PlaneFox tracks 2 Ekolot JK-05 Junior 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 Ekolot JK-05 Junior flies about 647 nm, roughly 1,198 km, which is about 6 h 40 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Ekolot JK-05 Junior costs about EUR 922 a month to run, or about EUR 105 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Ekolot JK-05 Junior is a Polish light sport and ultralight aircraft built by Ekolot in Krosno. The type first flew in 2001 and entered production in the early 2000s, aimed at private owners, flying clubs and basic training operators needing a simple two seat aircraft with low operating costs. It is a high wing, composite aircraft with fixed tricycle landing gear, side by side seating and conventional controls. In the used market, it matters as an affordable European microlight class aircraft with modern materials and Rotax power, distinct from larger or later Ekolot models such as the KR-030 Topaz.
Most Ekolot JK-05 Junior aircraft are powered by a Rotax 912 series four cylinder engine, typically the 80 hp Rotax 912 UL or, on some examples, the 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS. Published figures vary by national certification category, propeller and equipment fit, but typical cruise performance is around 90 to 100 knots. Range is commonly quoted in the region of 400 nautical miles with standard fuel, subject to reserve and operating profile. Maximum takeoff weight is usually within the European ultralight class, often 450 kg or 472.5 kg where a ballistic recovery system is installed. Service ceiling figures are generally published at about 13,000 to 14,000 feet.
The cabin seats two occupants side by side under a high wing, giving good downward visibility and straightforward access for training and touring use. Baggage capacity is modest and should be checked against the individual aircraft weight and balance data. Avionics are typically simple rather than integrated airline style systems. Used examples may have analog flight instruments, a basic engine monitoring display, VHF radio, transponder and a portable or panel mounted GPS. Glass cockpit upgrades from suppliers such as Dynon, MGL or Garmin are possible on some aircraft, but Garmin Perspective and G1000 installations are not typical for the Ekolot JK-05 Junior.
Buyers should focus on empty weight, useful load, Rotax engine hours, gearbox and rubber component history, propeller condition, composite airframe condition and documentation for any parachute system. Check whether the aircraft is registered as an ultralight, microlight, light sport or experimental aircraft, because operating privileges and maintenance rules differ by country. Common value factors include engine variant, avionics updates, parachute fit, hangar history and training use. On the used market, the Ekolot JK-05 Junior generally sits as a practical entry level two seat touring and training aircraft, priced below newer factory built light sport types with larger cabins or fully integrated avionics.