Where it fits well
- 170 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 500 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 360 nm with 2 occupants.
- 157 kg realistic payload proxy and 2 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 2 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 157 kg |
| Advertised range | 500 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 335 nm |
| Cruise speed | 170 kt |
| Runway need | ~350 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €25k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €260 |
The ownership trade-off
World-class aerobatic performance, but high fuel burn, limited baggage and specialized inspection make it a narrow-purpose aircraft.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €35k per year ( €885 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €46k per year ( €573 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €56k per year ( €468 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €72k per year ( €399 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €51k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- World-class aerobatic performance, but high fuel burn, limited baggage and specialized inspection make it a narrow-purpose aircraft.
- €25k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 350 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Solo or two-person flying where low complexity matters more than cabin capacity.
- Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
- Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.