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Evektor SportStar LSA

Glider Towing

The SportStar MAX is a reliable towing airplane, certified for the towing of gliders up to 700kg and banners up to 140sq.m.


Efficient and Reliable Glider & Banner Towing

The SportStar MAX is a reliable glider and banner towing airplane with fractional costs of operation compared to conventional GA airplanes. The airplane is certified for towing of sailplanes up to 700 kilos and also banners up to 140 sq.m. Extensive towing tests were performed, with different types of gliders (Duo Discuss, Janus, Ventus, ASK21, Blanik, L-13, Nimbus, SF-34, Cirrus, VT-116, VSO-10, Z-24, ASW-15, LG-425, etc.) from paved and also grass airfields and at extreme high air temperatures (34°C) . Low operation costs, outstanding flight characteristics kept also in towing and fantastic all-round view from the cabin make the SportStar MAX one of the best selling towing airplanes on the world markets.

Performance in Aerotow Flights

Configuration Rotax 912 ULS, Woodcomp SR 3000XC (Electrically Variable Propeller)
Take-off run to 200m (with Solo Blanik)
to 260m (Janua)
to 300m (Duo Discuss, 700kg)
Take-off distance over 50ft obstacle 400m (550kg glider) - 600m (700kg glider)
Rate of Climb 2-3m/sec at 100-120km/h depending on towed sailplane
Cruise Speed 120-160km/h depending on towed sailplane
Average Fuel Consumption 18l/h



Contact Details

AB Flight
Queen City Airport
1730 Vultee St.
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 762-9909


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