Called “Noe’s Ark” for the name of its Brazilian designer (right), the P-1 has sold 64 units, all in Brazil, mostly to ranchers flying long distances to properties in regions where roads are sparse. Paulo Oliveira is general manager of Paradise USA based at Sebring. Check P-1 specs.
SEBRING 2008 UPDATE — OK, two hardly makes an invasion, but after 32 months, we had no Brazilian Special Light-Sport Aircraft; now we have two since Christmas. On January 10th, the American importer of Paradise P-1 won approval to become our newest SLSA model. Like nearly every player in the LSA industry, Paradise will display at Sebring, except this company calls Sebring home so they won’t even get airborne to attend. *** The metal P-1 is a beautifully finished, all-leather interior, spacious airplane in the Cessna 150 tradition…except P-1 offers much better performance to go with the larger cabin. Built of welded 4130 steel tube covered with aluminum, P-1 qualifies for a 1,650-pound gross in Brazil. At 42 inches wide and using panel mounted yokes, Paradise enjoys unhindered floor space with lots of legroom. More than 30 cubic feet of space in the aft cabin (enough for a golf bag) can hold 70 pounds of baggage. *** P-1 cruises 115 mph, stalls at 38 (min), can travel 500 miles, and is priced at $106,000 with a good standard equipment list including 100-hp 912 with slipper clutch, 3-blade prop, radio, transponder, leather interior, and wheelpants. Dynon, autopilot, and other goodies are available.
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