LAA magazine 2006
Read what James O'Dell has to say about flying the Sting. This article also describes an epic testing flight made by a stock factory Sting around Europe covering a distance of over 25,000km.
Prices
Standard Airframe Kit Price: £45,774 (excl VAT and delivery)
(Price subject to change with the euro/sterling exchange rate)
The Sting can be purchased as an airframe only kit, or with a variety of engine and propeller combinations. The four possible options are listed below (all prices excl VAT).
The Standard Airframe Kit is very complete and includes paint, upholstery, basic instruments and everything firewall forward except the engine and propeller. Apart from engine and propeller, the other main additional cost items to consider are the avionics fit of your choice and whether to fit the Ballistic Rescue System (a popular option).
Option 1
Standard Airframe Kit - no engine or propeller
For more details of comprehensive kit contents click here.
Option 2
Standard Airframe Kit + 80hp Rotax 912 + 3-blade ground adj prop
Choice of Woodcomp, DUC or Kiev propellers.
Option 3
Standard Airframe Kit + 100hp Rotax 912 + 3-blade ground adj prop
As Option 2 but with 100hp engine.
Option 4
Standard Airframe Kit + 100hp Rotax 912 + 3-blade variable pitch prop
As Option 3 but with:
Woodcomp SR3000 electrically controlled in-flight adjustable variable pitch prop.