Priced between an RV-7 and RV-14, Whisper is clearly a very similar aircraft but sleekly built of all carbon fiber composites. This was bound to happen and some readers may be delighted. While the RV series is the most popular kit-built airplane ever, it can be a demanding build for some and Whisper offers some advantages in that regard. This article goes outside our normal range but Whisper is represented by Deon Lombard of Aeropilot USA, seller of the L600 and importer of the FX1. Aeropilot USA will be moving to the newer L600 Eagle when ready; this is a spin-off from the L600 Legend with changes effected by an an engineer who departed Aeropilot. I will have more on Eagle when it is close to delivering — “soon,” Deon observed. Meanwhile… Whisper Aircraft cut its teeth building motorgliders. If you’ve ever examined any motorglider up close, you’ll know designers obsess over tiny flaws in the finish, sealing every gap that might cost a millionth of a point in glide.
Whisper Quietly Sneaks into the USA — A Composite RV-like Speedster from South Africa
Whispering In Your Ear?
"Whisper aircraft started as a hobby, producing the affordable Whisper motorglider kit," said the South African company. The hobby start evolved into an enterprise that sold 50 kits worldwide, 40 of which are flying. "A few years later, [we] introduced the Whisper X350, an affordable, two-seater, sport aircraft design for cross country trips." In late 2017, the Whisper X350 Gen II model was developed, featuring "a myriad of updates and improvements."Whisper is also available in a tricycle gear configuration.
Whisper Aircraft stated with the this motorglider, still in production.