Evektor SportStar

The SportStar, SportStar SL and EuroStar are a family of a two-seat, light sport aircraft , manufactured by Evektor-Aerotechnik of the Czech Republic and powered by a Rotax 912ULS , engine.

The SportStar was the first approved Special Light Sport Aircraft and was named "S-LSA Aircraft of the Year" by AeroNews Network.

Development

The SportStar SL is an all-metal design made from anodized, corrosion-proofed aluminum . The airframe uses a pop-riveted and bonded construction, which the company claims will improve fatigue characteristics and result in a longer service life. The company also claims this construction technique results in better crashworthiness, the elimination of rivet zippering in an accident and quieter in-flight noise levels due to the elimination of oil-canning and flexing.

Glider and banner towing

The SportStar SL was designed for towing sailplanes up to 1544 lbs (700 kg) gross weight and for towing banners up to 1479 sq ft (140 m²).

Specifications (SportStar SL)

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