PlaneFox tracks 4 Aeromere F.8L Falco aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
A Aeromere F.8L Falco flies about 700 nm, roughly 1,296 km, which is about 4 h 15 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Aeromere F.8L Falco costs about EUR 1,830 a month to run, or about EUR 192 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Aeromere F.8L Falco is a compact Italian two seat sport aircraft designed by Stelio Frati, one of the notable names in postwar light aircraft design. The original Falco first flew in 1955, with production passing through Aviamilano and then Aeromere in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The F.8L is the Lycoming powered development of the Falco line, built as a fast, retractable gear, low wing touring and aerobatic aircraft. Its importance comes from the combination of elegant wooden construction, refined handling and unusually high performance for its power class.
Typical Aeromere F.8L Falco performance reflects its clean airframe rather than brute power. Published figures commonly place cruise speed in the region of 150 to 160 knots, with higher speeds possible depending on engine, propeller, rigging and weight. Range is generally cited at roughly 600 to 700 nautical miles with reserves, again depending on fuel installation and operating profile. The aircraft is normally powered by a Lycoming O-320 series four cylinder engine of about 150 to 160 hp. Service ceiling is commonly published around 18,000 feet. Useful load varies by individual aircraft, equipment and modifications, so buyers should rely on the specific weight and balance record rather than generic figures.
The Aeromere F.8L Falco seats two in a side by side cockpit under a low canopy, with a sport aircraft seating position and limited baggage capacity. The cabin is more personal touring coupe than utility aircraft, and entry, visibility, ventilation and ergonomics should be assessed in person. Original aircraft were delivered with conventional analog instrumentation. Used examples today may have basic VHF nav and com radios, Mode C or Mode S transponders, portable or panel mounted GPS, engine monitors and modern audio panels. Integrated suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical for this type.
Prospective buyers should focus on wood structure condition, glue joints, moisture history, fabric or finish quality, landing gear operation, control rigging, engine records and propeller condition. Documentation quality matters, especially because many aircraft have received avionics, electrical, interior or engine related updates over decades of private ownership. Distinguish the Aeromere F.8L Falco from earlier lower powered Falco variants and from later homebuilt Sequoia Falco examples. In current PlaneFox used market data, asking prices average about EUR 112,000, with observed listings from about EUR 59,000 to EUR 146,000, positioning the type as a specialist classic for buyers prioritizing handling, efficiency and design pedigree over cabin volume.