What a Aquila A211 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 2 Aquila A211 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.
How far can a Aquila A211 fly?
A Aquila A211 flies about 620 nm, roughly 1,148 km, which is about 5 h 7 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Aquila A211 cost to own?
A Aquila A211 costs about EUR 1,440 a month to run, or about EUR 147 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Aquila A211
Aircraft overview
The Aquila A211 is a German-built, two-seat light aircraft produced by AQUILA Aviation International. It is a low-wing, composite airframe with fixed tricycle landing gear, designed primarily for flight training, private touring and aeroclub use. The A211 is the later production development of Aquila’s certified two-seat line, following the earlier A210, with production centered in the 2010s and continuing in limited numbers. Its relevance in the used market comes from its combination of modern composite construction, low operating costs and certification under European light aircraft standards.
Performance & specifications
The Aquila A211 is typically powered by a 100 hp Rotax 912 S3 four-cylinder engine driving a constant-speed or fixed-pitch propeller, depending on configuration. Typical cruise performance is around 110 to 115 knots, with economical fuel burn compared with legacy metal trainers. Published range varies by equipment and fuel planning, but aircraft in this class are commonly used for local training, cross-country instruction and short private trips rather than high-speed travel. Maximum operating altitude is commonly listed around 14,000 feet. Useful load depends strongly on avionics, propeller fit and empty weight, so individual weighing records matter more than brochure figures.
Cabin & avionics
The cabin seats two side by side under a large canopy, giving good visibility for training and sightseeing. The cockpit is compact but modern, with center-stick controls and a layout aimed at student pilots transitioning into contemporary avionics. Many A211 aircraft are equipped with Garmin glass-panel installations, commonly Garmin G500 based in A211G or A211 GX style configurations, while some examples may have mixed analog and digital equipment. Buyers should verify the exact avionics standard, navigation approvals, transponder type and whether the aircraft is equipped for the intended airspace and training syllabus.
Buying & value
On the used market, the Aquila A211 generally sits above older basic trainers in cockpit modernity and fuel efficiency, but below faster four-seat touring aircraft in utility. Inspection focus should include composite structure condition, canopy fit and crazing, landing gear history, Rotax maintenance records, gearbox and clutch inspections where applicable, propeller logbooks and compliance with service bulletins. Variant differences are mainly avionics and equipment related rather than a change in mission. The most attractive examples usually have complete European maintenance documentation, current avionics databases, clear weight and balance data and evidence of careful training use rather than heavy wear.