Uncompromising build quality and reliability based on EASA Part 21 certified aircraft production and ISO 9001:2000 Quality magement system
Production process of Evektor-Aerotechnik is certified by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) acc. to EASA Part 21 regulation. This means the SportStar MAX is put together according to the best of aviation standards further supported also by ISO 9001:2000 Quality management system. Learn more.
The SportStar MAX inbodies over 35 year experience in aircraft design and production of Evektor-Aerotechnik
Over 35 years of tradition in aircraft manufacturing, certified aircraft production acc. to international aviation standards together with team of designers experienced in certified civil as well as military airplanes create a synergy that enable us to bring the best of today aviation to segment of Light Sport Aviation. Learn more.
The airplane design is based on EASA JAR-VLA certified pilot training airplane
The SportStar MAX airframe design originates in advanced EASA JAR-VLA certified pilot training airplane Harmony; this means the SportStar MAX design comes from airplane that meets all the EASA airworthiness requirements for very light pilot training airplanes.
Highly durable advanced all metal airframe with all joints riveted as well as bonded for prolonged service life
The airplane has anodised and corrosion-proof aluminium airframe. It is the only S-LSA aircraft with all joints of construction riveted as well as glued/bonded for high durability and long service life - this plane will look and feel the same after 1,000 hours of flying as it did when it was a new! Combination of riveting and bonding technology improves also airplane crash characteristics, eliminates dangerous unzipping in accidents and ensures smoother and quiter flight because drumming and flexing are absent.All heads of pop rivets are filled with sealing for high longevity of riveted joints and for smooth and clean surface of aircraft. Read more.
Engine is the now legendary 100hp Rotax 912ULS
Legendary for its reliability and smooth operation. Now with a 1,500 hour time-before-overhaul (TBO), there are many still flying after 4,000 hours on the same crank.
Comfortable and luxurious cockpit
The spacious bouble canopy has shoulder width 46 1/2“ / 1.18 m, wider than many four-seat singles, and provides enough comfort also for big and tall pilots. Luxurious upholstered interior, comfortable seats and adjustable pedals with advanced cockpit ergonomics makes flying the airplane exciting and enjoyable even on long cross country flights. Learn more.
Simple, light and with outstanding performance parameters
The latest design software was used for airplane design; the result is strong but at the same time very light construction with certified empty weight in basic configuration only 676 lbs / 307 kg. This gives the SportStarplus high useful load up to 591 lbs / 268 kg. Reliable and effective low-maintenance split flaps give you excellent short field performance without the complexity of other designs. At appropriate settings, they will enable you to get into (and out of!) virtually any small strip – ‘If they’re good enough for the Spitfire and the Roulettes, they’re good enough for me!’ – SportStar customer. Integral wing tanks with fuel capacity 31.2 Usgal / 118 l provide up to 700 nm / 1,300 km range with endurance of 8.5 hrs. Learn more.
Worldwide popular training airplane in flight schools for its excellent flight characteristics
Aero-News Network (ANN) comments: „The Evektor SportStar has outstanding control harmonies, excellent manners, an uncompromising stability and control profile, tremendous performance for such a small package, and is a delightful ride”. Learn more.
Its predecessor SportStar has become the very first type approved S-LSA aircraft by FAA in USA and receives also Aero - News Network „S-LSA aircraft of year“ award
For its qualities and comprehensive certification documentation the SportStar has become the very first type approved S-LSA aircraft in USA and also in Australia. The AeroNews Network (ANN) recently awarded the SportStar as „S-LSA aircraft of the year“
World-wide available customer and product support
When you are buing our airplane, you aren´t receiving just exciting and reliable flying, you are getting also the support of our company and our world-wide sale/service network.