Just introduced to the U.S. is the Merlin PSA, a single-seat Personal Sport Aircraft.
The all-aluminum aircraft features a cantilevered wing and a 120 mph cruise speed. Price is under $35,000, which includes the builders’ assistance program in Florida, according to company officials.
The Merlin PSA is available now as a quick-build Experimental Amateur-Built aircraft.
The design was created on 3D CAD/CAM equipment, resulting in easy-to-build matched-hole assemblies that require no fixtures, so build time is measured in days rather than months or years, company officials said.
The Merlin PSA fits inside the Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) weight and performance box, so it can be flown with a Sport Pilot license, which means no medical is required.
The company also has introduced matching amphibious floats for under $10,000.
Other options include glass panel, autopilot, BRS rescue system.
Both tailwheel and tricycle-gear configuration are available, as well as three choices for power: The 2-stroke Rotax is available now and a 4-stroke aircraft engine coming in January, plus an electric Merlin is in development.
The Merlin PSA will be officially introduced at the US Sport Aviation Expo at Sebring beginning Jan. 20.
Does Merlin PSA have a physical address to include an email info site?
Here’s the web address: http://www.aeromarine-lsa.com/
Great, but not perfect. A two-seat option and a 4-stroke engine should be available be available.
I think this will hit a sweet spot in the market…..I look forward to seeing it in person at Sebring.
Terrific!!!!
Finally an LSA at an affordable price.
Can’t wait to see it next month at Sebring.
Too bad the wings don’t fold….
Just wish it had 2 seats.
I always like to share my flying experience
WOW!