PlaneFox tracks 2 Aeroprakt A-20 Vista 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 Aeroprakt A-20 Vista flies about 210 nm, roughly 389 km, which is about 3 h 27 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Aeroprakt A-20 Vista costs about EUR 722 a month to run, or about EUR 90 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Aeroprakt A-20 Vista is a two seat, high wing light aircraft from Aeroprakt, the Ukrainian manufacturer later known internationally for the A-22 family. The A-20 first flew in the early 1990s and was produced as a simple, economical sport and training aircraft for ultralight and microlight categories, depending on national rules. It matters on the used market because it represents Aeroprakt’s earlier design philosophy: light structure, good visibility, straightforward systems and low operating costs, while remaining distinct from the later A-22 Foxbat and A-32 Vixxen.
Typical A-20 Vista examples are powered by Rotax two stroke or four stroke engines, with the Rotax 582 and Rotax 912 series both seen in service depending on build standard and market. Performance varies with engine, propeller, weight limit and local certification category, but buyers should expect light sport rather than touring aircraft numbers. Commonly quoted cruise speeds are in the neighborhood of 80 to 90 knots for Rotax 912 equipped aircraft, with practical range often around 300 to 400 nautical miles when fitted with suitable fuel capacity. Service ceiling is commonly listed around 13,000 feet. Useful load is configuration dependent and should be checked against the individual aircraft’s weight and balance data, especially where national ultralight limits apply.
The A-20 Vista has side by side seating for two, a high wing, tricycle landing gear and a cabin layout aimed at visibility and easy handling rather than luxury. The generous glazing and relatively upright seating position make it suitable for local flying, instruction and observation roles. Factory and period avionics were normally basic VFR equipment: airspeed, altitude, engine instruments, magnetic compass, radio and transponder where required. Used examples may have been upgraded with portable GPS, compact EFIS displays, electronic engine monitoring or modern 8.33 kHz radios. Integrated suites such as Garmin Perspective or G1000 are not typical for this model.
Prospective buyers should focus on airframe condition, fabric or covering status where applicable, corrosion protection, landing gear history, control system wear, engine hours and documentation quality. Rotax maintenance records are particularly important, including gearbox, rubber component and calendar life compliance. Variant differences and upgrades can include engine type, propeller, brakes, instruments, radio fit and national registration category. In the used market, the Aeroprakt A-20 Vista is generally positioned as an affordable, older two seat sport aircraft, appealing to buyers who value low fuel burn, simple maintenance and good visibility over speed, payload and cross country sophistication.