The Nexaer LS1, a 2-seat composite airplane that meets Light Sport Aircraft classifications and is being promoted and marketed by Sportplanes.com. The LS1, manufactured by Nexaer in Colorado Springs, Colorado, fetures a 54” wide cockpit, a cruise speed of 120 knots and a useful load in excess of 600 lbs. The prototype of the LS1 was unveiled at AirVenture 2005.
With a moulded carbon fiber composite structure, the Nexaer LS1 features a 4-point harness, and an all-plane parachute.
Standard features include:
No-flap
Tricycle landing gear for easy ground handling
Molded Kevlar® fuel tank (single center-mounted tank)
21-inch-wide seating with slide and tilt adjustment
Cabin heat and vent
Rear baggage compartment for standard cargo
Sporting goods cargo area for skiis, fishing poles, hunting gear, and golf clubs
Passenger-side glove compartment with flip-down tray and 12V power outlet
Standard Edition (SE)
Jabaru 2200 engine (80 hp)
Standard mechanical flight instruments (6-pack)
Standard analog engine gauges
Garmin SL-40 comm radio
Garmin GTX327 digital transponder
Single pilot-side yoke and pedals
Landing light
Navigation lights and strobes
Trainer Edition (TE)
Jabaru 2200 engine (80 hp)
Standard mechanical flight
instruments (6-pack)
Standard analog engine gauges
Garmin SL-30 nav/comm radio
Garmin GTX327 digital transponder
Dual flight controls
Landing light
Navigation lights and strobes
All-plane parachute
Luxury Edition (LE)
Jabaru 3300 engine (120 hp)
Dual electronic flight instrumentation system (EFIS)
Dual GPS
Electronic engine monitor with matching LCD display
Garmin SL-40 comm radio
Garmin GTX330 digital transponder
PSEngineering PCD7100-I stereo intercom with CD/MP3
2-axis digital autopilot
Single pilot-side flight controls
Landing light
Navigation lights and strobes
All-plane parachute
Keychain remote door unlock and open
Length: 23.25 ft.
Height: 7 ft. 10 in.
Wing span: 29.5 ft.
Wing Area: 124 sq. ft.
Cabin Width: 54 in.
Seat width: 21 in.
Max Gross Weight: 1320 lbs.
Empty Weight: 750 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 27 USgal. (162 lbs.)
Useful Load: 570 lbs.
Design load factor: +4.5/-2.0 g
Power: 80 – 120 hp
Stall speed: 44 knots (51 mph)
Max speed in level flight: 120 knots (138 mph)
Maneuvering speed (VA): 105 knots (121 mph)
Never-exceed speed (VNE): 160 knots (184 mph)
Max rate of climb (sea level): 1500 ft./min
Max rate of climb (10,000 ft.): 700 ft./min
Service ceiling: TBD
Take-off distance (sea level): 350 ft
Take-off distance (10,000 ft): 750 ft
Endurance: 4 hours (with 30 minute reserve)
Range: 550 miles (ave.)
