraft and they have pretty good speed for a fixed gear aircraft and respectable useful load.
It's a beautiful plane. Nice job.. back issues I have had them too... I had terrible back issues because of sitting in over road charter buses and moving luggage.. Get magnesium citrate, (initially you will have diarrhea ) and MSM... It took awhile but my pains went away..
Mike - Thanks for covering this plane! I am currently looking at a Bristell with 915is as my next aircraft. It's pricey to be sure, but that's a relative thing to ones income. It does make me think if I'm spending this much, should I just go to a Tecnam P2010 and pick up the 2 back seats for 100k? I enjoy your channel, keep up the excellent work!
It's a gorgeous looking aircraft, but you're comparing apples and watermelons. Completely different category and mission and reflected in the price difference.
I flew a couple of times now in a Sportcruiser (in the Netherlands, OE-CRU). You also compared de PS 28 with the bristell. You mention a great visiblity in de bristell. I noticed that I am sitting very low in de cruiser, and the visibility over the cowling could be better. Is the visibility in de bristell that much greater than in de sportcruiser? I am about 180 cm, 6 feet tall.
this brings me to the question, what is the fastest LSA? whatever it is would have a turbo engine. an LSA only has to be limited to 138 mph at sea level right? you can go much fast at 10K without breaking any rules right?
Low wing is a challenge to get in and out of for us, now. Thanks for tracking this stuff, however. Bristell is a nice brand, but high-wing, tricycle gear, all metal in the experimental category is now what we're keeping an eye on
Kevin The dial is what is controlling the pitch of the propeller which changes engine RPM. This particular aircraft is a SLSA and is not allowed to have a propeller that can change its pitch on the fly thus no dial is present on this one. Only throttle is needed on this one to control the engine manifold and RPM. Similar to being stuck in 3rd gear for takeoff and cruise.
There is an Air Master prop with Sensenich blades that has that switch. We are looking into that for the future. Right now that prop is not approved on an LSA. Some owners make the plane an ELSA and add items that could be questioned.
Hey man thanks for the video really appreciate your channel as an aspiring pilot but quick question at $289,000 isn’t this about the same price as your TSI your building
I was thinking the same. Granted, I don't know anything about the LSA side of aviation, but I'm an avionics tech with 23 years experience, and I know for $289k you can get some very well restored Bonanzas for that kind of money. That being said, there may be more flexibility with experimental and LSA aircraft. I just prefer staying on the certified side of things. Still a beautiful aircraft. I'd make some changes to the panel if possible, but very nice.
yeah they are too expensive, although rotax is partly to blame. I thought I would have to shell out 100-150k to get into aviation but then I discovered fractional ownership. local club had a used one for sale as 1/8 fraction, suddenly I owned an LSA that's always available and being maintained for free for less than 10k. Even though we are 8 owners, it's very rarely used so it makes so much sense. Even if such a club isn't available right by you you can make one. Look for an interesting plane, gather a few people. It could be 4 buyers at first and then you can look for more owners if you want to dilute it more. Just a 4 way split really cuts down the cost and of course 8 way is like it's free. I bought a plane and it hardly registered in my finances. so yes GA is in a very sorry state and we need several revolutions but there is a good way even today. Next I'd like to co buy a VL3 915 her in Europe. With retractable gear. It goes almost 400km/h at altitude and that's almost workable speeds. And costs 'nothing' to fly. 1/5 that of an old junker Cessna.
@@rajpat89 I know. Especially crude carbon cubs are profoundly repulsively overpriced and people still buy them. But it can be so much better than what has been done. We can have pressurized twin jets for less than what a carbon cub sells for. Truly
Looks sexy. Would be nice if it was capable of some basic aerobatic maneuvers. Hard to find a basic modern aerobatic plane that doesn’t have Extra 300 prices.
It's interesting that they are starting to skirt the speed limits :) I think FAA should open LSA top speed and maybe only encourage moderate landing speeds. Keep the weight limit. I wonder how fast it can go at altitude. VL3 915 can do 380km/h which is bordering on decent.
Rules will be changing in a few years. Manufacturers are expecting the changes and building planes that will be suitable for the new rules that are coming.www.bydanjohnson.com/start-the-countdown-four-years-will-bring-huge-changes-to-light-sport-aircraft/ 1. Increased weight limit to 2000 +, so the sling tsi will be possible 2. Speed limit to 150 knots 3. Constant speed prop 4. Four place aircraft
As a flight instructor, I have never understood why a plane such as this, with significantly more advanced capabilities and avionics, is not rated to fly in IMC when the C172 that we train out of is borderline falling apart at the seams with outdated avionics and is rated to fly in the clouds. I wish we could eventually upgrade to a platform such as this or similar one day.
The Bristell can fly IFR in IMC when equipped with a certified Avionics such as a GNX375 or GTN650 and the pilot is IFR rated. The plane needs to be re-registered as an ELSA which costs $1500. As an ELSA the owner can do his own maintenance.
Mike, normally a big fan of your videos. Some balance needed on this review. if you search for 'caa bristell and spin warning', the Australian government have a lot to say about this aircraft.
Doug Flight A nice tempered reply. I feel that questions should always be asked especially when you see a relatively simple maneuver leading to fatalities.
Doug. It is highly offensive to the friends and family of those left behind to suggest the Irish fatal Bristell accident (G-OJCS June 2019) was an intentional spin. It was not. It was an unintentional fixed unrecoverable flat spin from 3000ft. Please be more sensitive.
@@martyryan2529 This conversation was about an Australian report and has nothing to do with an accident that occurred in Ireland. Do you have all the data from that crash? Where's the link? I have the data on the bogus Australian Report. Why? Because I own a Bristell and have the documentation from the FAA. Planes crash. All over the world. Some are from bad designs and some are from bad piloting or bad instructors. The Bristell has now been dissected by the FAA twice (only because of this reckless Aussie report). And now twice deemed safe and within the safety standards from the FAA. Why was that plane in a flat spin? Do you know that they followed the POH on how to do an engine on and engine off stall? There is a protocol for these maneuvers. If you go outside those parameters, you put your life at risk. In any airplane. FAA has removed spin training from US training. Instead they teach "DO NOT SPIN ANY PLANE". I've stalled my Bristell several times and it never went into a spin. NEVER. You need to be more sensitive to facts. I'm curious what your expertise is in...What do you fly?
Light sport rules are expected to change in the next few years. 1. Increased weight to 2000 + 2. Constant speed prop 3. Increased speed to 150 knots 4. Four place aircraft. www.bydanjohnson.com/start-the-countdown-four-years-will-bring-huge-changes-to-light-sport-aircraft/
Very secure! The Bristell is commonly stored in a satin lined platinum strongbox, available with your choice of 24 carat gold cover plating or diamond encrustation. The box itself is kept in your secure 24 hour security hangar.
The airspeed limitation is Knots indicated air speed. At 12,500 feet the airspeed indicator indicates 118 Knots and the True Airspeed is 147 knots or 170 MPH. It meets the LSA rules. It also weighs only 850, well under the max 900 pounds empty weight limit for an LSA.
@@louismancuso7128 1320 gross is max for a LSA in America. 190# in fuel + 850 =1040. 1320 -1040 = 280 pounds left for pilot, passenger and luggage. Not enough.
Beautiful aircraft! it's probably 200k€ to get you into one of these, right?. By the way, love youre channel. always good info and fun to watch! Have you considered doing a video about the Graflight V8 Diesel engine. Interesting company out of Wisconsin that developed a Diesel V-8 from a clean sheet design. nothing repurposed like the many VW and Mercedes-Refits.
Good narrative but rotax is still absurdly complex and vulnerable to coolant leaks/failure. Bristell should listen to Farry S. and have a Jabiru 3300 option.. Less expensive to buy plus half the scheduled maintenance and 1/4 the time required to properly, legally preflight.
LSA’s are limited to 120 kcas at SEA LEVEL only. E-LSA does not provide for a speed increase. An LSA is an LSA. E-LSA allows for a manufactured aircraft with constant speed prop nothing more in this case. No 51% build rule just an airplane that is capable of 120+ kcas above sea level with CS prop. I should make it clear that a sport pilot is limited to 120KCAS max with endorsement, a private pilot does not have a speed restriction placed on them when flying an LSA.
Two comments: 1. While 120K could maybe go to 140 we DO need speed and complexity limits for Sport Pilots. Their typical skill, training, experience levels ( and those of their CFIs) are inherently less than their private pilot superiors so they need simpler, less challenging aircraft they can keep up with . 2. You can thank Dan Johnson, LAMA, and AOPA for throwing up roadblocks that have postponed expansion of sport pilot aircraft eligibility . A simple increase to 1500 pounds MTOW would incorporate legacy aircraft like 150/152s, Colts, others that are affordable and can carry two American adults, baggage, and fuel yet remain within current performance parameters .Those three were more interested in protecting foreign manufacturers and fat cats than expanding the fleet to average Janes and Joes.
Beautiful plane. Quite expensive. Very similar to the Sling TSi. But wait for the HIGH WING from Bristell. It will kill Cessnas.... The HIGH WING Sling will be also similar. They will take over the market for the next 10-15 years....
Bodyframe.... its fuselage.. terminology please. Even with the normally aspirated Rotax and 914 too, there no need for the pilot to calculate anything for the engine. Fadec means that the computer regulates the engine parameters, injection timing and such based on several sensors.
Correcting someone for proper phraseology/terminology is like calling in an airstrike on your own position. At the same time, go before an Examiner for an oral exam and see if you pass calling the fuselage of an airplane a "body frame ".
FYI this Bristell with the 915iS Turbo will do 148 kt/170 MPH True at 12,500 feet. (Of course you need a medical to fly at 12,500').
So it seems its capable to go faster, but any more than 120 with a SPL and you’ll get a speeding ticket.
Pretty much
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@@davidnolle6638 FAA violations are no where near a simple automobile traffic citation. Your ticket (certificate) is on the line.
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I love your enthusiasm for General Aviation. Keep it up .
Thank you Scott
Great review of this plane. I have the 912IS and just love it. This 915 is amazing. How's the Sling coming along? Can't wait to see the finished project.
My friend just brought one. Awesome plane. Thanks MojoGrip
Mike, your channel continues to grow and I celebrate your success. Basically anyone who wishes for a Bristellb but is more of a DIY builder, then the choice is obvious as the Sling TSI is all that for a fraction of the cost and can be modified/personalised where as a certified aircraft cannot. Bravo on your success, family and for documenting your personal build on youTube as your journey has and continues to inspire so many.
The LSA ASTM speed limit for anLSA is 120 KIAS. The Bristell LSA 915iS Turbo with ground adjustable prop will indicate 118 KIAS AT 12,500 FEET. It has a True Airspeed of 147 KIAS which is 170 MPH. That is fixed gear and ground adjustable prop...meets LSA ASTM standards.
Mike ... I’m addicted to your channel! Lol 😂 I’m digging this plane showcase too. Fantastic work! Keep it up! Wishing you much success!!
I buddy hope you and family are well. What a plane philip is interested in this one it looks awesome. The view and the power sounds amazing.nice to see you take care and good luck for the future phil.
I got a report of a very recent incident with the B23.
The auto-pilot took control despite it was meant to be off.
The only way the pilot/cfi was able to regain control was with the circuit breaker.
Hello mike! I’m back as always! Awesome video as we could expect😃. Hope you are having a great day mike!
I'm absolutely ready to write a check for $100,000 to buy this plane!
Great job Mike also with the new sports pilots regulations coming out they’re going to be giving us a little more speed which the 915 can handle
The Vne is because of the registration as a light sport plane or bcoz of the pilot license? I am holding PPL so can I speed up more than 120 kts?
I know that this plane and the TSI are apples to oranges, but I'd still love to see a comparison vid since they're in the same price range (everything from number of seats to gear, missions, speeds, loads, fuel economy to instance, maintenance costs and operation costs). Also this compared with the VL3.
Good point. I may put something together.
Love this channel. Bravo!
I wonder how this compares to JBM vl3? I would love to see a comparison video, much like your DA40 vs TSI. video.
fngonzo VL3 is quicker but smaller cockpit. I’d sure love to give both a try!
on paper at least the VL3 is substantially faster and cheaper. Of course VL3 cheats a little with retractable gear. Not sure how a USA version would compare, still cheaper though.
@@DanFrederiksen Agreed. I guess I will find out once Ms Flight Sim 2020 comes on in a few weeks!
Dan Frederiksen Check out the Jean Marie Guisset on Facebook. 180 knots true at 12,000ft with the 915 iS in the VL3. The Bristell retractable gear 915 iS will do about 170 knots true at the same altitude.
Excellent job Mike. Thanks
That door/canopy though...... good luck and have fun opening that thing on a windy day.......
Most people don't fly on windy days. You'll have to do better than that. And the canopy has gas charged shocks that help open it anyway.
We teach our customers to face the plane into the wind prior to pre-flight and again when stopping on the ramp. It can handle a 30 knot wind when faced into the wind. Us retired guys do not fly when the winds are 30 knots, but we do fly on 100 degree days where having the canopy open results in a very comfortable experience while taxiing.
Mojo Mike! You R D man! Love your show! 👍🏼
Beautiful aircraft
Fantástic Job Mike...
Well done review. The Vne of 157 is the best I have seen in an LSA other than the new 2020 Sting S4. The price seems insane to me, but I suppose they know their customers, kind of like Cirrus charging 900,000 but still having a backlog of SR22 orders.
I'm am avionics tech of 23 years and having worked on the Cirrus SR-series for the last 16 years, and I can tell you people who buy a brand new Cirrus are quite wealthy and don't balk much at maintenance and options. It still blows my mind, but they're good aircraft and they have pretty good speed for a fixed gear aircraft and respectable useful load.
It's a beautiful plane. Nice job.. back issues I have had them too... I had terrible back issues because of sitting in over road charter buses and moving luggage.. Get magnesium citrate, (initially you will have diarrhea ) and MSM... It took awhile but my pains went away..
Mike - Thanks for covering this plane! I am currently looking at a Bristell with 915is as my next aircraft. It's pricey to be sure, but that's a relative thing to ones income. It does make me think if I'm spending this much, should I just go to a Tecnam P2010 and pick up the 2 back seats for 100k? I enjoy your channel, keep up the excellent work!
Pretty plane. Cheers mate.
Better looking than the cirrus parked beside it, and what? a third the price. great video mike
It's a gorgeous looking aircraft, but you're comparing apples and watermelons. Completely different category and mission and reflected in the price difference.
I flew a couple of times now in a Sportcruiser (in the Netherlands, OE-CRU). You also compared de PS 28 with the bristell. You mention a great visiblity in de bristell. I noticed that I am sitting very low in de cruiser, and the visibility over the cowling could be better. Is the visibility in de bristell that much greater than in de sportcruiser? I am about 180 cm, 6 feet tall.
Again great job Mike.
Nice plane 👍 I like the color ❤
She is a beautiful aircraft.
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She is!
I watched every of your videos and thanks for sharing
this brings me to the question, what is the fastest LSA? whatever it is would have a turbo engine. an LSA only has to be limited to 138 mph at sea level right? you can go much fast at 10K without breaking any rules right?
Mike...! That is one sexy plane ....! Great review as always.! Very informative
Low wing is a challenge to get in and out of for us, now. Thanks for tracking this stuff, however. Bristell is a nice brand, but high-wing, tricycle gear, all metal in the experimental category is now what we're keeping an eye on
What a sleek elegant plane, I would wear a tuxedo to fly it. A plane James Bond would fly.
I like that it’s fixed gear. The added maintenance and insurance costs are not worth the extra bit of speed from a retract imo.
At the time 8:45 on this video, would you look at the aircraft visibility? Incredible, really incredible!
Beautiful machine!
Great plane !
Broooo what a sweet beauty!!!
Does the Bristell have Air Conditioning
Beautiful plane. Like your channel mike
That is a sexy plane!
Yo I just watched one of ur vids in which they said that there aint gonna be a Bristell with a 915 and I was soo sad lmao
Can you fly an ELSA aircraft with only Sports Pilot license?
Very nice Video . Very nice plane
You could make a mint as an aircraft salesman!
Reminds me alot of the lancair 320s
Something is wrong with your memory..
Has Bristell fixed the stall recovery issues? Dangerous plane if you get it in a spin stall.
I thought the 915 had the switch for take off climb and cruise ? You just turn the dial depending on what part of the flight you’re in?
Kevin The dial is what is controlling the pitch of the propeller which changes engine RPM. This particular aircraft is a SLSA and is not allowed to have a propeller that can change its pitch on the fly thus no dial is present on this one. Only throttle is needed on this one to control the engine manifold and RPM. Similar to being stuck in 3rd gear for takeoff and cruise.
There is an Air Master prop with Sensenich blades that has that switch. We are looking into that for the future. Right now that prop is not approved on an LSA. Some owners make the plane an ELSA and add items that could be questioned.
Hey man thanks for the video really appreciate your channel as an aspiring pilot but quick question at $289,000 isn’t this about the same price as your TSI your building
Alexander Verges yes but the TSI you need to build yourself
Harold Locay and the Beezer isn’t sold here in the US? Just Euro?
Too pricey for the purpose an LSA was created..so sad for many of us trying ppl or lsa license.
I was thinking the same. Granted, I don't know anything about the LSA side of aviation, but I'm an avionics tech with 23 years experience, and I know for $289k you can get some very well restored Bonanzas for that kind of money. That being said, there may be more flexibility with experimental and LSA aircraft. I just prefer staying on the certified side of things. Still a beautiful aircraft. I'd make some changes to the panel if possible, but very nice.
yeah they are too expensive, although rotax is partly to blame. I thought I would have to shell out 100-150k to get into aviation but then I discovered fractional ownership. local club had a used one for sale as 1/8 fraction, suddenly I owned an LSA that's always available and being maintained for free for less than 10k. Even though we are 8 owners, it's very rarely used so it makes so much sense. Even if such a club isn't available right by you you can make one. Look for an interesting plane, gather a few people. It could be 4 buyers at first and then you can look for more owners if you want to dilute it more. Just a 4 way split really cuts down the cost and of course 8 way is like it's free. I bought a plane and it hardly registered in my finances. so yes GA is in a very sorry state and we need several revolutions but there is a good way even today. Next I'd like to co buy a VL3 915 her in Europe. With retractable gear. It goes almost 400km/h at altitude and that's almost workable speeds. And costs 'nothing' to fly. 1/5 that of an old junker Cessna.
@@rajpat89 I know. Especially crude carbon cubs are profoundly repulsively overpriced and people still buy them. But it can be so much better than what has been done. We can have pressurized twin jets for less than what a carbon cub sells for. Truly
Does it have a parachute?
Looks sexy. Would be nice if it was capable of some basic aerobatic maneuvers.
Hard to find a basic modern aerobatic plane that doesn’t have Extra 300 prices.
It's interesting that they are starting to skirt the speed limits :) I think FAA should open LSA top speed and maybe only encourage moderate landing speeds. Keep the weight limit.
I wonder how fast it can go at altitude. VL3 915 can do 380km/h which is bordering on decent.
The VL3 915 is impressive but it is not an LSA. It is also not 51 inches wide.
Rules will be changing in a few years. Manufacturers are expecting the changes and building planes that will be suitable for the new rules that are coming.www.bydanjohnson.com/start-the-countdown-four-years-will-bring-huge-changes-to-light-sport-aircraft/
1. Increased weight limit to 2000 +, so the sling tsi will be possible
2. Speed limit to 150 knots
3. Constant speed prop
4. Four place aircraft
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What is the glide ration for this air craft (if engine cut off)?
Mike, Are there any other two seaters using the 915?
In the middle of the night install a DUC constant speed and your top speed will be close to a SR22T
Nice work putting the specs in the video description. I'm not impressed with the aircraft but good work on the video.
I Love It! I Need To Learn To Fly!❤️
Very sleek plane
Mike your great!
So what about the JBM VL3-915?
As a flight instructor, I have never understood why a plane such as this, with significantly more advanced capabilities and avionics, is not rated to fly in IMC when the C172 that we train out of is borderline falling apart at the seams with outdated avionics and is rated to fly in the clouds. I wish we could eventually upgrade to a platform such as this or similar one day.
The Bristell can fly IFR in IMC when equipped with a certified Avionics such as a GNX375 or GTN650 and the pilot is IFR rated. The plane needs to be re-registered as an ELSA which costs $1500. As an ELSA the owner can do his own maintenance.
Sounds nice... fades provided by the 915?
I love the Legacy more but i like the grip of the throttle more in this plane. I don’t know what to choose!😂
Mike, normally a big fan of your videos. Some balance needed on this review. if you search for 'caa bristell and spin warning', the Australian government have a lot to say about this aircraft.
Agree Deglan. A lovely looking airplane but with 7 fatalities in the last 12 months (Aviation Safety Network) something just ain't right!
Doug Flight A nice tempered reply. I feel that questions should always be asked especially when you see a relatively simple maneuver leading to fatalities.
Doug. It is highly offensive to the friends and family of those left behind to suggest the Irish fatal Bristell accident (G-OJCS June 2019) was an intentional spin. It was not. It was an unintentional fixed unrecoverable flat spin from 3000ft. Please be more sensitive.
@@slapaleftyhard6231 More Research : www.aaiu.ie/sites/default/files/report-attachments/Preliminary%20Report%202019-008.pdf
@@martyryan2529 This conversation was about an Australian report and has nothing to do with an accident that occurred in Ireland. Do you have all the data from that crash? Where's the link? I have the data on the bogus Australian Report. Why? Because I own a Bristell and have the documentation from the FAA. Planes crash. All over the world. Some are from bad designs and some are from bad piloting or bad instructors. The Bristell has now been dissected by the FAA twice (only because of this reckless Aussie report). And now twice deemed safe and within the safety standards from the FAA. Why was that plane in a flat spin? Do you know that they followed the POH on how to do an engine on and engine off stall? There is a protocol for these maneuvers. If you go outside those parameters, you put your life at risk. In any airplane. FAA has removed spin training from US training. Instead they teach "DO NOT SPIN ANY PLANE". I've stalled my Bristell several times and it never went into a spin. NEVER. You need to be more sensitive to facts. I'm curious what your expertise is in...What do you fly?
For 289, I would get a high performance Glasair.
you wont get a new one more like a a 10 year old glasair. this is a new aircraft.
The Glasair may not be new, but you'd get much more for your money. At that point, new is irrelevant.
Sweet airplane.
Looks great! That price is a big oof though.
Hello brother... I need a 2 silandar aircup engine.. Plz help ...
Are you on Facebook by any chance? Would love to catch up with you on there. I will make sure and that the subscriber button 👍
great looking airplane.... limiting light sport to 120 seems counter productive to the aviation industry. Why is it limited to 120?
I can't say for sure, but likely because it's not a certified aircraft and pilot training requirements. 🤷♂️
Also, maybe they figure if you want to go faster go experimental. WHO KNOWWWWS. LOL
The limit is an indicated air speed limit. The Bristell 915 can cruise at 170 MPH while indicating 118 kts.
Light sport rules are expected to change in the next few years.
1. Increased weight to 2000 +
2. Constant speed prop
3. Increased speed to 150 knots
4. Four place aircraft. www.bydanjohnson.com/start-the-countdown-four-years-will-bring-huge-changes-to-light-sport-aircraft/
@@mauriceevans6546 "expected"
Where is the Bristel from Mike?
One day my man....one day!
good démo, mike
How does it make it in the LSA when it exceeds 120kts?
Many LSA can actually go faster than 120 kts. The speed is clocked out at 120 to remain in that category
A placard side steps the category ....nice airplane but expensive for the category...I’m building an RV12
How does the room compare to a tsi?
Sling TSi cabin width 45.3 inches Bristell LSA 51 inches
The Bristell is wider than a Cirrus.....widest and most comfortable in its class.
I thought my headset broke when the audio switched. LOL
With a push button start does it have a faub? How do you keep it from being stolen?
Very secure! The Bristell is commonly stored in a satin lined platinum strongbox, available with your choice of 24 carat gold cover plating or diamond encrustation. The box itself is kept in your secure 24 hour security hangar.
@@CrabLouis HA!
You lock the canopy
@@louismancuso7128 Is N915LM yours, Louis? Exquisite!
Lock the canopy.
Another great video full with passion, but I know due to Corona it’s difficult to get a haircut but You really need one 🙏😀
What about the Carbon Cub?
Minor correction - E-LSAs are still limited to 120 knots.
There is always a correction needed in this channel
The airspeed limitation is Knots indicated air speed. At 12,500 feet the airspeed indicator indicates 118 Knots and the True Airspeed is 147 knots or 170 MPH. It meets the LSA rules. It also weighs only 850, well under the max 900 pounds empty weight limit for an LSA.
@@louismancuso7128 1320 gross is max for a LSA in America. 190# in fuel + 850 =1040. 1320 -1040 = 280 pounds left for pilot, passenger and luggage. Not enough.
Beautiful aircraft! it's probably 200k€ to get you into one of these, right?. By the way, love youre channel. always good info and fun to watch! Have you considered doing a video about the Graflight V8 Diesel engine. Interesting company out of Wisconsin that developed a Diesel V-8 from a clean sheet design. nothing repurposed like the many VW and Mercedes-Refits.
$289,000
hi... Mate How are you? how tall are you? thanks
I recall, Mike is 5'10".
Starting a few new businesses to hustle for this.
Then move to an air park in Florida for retirement.
Mike do you have a video on the VL3 ?
Just a few things;
1. Not an RG
2. Not pressurised
3. No air conditioning
Good narrative but rotax is still absurdly complex and vulnerable to coolant leaks/failure. Bristell should listen to Farry S. and have a Jabiru 3300 option.. Less expensive to buy plus half the scheduled maintenance and 1/4 the time required to properly, legally preflight.
The Risen has the same engine yet can do 200mph/185mph cruise.
And wonder how much it cost lol
Beautiful aircraft but 300k is a crazy price for this. I'm sure some of there competition can beat it.
80s corvette shifter as a throttle?
LSA’s are limited to 120 kcas at SEA LEVEL only. E-LSA does not provide for a speed increase. An LSA is an LSA. E-LSA allows for a manufactured aircraft with constant speed prop nothing more in this case. No 51% build rule just an airplane that is capable of 120+ kcas above sea level with CS prop.
I should make it clear that a sport pilot is limited to 120KCAS max with endorsement, a private pilot does not have a speed restriction placed on them when flying an LSA.
Has your research shown a constant speed prop is legal on an E-LSA?
A beauty for 270k
Will it be avaliable with a EU600kg certification?
Hey Mike how much did it cost you to replace the soft top on your 500 SL?
What do you pay for health insurance? Does this look like a chat room?
How much
$289,000
For that much money I'd want to unlock the full top speed. We really need to get the stupid speed limits removed from the LSA regs.
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Two comments:
1. While 120K could maybe go to 140 we DO need speed and complexity limits for Sport Pilots. Their typical skill, training, experience levels ( and those of their CFIs) are inherently less than their private pilot superiors so they need simpler, less challenging aircraft they can keep up with .
2. You can thank Dan Johnson, LAMA, and AOPA for throwing up roadblocks that have postponed expansion of sport pilot aircraft eligibility . A simple increase to 1500 pounds MTOW would incorporate legacy aircraft like 150/152s, Colts, others that are affordable and can carry two American adults, baggage, and fuel yet remain within current performance parameters .Those three were more interested in protecting foreign manufacturers and fat cats than expanding the fleet to average Janes and Joes.
Beautiful plane. Quite expensive. Very similar to the Sling TSi. But wait for the HIGH WING from Bristell. It will kill Cessnas.... The HIGH WING Sling will be also similar. They will take over the market for the next 10-15 years....
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The high wing is on its way. Being tested right now
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Will the high wing Bristell or sling be 2 or 4 seat. Because the cessna has 4 and that is quite a selling point although the back seat is small
You will see more details about the high wing Bristell B8 at www.sportflyingusa.com
Bodyframe.... its fuselage.. terminology please.
Even with the normally aspirated Rotax and 914 too, there no need for the pilot to calculate anything for the engine. Fadec means that the computer regulates the engine parameters, injection timing and such based on several sensors.
@flexairz "...Even with the normally aspirated Rotax and 914[sic] too...."
Bodyframe… its fuselage.. terminology please [sic].
Correcting someone for proper phraseology/terminology is like calling in an airstrike on your own position. At the same time, go before an Examiner for an oral exam and see if you pass calling the fuselage of an airplane a "body frame ".
The Bristell 915 has considerable more performance than our 914.