įrom the mind of gifted German aircraft designer Philipp Steinbach, created and tested in the UK, and now manufactured in the US, the Gamebird from Game Composites, gained its EASA Certification in May 2017.Īn awesome all carbon-composite ultimate-level aerobatic aircraft, it’s good for +/- 10g, seats two in tandem, and can cruise at 200kt for a 1,000nm. Due to it’s remarkable performance the SD-1 is has been flown to a number of wins in the FAI European Microlight Championships.

Just one thing with this lightweight machine though, it’s got a maximum pilot weight of 105kg. When you consider that SD-1 has a fuel capacity of 35litres, that’s six hours of endurance! There’s a number of options, including tailwheel and tri-gear, and a BRS emergency whole aircraft parachute. The Minisport is available with a choice of engines and can cruise at 90-100mph burning around 4.5 to 4.7litres of mogas per hour. Thanks to the SD-1 Minisport being a single-seat deregulated aircraft (SSDR), it’s also one that you can operate free of any regulation, and that you just need a microlight pilot’s licence and a medical to fly.

Spacek SD-1 Minisport This remarkable little machine is proof that you don’t have to spend a fortune, in fact just a few quid under £28k inc VAT, to get a brand new aeroplane. FLYER Picks…New piston singles to buy and fly from £28k! There’s some great choices in the world of single-engine piston aircraft that you can buy ready-to-fly here in the UK… This not a definitive list, just the popular choices that pop up among the FLYER team when we talk about what catches our attention when looking at what’s available.

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