PlaneFox tracks 3 Evektor SportStar 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 Evektor SportStar flies about 710 nm, roughly 1,315 km, which is about 6 h 27 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Evektor SportStar costs about EUR 703 a month to run, or about EUR 92 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Evektor SportStar is a Czech built, all metal, two seat light sport aircraft from Evektor Aerotechnik. It emerged in the early 2000s from Evektor’s light aircraft line and became significant in the U.S. market when the SportStar was accepted as one of the first Special Light Sport Aircraft under the FAA LSA rules in 2005. Its role is private flying, flight training and economical touring. For used aircraft buyers, the SportStar matters because it combines conventional aluminum construction, tricycle landing gear and Rotax power with a broad operating history in schools and owner flown fleets.
Typical SportStar performance depends on propeller, wheel fairings, avionics weight and local certification basis, but buyers should expect cruise speeds generally around 95 to 105 knots. Published range figures for SportStar variants are commonly in the several hundred nautical mile class, with long range figures near 700 nautical miles under favorable settings. The aircraft is normally powered by the 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS, driving a fixed pitch or ground adjustable propeller depending on configuration. Maximum operating altitudes are commonly published around 14,000 feet. As with any LSA, useful load is a key buying point, since installed equipment, parachute systems and paint can materially affect payload at the 1,320 lb U.S. LSA gross weight limit.
The SportStar has side by side seating for two, a forward hinged canopy and dual controls, making it suitable for instruction as well as private use. The cabin is compact but practical for the category, with good outside visibility and baggage space appropriate to light touring rather than heavy loading. Avionics vary widely by year and owner. Early aircraft may have analog flight instruments with basic GPS and transponder equipment, while later or upgraded examples often carry Dynon electronic flight displays, Garmin portable or panel mounted GPS units, Garmin G3X style installations, digital engine monitoring and ADS B equipment. Garmin Perspective and G1000 suites are not typical SportStar installations.
Used SportStar aircraft are usually positioned as economical LSAs for training, rental and owner flown recreation. Important inspection points include airframe corrosion, canopy condition, landing gear attachment areas, brake wear, propeller condition, Rotax maintenance history, gearbox checks, rubber replacement intervals and compliance with Evektor service bulletins. Confirm the exact model and certification status, since SportStar, SportStar Plus, SportStar SL and SportStar MAX equipment and approvals can differ. Desirable upgrades include modern glass avionics, ADS B Out, refreshed upholstery, updated radios and a documented engine time history. Aircraft with clean training records, complete logs and strong useful load generally command stronger buyer interest.