Sun, Jun 01, 2008
Latest LSA Entrant Carries Attractive Price
Add yet another ASTM-certified light sport aircraft to the
category's ever-swelling ranks. X-Air announced Friday they
received the ASTM consensus standard acceptance from the Seattle
MIDO for Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA).
"We are excited about completing the requirements for the ASTM
consensus standard and receiving FAA acceptance," stated X-Air's
David McRae. "Not to be overlooked in what we have accomplished, is
the direct involvement that the Light Aircraft Manufacturers
Association had with us on the finalization of our program. We are
grateful for the representation and professionalism that LAMA
brings to the industry."
X-Air began pursuing the SLSA status six months ago, and says it
was able to work through the ASTM requirements relatively quickly
due to the thorough testing of the design undertaken by X-Air
personnel.
"LSA category is a critical part of the future of aviation and
we are proud to be a part of it," said X-Air's Mark Mahnke.
"Paralleling our certification program, we have been preparing our
production facility in anticipation of the approval so that we
could respond to the market immediately."
"Much has been made of the six figure LSA market and the need
for more aircraft that meet the original intent of an affordable
entry level marketplace," said Justin Reimer, who is responsible
for sales and marketing for X-Air. "Well, now you have it with the
X-Air LS. An entry level aircraft at an entry level price!" Priced
at $46,900, the X-Air LS is sure to attract attention."
The LS comes standard with flaps, trim, ICom radio, Dynon engine
monitor and basic flight instrumentation. Optional equipment
includes extended fuel capability, Garmin GTX 327 and Garmin
396/495/496 among other options.
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