Bristell Classic South Africa

BRISTELL Classic

Our best seller! The ultra-light BRISTELL UL and its LSA modification in the three-wheel fixed undercarriage configuration is a brilliant choice for training at flight schools, glider towing and recreational flying.

  • Offer comfort and largest cockpit in its category
  • Ideal choice for longer cross-country flights
  • Easy to pilot and taxi
  • Low Maintenance cost
  • Large luggage compartment

THE VERSION DESIGNATIONS MAY VARY FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.
The long-wing version is also referred to as the LSA, the short-wing version may be referred to as the LSA-K or HD).

BRISTELL Classic Technical Data

Dimensions

Wingspan – 9.13 m
Aircraft Length – 6.45 m
Aircraft Height – 2.28m
Cabin Width – 1.3m

Weight

Empty weight – 600kg
Useful load – 270kg
Fuel Tank – 120lt
ROTAX 912 ULS – 330 KG
ROTAX 915iS / 916 iS – 360 KG
Take off weight – 600 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity – 2x 20kg
Load Factor – +4/-2g

Operational Speed: ROTAX 912 ULS / ROTAX 915 iS/916 iS

Manoeuvring speed Va – 97 KCAS
Max. Flap speed Vfe – 75 KCAS
Max. Horizontal flight speed Vh 123 KTAS (Rotax 912 ULS)
Never Exceed speed VNe – 156 KCAS

BRISTELL Classic Avionics
Customize the aircraft instrumentation to your needs.

BRISTELL Classic Power / Available Engines

Choose the engine that suits your flying style.

Rotax 912 Uls / 100 Hp
Best selling 4-stroke aircraft engine. 4-cylinder, 4-stroke liquid-/air-cooled engine with opposed cylinders, dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil tank, automatic adjustment by hydraulic valve tappet. 2 carburetors. Mechanical fuel pump. Dual electronic ignition. Electric starter. Propeller speed reduction unit. Air intake system.

Rotax 912 Is Sport / 100 Hp
Based on the proven concept of the Rotax 912 ULS this engine offers all well known advantages of the Rotax 4-stroke engine series complemented by additional features, for example, the engine management system. The complete package presents the latest technology in the aircraft engine industry and will enhance the flying and ownership experience of pilots.

Rotax 915 Is A / 141 Hp
Based on the proven concept of the Rotax 912 / 914 engine series, the Rotax 915 iS engine offers more power, the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, full take-off power up to at least 15,000 feet (4,570 m) and a service ceiling of 23,000 feet (7,010 m).

Rotax 916 Is / 160 Hp
Dynamic turbocharged four cylinder iS engine. Liquid/air cooled four stroke engine with economy mode, EMS and TBO 2,000 h. Electric starter (12 or 24 V), reduction gearbox and intercooler. Service ceiling of 23,000 ft and full take-off power up to 15,000 ft.

BRISTELL Classic Main Features

Rescue System For More Safety / Optional.

For even higher safety, the BRISTELL Classic aircraft can be equipped with a rescue system from BRS and Stratos.

Easy To Fly With Autopilot / Optional

Cross-country flights with even more comfort and safety. Your airplane may be equipped with autopilot.

Bristell B23 autopilot

Large Luggage Compartment / Optional

BRISTELL Classic can be equipped with a luggage compartment capacity of 2×20 kg in both wings and 15 kg behind the seats. In total, you can load 55kg of luggage into the aircraft.

Propeller According To Your Needs / Optional

Basically, the aircraft are equipped with a fixed propeller Fiti 158. You can replace the propeller with a hydraulically adjustable three-blade constant speed MT propeller 34 series.

Bristell B23 prop

Steerable Nose Wheel For Full Control / Feature

You will have the aircraft under complete control even when taxiing. BRISTELL Classic is produced only with a steerable nose wheel, controlled by rudder pedals.

The Most Spacious Cockpit In Its Class / Feature

A very pleasant flying experience even for two people. Don’t limit yourself, you have plenty of space. Enjoy the comfort of the most spacious cockpit on the market. It is 130cm wide.

Britsell Classic Cockpit

Airplane Cockpit Glass

Absolutely clear view from the cabin. Unequalled resistance of glass to weathering and aging. UV absorbent. We offer a blue or shade of gray glass color.

Bristell Classic Cockpit Glass

Sliding Windows

Great gadget for your flights. Sliding windows for ideal ventilation.

Bristell Classic Cockpit Sliding Windows

High Performance Rotax 915is

Select power and performance! Enjoy high altitude performance with ROTAX 915iS engine.

High Performance Rotax 915is

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