What a Stolp Acroduster costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
PlaneFox tracks 2 Stolp Acroduster 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 Stolp Acroduster fly?
A Stolp Acroduster flies about 300 nm, roughly 556 km, which is about 2 h 6 min in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Stolp Acroduster cost to own?
A Stolp Acroduster costs about EUR 1,830 a month to run, or about EUR 192 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Stolp Acroduster
Aircraft overview
The Stolp Acroduster is a plans-built aerobatic biplane designed by Lou Stolp and produced through Stolp Aircraft as a homebuilt design rather than a factory production type. The best-known version is the SA-700 Acroduster Too, a two-seat tandem aerobatic aircraft that first flew in the early 1970s. The related SA-750 Acroduster I is the single-seat development, so buyers should confirm the exact model on any listing. The Acroduster matters because it brought classic biplane aerobatic handling into the experimental amateur-built market, using conventional tube, wood and fabric construction that can be maintained by knowledgeable owners.
Performance & specifications
Performance depends heavily on engine choice, propeller, empty weight and build quality. Typical Acroduster Too examples use Lycoming four-cylinder power, commonly in the 180 hp class, with some aircraft fitted with 200 hp engines. Reported cruise speeds are commonly around 120 to 130 knots, with range often in the 250 to 350 nautical mile bracket depending on fuel installation and power setting. Useful load varies by individual aircraft, but buyers should review the actual weight and balance report rather than relying on generic figures. Service ceiling is commonly quoted around 20,000 feet for the type, although practical operating limits will depend on equipment, engine installation and pilot requirements.
Cabin & avionics
The SA-700 Acroduster Too has two open cockpits in tandem, with the pilot typically seated aft and the passenger or second pilot forward. The SA-750 Acroduster I is a single-seat aircraft. Cabin comfort is secondary to aerobatic visibility, control feel and structural access, so cockpit fit, windscreen condition, harnesses, seat structure and control ergonomics deserve close inspection. Avionics are usually simple VFR installations: basic engine instruments, airspeed, altimeter, compass, radio and transponder, with some aircraft upgraded to portable or compact panel GPS units. Integrated suites such as Garmin Perspective or G1000 are not typical for this aircraft category.
Buying & value
Each Stolp Acroduster is an individual build, so condition, documentation and craftsmanship drive value. Review builder logs, operating limitations, airworthiness certificate, current registration, fabric age, corrosion protection, wood condition, wing rigging, control cable routing and landing gear alignment. Engine time, propeller type, fuel system layout and aerobatic history are especially important. Common buyer preferences include Lycoming engines, smoke systems, modern radios, updated harnesses and clean fabric work. In the used market, the Acroduster usually sits as an affordable experimental aerobatic biplane, priced below many factory-built aerobatic aircraft but requiring buyers to be comfortable with homebuilt inspection standards and type-specific maintenance knowledge.