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E-LSA aircraft

EU flag European category. E-LSA category in Europe was started by EASA. It may aply only to certain countries.

Basic definitions of E-LSA (EU):

  • Homebuilt with 51% kit rule.
  • MTOW: 600 kg (1320 lbs)
  • Empty: 350 kg
  • Stall speed: 75 km/h
  • Wing area: min. 11 square meters

Lots of European ultralights fit in USA light sport aircraft category.

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Aircraft that might fit E-LSA aircraft category in Europe

Asso X Jewel by Asso

Asso X Jewel
  • Empty weight: 623 lbs (282 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1042 lbs (472 kg)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph (64 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 178 mph (286 kph)

MHRZNTSAT3AA All wood homebuilt cantilever monoplane. Commercially produced composite version...

Asso V Champion by Asso

Asso V Champion
  • Empty weight: 617 lbs (280 kg)
  • Gross weight: 992 lbs (450 kg)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph (64 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 165 mph (266 kph)

All wood homebuilt ULM aircraft.

Bradley Aerobat by Bradley

Bradley Aerobat
  • Empty weight: 333 lbs (151 kg)
  • Gross weight: 600 lbs (272 kg)
  • Stall speed: 48 mph (77 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 160 mph (257 kph)

Sonerai I by Great Plains

Great Plains Sonerai I
  • Empty weight: 440 lbs (200 kg)
  • Gross weight: 700 lbs (318 kg)
  • Stall speed: 45 mph (72 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 150 mph (241 kph)

Morgan Aeroworks Cheetah Sierra 100 by Morgan Aeroworks

Morgan Aeroworks Cheetah Sierra 100
  • Empty weight: 690 lbs (313 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1199 lbs (544 kg)
  • Stall speed: 37 mph (58 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 150 mph (240 kph)

Morgan Aeroworks Cheetah Sierra 200 by Morgan Aeroworks

Morgan Aeroworks Cheetah Sierra 200
  • Empty weight: 690 lbs (313 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1199 lbs (544 kg)
  • Stall speed: 37 mph (58 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 150 mph (240 kph)

Serge Pennec Gazaile 2 ULM by Serge Pennec

Serge Pennec Gazaile 2 ULM
  • Empty weight: 606 lbs (275 kg)
  • Gross weight: 992 lbs (450 kg)
  • Stall speed: 39 mph (63 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 146 mph (235 kph)

The design was inspired by the best modern aircrafts currently on the market. Wooden aircrafts...

AERO&TECH Nexth by AERO&TECH

AERO&TECH Nexth
  • Gross weight: 1235 lbs (560 kg)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph (64 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 146 mph (235 kph)

Manufacturers description: company reliable and present excellent aerodynamic and...

ULM Speedmax Racer by ULM

ULM Speedmax Racer
  • Empty weight: 419 lbs (190 kg)
  • Gross weight: 694 lbs (315 kg)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph (64 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 143 mph (230 kph)

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Atec 321 Faeta by Atec

Atec 321 Faeta
  • Empty weight: 606 lbs (275 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1041 lbs (472 kg)
  • Stall speed: 32 mph (51 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 141 mph (227 kph)

Completely different wing structure is the main difference between Zephyr and Faeta. Carbon...

Rutan Quickie Q2 by Rutan

Rutan Quickie Q2
  • Empty weight: 490 lbs (222 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1000 lbs (454 kg)
  • Cruise speed: 140 mph (225 kph)

Sonerai II Original by Great Plains

Great Plains Sonerai II Original
  • Empty weight: 520 lbs (236 kg)
  • Gross weight: 925 lbs (420 kg)
  • Stall speed: 45 mph (72 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 140 mph (225 kph)

Asso V Jolly by Asso

Asso V Jolly
  • Empty weight: 591 lbs (268 kg)
  • Gross weight: 992 lbs (450 kg)
  • Stall speed: 39 mph (61 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 140 mph (225 kph)

Another all - wood design from famous Giuseppe Vidor. Basically the lighter version of Asso V...

Sonerai II Stretch by Great Plains

Great Plains Sonerai II Stretch
  • Empty weight: 540 lbs (245 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1150 lbs (522 kg)
  • Stall speed: 50 mph (80 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 139 mph (224 kph)

Morgan Aeroworks Super Diamond MkII by Morgan Aeroworks

Morgan Aeroworks Super Diamond MkII
  • Empty weight: 408 lbs (185 kg)
  • Gross weight: 992 lbs (450 kg)
  • Stall speed: 43 mph (68 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 138 mph (222 kph)

MySky MSONE by MySky

MySky MSONE
  • Empty weight: 710 lbs (322 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1320 lbs (599 kg)
  • Stall speed: 44 mph (71 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 138 mph (222 kph)

Stall speed with 30 degrees flaps.

Atec 212 Solo by Atec

Atec 212 Solo
  • Empty weight: 441 lbs (200 kg)
  • Gross weight: 661 lbs (300 kg)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph (64 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 137 mph (220 kph)

single-seater, cantilever low-winged all composite aircraft. High volume of carbon together with...

Onex by Sonex

Sonex Onex
  • Empty weight: 600 lbs (272 kg)
  • Stall speed: 45 mph (72 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 135 mph (217 kph)

Onex (pronounced “One-X”) is a single-seat aircraft designed to offer an even-more economical way...

Atec Zephyr 122 by Atec

Atec Zephyr 122
  • Empty weight: 584 lbs (265 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1213 lbs (550 kg)
  • Stall speed: 40 mph (64 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 134 mph (216 kph)

This legendary and still popular double-seated cantilever low-winged ultralight aircraft of mixed...

Cvjetkovic CA-65B by Cvjetkovic

Cvjetkovic CA-65B
  • Empty weight: 681 lbs (309 kg)
  • Gross weight: 1200 lbs (544 kg)
  • Stall speed: 49 mph (79 kph)
  • Cruise speed: 130 mph (209 kph)

The CA-65 is a low wing monoplane with retractable landing gear and dual controls. The high...

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