What a Spirit costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 3 Spirit 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 Ellipse Spirit fly?
A Ellipse Spirit flies about 572 nm, roughly 1,059 km, which is about 4 h 14 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Ellipse Spirit cost to own?
A Ellipse Spirit costs about EUR 832 a month to run, or about EUR 113 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Ellipse Spirit
Aircraft overview
The Ellipse Spirit is a French two-seat ultralight aircraft developed by Ellipse Aero for the European ULM and microlight market. It is a low-wing, composite aircraft with side-by-side seating and tricycle landing gear, intended for private touring, training in the ultralight category and economical cross-country flying. The Spirit is relevant to used-aircraft buyers because it represents the more refined end of European microlights: clean aerodynamics, modern composite construction and Rotax power, while remaining subject to national ultralight weight and operating rules rather than standard certified aircraft regulations.
Performance & specifications
Typical Ellipse Spirit aircraft are powered by the Rotax 912 ULS, a 100 hp, four-cylinder, liquid and air-cooled engine widely used in light sport and ultralight aircraft. Published figures vary with propeller, equipment and national weight configuration, but the Spirit is generally associated with cruise speeds around 120 to 130 knots. Range is commonly quoted in the 600 nautical mile class when fitted with long-range fuel and operated at economical power settings. Maximum takeoff weight is normally tied to the applicable ultralight rule set, commonly 450 kg or 472.5 kg when equipped with a ballistic rescue system in many European categories. Service ceiling is typically listed around 13,000 to 15,000 feet, depending on installation and operating approval.
Cabin & avionics
The cabin has two side-by-side seats under a large canopy, giving good visibility but also making canopy condition, sealing and ventilation important inspection points. Baggage capacity is modest and should be checked against the specific aircraft’s empty weight, installed equipment and legal useful load. Avionics are not standardized in the way they are on factory-certified touring aircraft. Used examples may have conventional analogue flight instruments, compact EFIS displays from suppliers such as Dynon, MGL or similar, plus VHF radio, transponder and GPS. Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective installations are not typical for the Ellipse Spirit.
Buying & value
Buyers should confirm the exact national registration category, empty weight, parachute status if installed, and whether the aircraft remains compliant with local microlight or light sport rules. Important checks include composite airframe condition, landing gear alignment, canopy fit, fuel system condition, propeller logs, Rotax maintenance history and gearbox inspection intervals. Upgrades often seen on used aircraft include glass-panel instruments, newer radios and transponders, ballistic parachute renewal, revised propellers and interior refurbishment. In the used market, the Ellipse Spirit is a niche European composite microlight: attractive to buyers prioritizing speed and efficiency, but dependent on parts support, documentation quality and local operating eligibility.