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As a final demonstration, Rathmell took the airplane around the
pattern and requested permission to land on Runway 30. When cleared
to do so, he aimed the airplane at the edge of the runway and we were
down and stopped at the intersection of Runway 30 and Taxiway A-a
distance of about 600 feet-with a knot or two of a tailwind.
ALL DECKED OUT
With an IFR avionics package, leather interior, and advanced
paint scheme, the Bristell 915 goes out the door at approximately
$281,000-a figure Rathmell acknowledges won't endear the airplane to the "what happened to inexpensive LSA" audience. "If
you're flying at sea level, do you
need to go to $280,000?" he said.
Bristell customers envision a world
You could stick with a base model
with a 100-horsepower Rotax 912 in which a light sport aircraft can climb
and pay about $150,000.
1,200 to 1,500 feet per minute.
But consider this: Bristell
customers asked for this boosted
engine. They envision a world in which an SLSA can climb at 1,200
to 1,500 feet per minute.
If pilots want such a beast and are willing to pay for it, who
are we to argue? There are plenty of LSAs at different price points
to go around.
AOPA
LOW AND SLOW or high and fast, the
Bristell can do both types of flying.
EMAIL jill.tallman@aopa.org
SPEC SHEET
Bristell 915
BASE PRICE: $214,000
PRICE AS TESTED: $296,372
SPECIFICATIONS
Max takeoff weight | 1,320 lb
Absolute ceiling | 25,000 ft
Powerplant | Rotax 915iS fuel injected,
Max landing weight | 1,320 lb
Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,200 ft
turbocharged w/intercooler
Fuel capacity, std | 31.6 gal usable
Landing distance, ground roll | 400 ft
Recommended TBO | 1,200 hrs
Propeller | 4 Blade DUC Flash 3
Fuel capacity, w/opt tanks | 39 gal usable
Length | 21 ft 2 in
Height | 7 ft 6 in
Oil capacity | 3.5 qt
VY (best rate of climb) | 80 KIAS
Wingspan | 26 ft 8 in
Baggage capacity | 128 lbs
VA (design maneuvering) | 96 KIAS
190 lb usable
230 lb usable
Wing area | 126.5 sq ft
LIMITING AND RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS
VX (best angle of climb) | 70 KIAS
VFE (max flap extended) | 75 KIAS
Wing loading | 10.45 lb/sq ft
PERFORMANCE
VNO (max structural cruising) | 120 KIAS
Power loading | 10.2 lb/hp
Takeoff distance, ground roll | 400 ft
VNE (never exceed) | 157 KIAS
Seats | 2
Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle |
VR (rotation) | 50 KIAS
Cabin length | 5 ft 2 in
1,000 ft
VS1 (stall, clean) | 39 KIAS
Cabin width | 4 ft 2 in
Rate of climb, sea level | 1,700 fpm
VSO (stall, in landing configuration) | 32 KIAS
Cabin height | 3 ft 6 in
Max level speed, sea level | 120 kt
Empty weight | 820 lb
Max level speed, 9500 ft | 141 kt
FOR MORE INFORMATION contact BRM
Empty weight, as tested | 852 lb
Cruise speed/fuel burn
AERO, bristell.com
Max ramp weight | 1,320 lb
Max allowable power to 15,000 ft is
Max gross weight | 1,320 lb
5,500 rpm | 141 kt/9 gph
All specifications are based on manufactur-
Useful load | 500 lb
@ 75% power, best economy | 130 kt/6 gph
er's calculations. All performance figures
Useful load, as tested | 468 lb
@ 65% power, best economy | 125 kt/5 gph
are based on standard day, standard atmo-
Payload w/full fuel | 310 lb
@ 55% power, best economy | 120 kt/4 gph
sphere, sea level, gross weight conditions
Payload w/full fuel, as tested | 278 lb
Max operating altitude | 15,000 ft
unless otherwise noted.
Payload w/4 hours fuel | 380 lb
Service ceiling | 23,000 ft
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