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Jabiru Australia Calypso SP

Website: http://www.jabiru.net.au

Email: info@jabiru.net.au

Phone: (931) 680-2800

BUNDABERG WEST, QLD, -- 4670 - Australia

U.S. Distributor is Jabiru USA (North America)

Website: www.jabiruna.com/

Email: info@jabiruna.com

Phone: (800) 522-4781

Shelbyville, TN 37160 - USA

Jabiru’s J-250 3-Door SLSA Leads September 2007

By Dan Johnson || October 14, 2007 Leave a Comment

Jabiru USA has three certified models including Calypso SP, but they are concentrating on J-250 and J-170. Their Shelbyville, Tennessee factory was alive with activity when I visited after Sun 'n Fun 2007.

In September, as the Cessna Skycatcher's wave of orders soaked up funds that might have gone to other SLSA, Jabiru logged the most FAA registrations -- 6 more J-250s, bringing the company to 44 units delivered and placing the model 9th overall among fixed wing airplanes. In second place, CT, CH-601XL, and Skyboy each added three registered units. Though the month was slower than usual for fixed wings, weight-shift added another strong month with 19 registrations (though some are wondering if these trikes are all SLSA or include ELSA conversions; we're researching this). Combined, trikes and powered parachutes added 25 aircraft to the FAA registry while fixed wings added 27 for a total of 52 new SLSA. *** Jabiru USA has moved steadily up the market share chart. As the only aircraft company I know supplying both airframe and engine, Jabiru USA advanced steadily into the Top Ten of SLSA providers in the USA. A sister company, Arion, also designed and offers their impressive and Sport Pilot-eligible Lightning in kit form.

In September, as the Cessna Skycatcher’s wave of orders soaked up funds that might have gone to other SLSA, Jabiru logged the most FAA registrations — 6 more J-250s, bringing the company to 44 units delivered and placing the model 9th overall among fixed wing airplanes. In second place, CT, CH-601XL, and Skyboy each added three registered units. Though the month was slower than usual for fixed wings, weight-shift added another strong month with 19 registrations (though some are wondering if these trikes are all SLSA or include ELSA conversions; we’re researching this). Combined, trikes and powered parachutes added 25 aircraft to the FAA registry while fixed wings added 27 for a total of 52 new SLSA. *** Jabiru USA has moved steadily up the market share chart. As the only aircraft company I know supplying both airframe and engine, Jabiru USA advanced steadily into the Top Ten of SLSA providers in the USA.

Triple Play by Jabiru USA; Calypso SP Certified

By Dan Johnson || September 28, 2006 Leave a Comment

Calypso SP has a gross weight rating of 1,100, well under the common LSA figure of 1,320 pounds. But it's so light (552 pounds) that it still has a useful load of 548 pounds and a full fuel payload of 446 pounds. The best news, though, may be the price: $63,900. Email for more info.

Pete and Ben Krotje and their team have done it again. They won an Special Light-Sport Aircraft airworthiness certificate for Calypso SP, their third and SLSA number 40 in the USA. Last November the Shelbyville, Tennessee company certified the roomy J-250 and flight school-oriented J-170. Pete said, "Calypso Sport is a Special-Light Sport certificated version of Jabiru's proven UL with wheel pants, six-inch wheels, winglets, and other upgrades." Calypso SP's lower ventral fin has been reduced in size and the flaps have been extended by 72 inches. This resulted in a LSA that stalls at 35 knots, demonstrates a very short takeoff, and has near-motorglider performance at a reported 18:1 with the engine at idle. Jabiru USA says Calypso SP can cruise at 100 knots on less than four gallons an hour but when operated around 70 knots sips a mere two gallons per hour. The SLSA airworthiness was awarded on September 8th. But like many LSA suppliers, Jabiru USA is so busy that getting a photo took a bit longer.

Pete and Ben Krotje and their team have done it again. They won an Special Light-Sport Aircraft airworthiness certificate for Calypso SP, their third and SLSA number 40 in the USA. Last November the Shelbyville, Tennessee company certified the roomy J-250 and flight school-oriented J-170. Pete said, “Calypso Sport is a Special-Light Sport certificated version of Jabiru’s proven UL with wheel pants, six-inch wheels, winglets, and other upgrades.” Calypso SP’s lower ventral fin has been reduced in size and the flaps have been extended by 72 inches. This resulted in a LSA that stalls at 35 knots, demonstrates a very short takeoff, and has near-motorglider performance at a reported 18:1 with the engine at idle. Jabiru USA says Calypso SP can cruise at 100 knots on less than four gallons an hour but when operated around 70 knots sips a mere two gallons per hour. The SLSA airworthiness was awarded on September 8th.