New LSA Launched at Airventure 2025

[Marty_d]

2 hours ago, skippydiesel said:

BrendAn,

 

Friend, mate what galaxy do you live in?

 

How can you say that the SE-1 is anything but an impractical (open/single cockpit), high maintenance (all metal ,polished, corrosion prone) mediocre performing (40-100 knot),  art statement  (nostalgia driven).

 

The very essence of FORM over Function. It will look great at photo shoot, parked in a hanger door, undoubtable make quiet the visual statement when it, eventually, gets to a fly-in/air show.

 

This aircraft is unlikly to arrive in Australia at much under $200,000 (if it ever gets here at all)

 

Its performance is pretty average - fuel consumption on a par with a Rotax 912 (80 hp) , Cruise similar to a lot of existing high drag STOL aircraft (without the STOL benefit) and its Stall, at 40 knots, is 10-20 knots higher (less desirable) than the aforementioned - its ALL about THE LOOK!😈

 

 

 

 

Price is USD 69,500 complete. On today's conversion that's around $106,000 in proper money. Are you saying it costs another $100k to transport a plane from the US? (Not to mention the folding wing system means it fits in a 20ft container with no fuss - tie it down and it's done).

Which also means it can sit in a single car garage instead of hangaring.

[facthunter]

Fortunately, we fly for a Multitude of reasons so DIFFERENT planes will appeal to different Aviators. There will never be a "One size fit's all".  How a Plane penetrates rough air depends a lot on Wing Loading. IF you want to go Long distances safely and when you want to, Fly with Airlines. Don't try too hard to justify the Practical aspects of owning your type of Plane. Don't rush to buy one. The Longer you look around and experience things the Better your choice will be IF you decide to Buy.. It's NOT a Must do for every Pilot.. Nev

[Blueadventures]

43 minutes ago, Marty_d said:

Price is USD 69,500 complete. On today's conversion that's around $106,000 in proper money. Are you saying it costs another $100k to transport a plane from the US? (Not to mention the folding wing system means it fits in a 20ft container with no fuss - tie it down and it's done).

Which also means it can sit in a single car garage instead of hangaring.

A two seater would be nice if they were to design and manufacture a model.  They will be enjoying get this one moving through the air with multiple owners.

[Thruster88]

A two seat version of this type of aircraft does exist, the Globe swift. For 100k aud it would be my choice over a SE1. I like old aircraft.

 

 

1946 Swift GC-1B Aircraft | Aircraft Listing | Plane Sales Australia

WWW.PLANESALES.COM.AU

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ALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED - PRICE GUIDE $100k AUDThe 1946 Globe GC-1B Swift is a classic two-seat, low-wing monoplane known for its sleek design and responsive handling. Built with an...

 

 

 

[red750]

9 hours ago, skippydiesel said:

when it, eventually, gets to a fly-in/air show.

Did you not read the first paragraph of the opening post?

[BrendAn]

7 minutes ago, red750 said:

Did you not read the first paragraph of the opening post?

i think he missed the bit about 4 of them flying to oshkosh.😁

[facthunter]

This Motor is a No Nonsense  simple, well Built Low revving Long life direct drive Motor with the Two throat carb beneath the engine where they should be.  V engines have a lot of advantages. The whole Plane gets MY tick of approval. Good effort.  Nev

[skippydiesel]

1 hour ago, BrendAn said:

i think he missed the bit about 4 of them flying to oshkosh.😁

Oshkosh - somewhere "Beyond The Black Stumps"????

 

2 hours ago, red750 said:

Did you not read the first paragraph of the opening post?

 

You guy are a sloooow as the SE-1 😈

[skippydiesel]

9 hours ago, Marty_d said:

Price is USD 69,500 complete. On today's conversion that's around $106,000 in proper money. Are you saying it costs another $100k to transport a plane from the US? (Not to mention the folding wing system means it fits in a 20ft container with no fuss - tie it down and it's done).

Which also means it can sit in a single car garage instead of hangaring.

I don't bet but if I did I would bet on this aircraft never making it to Au for anywhere near that price UNLESS;

• You get in now , before they realise how much of a loss they are going the wear.
• The Au dollar get better than parity with the US dollar, sometime soon (in your dreams)😈

 

[onetrack]

21 hours ago, Thruster88 said:

A two seat version of this type of aircraft does exist, the Globe swift. For 100k aud it would be my choice over a SE1. I like old aircraft.

 

 

1946 Swift GC-1B Aircraft | Aircraft Listing | Plane Sales Australia

WWW.PLANESALES.COM.AU

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ALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED - PRICE GUIDE $100k AUDThe 1946 Globe GC-1B Swift is a classic two-seat, low-wing monoplane known for its sleek design and responsive handling. Built with an...

 

 

 

 

Wow, what a little ripper of a classic light aircraft! The '57 Chevy of the aircraft world! I love it!! Now, where's that Lotto ticket!