PlaneFox tracks 1 Pennec Gaz'Aile 2 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 Pennec Gaz'Aile 2 flies about 918 nm, roughly 1,700 km, which is about 7 h 43 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Pennec Gaz'Aile 2 costs about EUR 174 a month to run, or about EUR 21 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Pennec Gaz'Aile 2 is a French amateur-built light aircraft designed by Serge Pennec as a compact, efficient two-seat touring aircraft. It is a plans-built type rather than a factory production aircraft, so examples differ according to builder workmanship, engine choice and national operating category. The design is known for combining a streamlined composite airframe with economical automotive-derived diesel power, a distinctive feature among light sport and homebuilt touring aircraft. For buyers, its importance lies in its low fuel burn potential and practical cross-country concept, rather than factory standardization.
Typical Pennec Gaz'Aile 2 performance depends strongly on empty weight, propeller and engine installation. Many aircraft use a converted PSA Peugeot Citroën 1.4 HDi diesel engine, commonly reported in the 50 to 60 hp class, although some examples use other approved or experimental installations. Reported cruise speeds are commonly around 100 to 120 knots, with economical fuel consumption a central design objective. Range can be substantial for the category when fitted with suitable fuel capacity, but should be verified from the individual aircraft logbook and weight and balance data. As with most amateur-built aircraft, useful load and operating ceiling are not universal published figures and should be checked aircraft by aircraft.
The Gaz'Aile 2 has side-by-side seating for two occupants in a compact cabin. It is intended for light touring rather than business-class comfort, with baggage capacity and cockpit ergonomics varying by individual build. There is no standard factory avionics suite such as Garmin Perspective or Garmin G1000. Typical panels range from basic analog flight and engine instruments to modern light-aircraft EFIS units, portable GPS equipment, transponder and radio installations. Particular attention should be paid to engine monitoring, especially coolant temperature, exhaust gas temperature where fitted, fuel system instrumentation and electrical system design.
Used Pennec Gaz'Aile 2 aircraft are best evaluated as individual projects completed to different standards, not as identical production models. Buyers should review the build documentation, inspection history, engine conversion records, propeller data, weight and balance report, flight test records and any national permit or airworthiness limitations. Common areas to inspect include composite structure quality, control rigging, landing gear condition, fuel system installation, cooling efficiency and diesel engine reliability in service. Upgrades often include newer EFIS displays, improved radios, refined engine instrumentation and propeller changes. In the used market, the Gaz'Aile 2 typically appeals to technically involved owners seeking an efficient two-seat experimental aircraft, positioned below factory-built touring aircraft but requiring more buyer diligence and ongoing hands-on maintenance familiarity.