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2015 Jabiru 230D. I don't know why these aren't leading the market in LSA sales. They are running a 10 yr anniversary sale, brand new $119,900 and it offers a lot of utility. The only question I see is that it uses a six cylinder Jabiru engine that if they ever go belly up (small company) getting parts would be the thing-- lot to be said for the Rotax lineup in company financial stability and backing. Who knows if there is a Rotax conversion STC.
But here's an edge this airplane has over other LSA's: capability. It is the *exact* airframe and engine as their Jabiru 430 four seater that grosses @ 1540 lbs. They simply removed the rear seat leaving a huge cargo area and penciled the gross down to 1340. The 430 can only be had in kit form however.
The base avionics pkg now includes Garmin Touch screen glass panel with a two axis auto pilot and full night VFR lighting inside and out w/ strobes. Plus, it's a good looking airplane, resembling a "baby" Cessna 177 Cardinal with struts added.
But here's an edge this airplane has over other LSA's: capability. It is the *exact* airframe and engine as their Jabiru 430 four seater that grosses @ 1540 lbs. They simply removed the rear seat leaving a huge cargo area and penciled the gross down to 1340. The 430 can only be had in kit form however.
The base avionics pkg now includes Garmin Touch screen glass panel with a two axis auto pilot and full night VFR lighting inside and out w/ strobes. Plus, it's a good looking airplane, resembling a "baby" Cessna 177 Cardinal with struts added.