PlaneFox tracks 2 FK-Lightplanes FK14 Polaris 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 FK-Lightplanes FK14 Polaris flies about 475 nm, roughly 880 km, which is about 3 h 56 min in still air at typical cruise.
A FK-Lightplanes FK14 Polaris costs about EUR 909 a month to run, or about EUR 108 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The FK-Lightplanes FK14 Polaris is a German two-seat light sport and ultralight aircraft developed by FK-Lightplanes, associated with designer Peter Funk. The type first flew in 1999 and entered production for the European microlight, ultralight and light sport markets. It is a low-wing, side-by-side aircraft intended for private touring, training in some markets and efficient recreational flying. For buyers, the FK14 Polaris matters because it combines a relatively sleek airframe with Rotax operating economics, while remaining distinct from the high-wing FK9 and other FK-Lightplanes designs.
Typical FK14 Polaris examples use the Rotax 912 series, most commonly the 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS, driving a fixed-pitch or adjustable propeller depending on aircraft and local approval. Published figures vary by version, propeller, weight category and landing gear configuration, but typical cruise performance is around 115 to 125 knots. Maximum speed is commonly quoted at about 135 knots. Range can be around 700 nautical miles in favorable touring configuration, with fuel capacity and reserves being the limiting factors. Service ceiling is generally cited in the region of 13,000 feet. Useful load depends heavily on certification category, installed equipment and empty weight, so buyers should review the individual aircraft weight and balance report rather than relying on brochure figures.
The FK14 Polaris has a two-seat, side-by-side cabin under a clear canopy, giving good outward visibility and a sport-aircraft seating position. Baggage allowance is modest and should be checked against the aircraft handbook and actual loading case. Avionics are not standardized in the way they are on certified production aircraft. Used examples may have basic analog VFR instruments, engine monitoring for the Rotax, radio and transponder, or later upgrades such as Dynon, MGL, Kanardia or Garmin experimental and light sport displays. Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective installations are not typical for this type.
Pre-purchase review should focus on airframe condition, landing gear type and history, canopy condition, corrosion or composite repair quality, Rotax logbook status, propeller approval and compliance with national ultralight or light sport rules. Check whether the aircraft is a fixed-gear or retractable-gear example where applicable, since this affects maintenance, insurance and resale. Common upgrades include modern EFIS avionics, Mode S transponders, upgraded radios and propeller changes. On the used market, the FK14 Polaris usually sits above basic fabric ultralights in speed and touring appeal, but below newer factory-built light sport aircraft with standardized avionics and broader support networks.