SEBRING, Fla. — Paradise Aircraft of Brazil has leased a 5,000-square-foot hangar to launch its US manufacturing and distribution operations at Sebring Regional Airport Dec. 1.
The company will begin producing the P1-NG in January. This is the next generation P1 Special Light Sport aircraft (SLSA) with some new modifications, including the addition of a cargo door.
“The main focus is to manufacture right here in Sebring using U.S. sourced parts as much as possible, said Director of Operations Bert Motoyama. “Eventually, all P1-NG production will take place at Sebring for distribution around the world.”
I have flown the P1 – with the doors removed – over south Florida and it is one fine airplane. The baggage compartment is enormous. It is a well-built aircraft and one I would be proud to own. I get nothing for saying this, but really admire what this company builds. Great news that they are moving manufacturing to Sebring, the new Wichita of the Deep South!