PlaneFox tracks 1 Ultravia Pelican 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.
The Ultravia Pelican is a Canadian two-seat, high-wing light aircraft developed by Ultravia Aero International of Quebec. The design first flew in the early 1980s, with kit production and development continuing through later Pelican versions such as the Pelican Club and Pelican Sport. It was aimed at the amateur-built, advanced ultralight and light recreational markets, depending on national rules and configuration. The Pelican matters to used-aircraft buyers because it combines simple construction, economical Rotax power and conventional handling in a side-by-side cabin, while remaining distinct from other Ultravia types and later unrelated light-sport designs.
Performance varies materially with engine, propeller, landing gear, weight and national certification category. Typical Pelican installations use Rotax two-stroke or four-stroke engines, with many later and upgraded aircraft fitted with the Rotax 912 series, commonly in 80 hp or 100 hp form. Reported cruise speeds for well-faired Rotax 912 equipped examples are generally in the high 80s to low 90s knots, while earlier or lower powered aircraft may cruise slower. Range depends on fuel capacity and engine installation, but the Pelican is normally treated as a short to medium range recreational aircraft rather than a touring machine. Gross weight and useful load differ by variant and registration basis, so logbooks, weight-and-balance data and the aircraft’s current operating limitations should be checked rather than relying on brochure figures. Service ceiling is similarly installation dependent, with practical operations usually governed by engine performance, weight and weather margins.
The Pelican has two side-by-side seats in an enclosed cabin, with a high wing that gives good downward visibility and straightforward access for many pilots. Baggage space is limited compared with certified four-seat aircraft, so payload planning is important. Avionics are not standardized. Most used examples have simple VFR panels with analog flight instruments, engine gauges, VHF radio and transponder. Upgraded aircraft may have a compact EFIS from Dynon, MGL, Grand Rapids or similar suppliers, plus portable or panel GPS. Integrated suites such as Garmin Perspective or Garmin G1000 are not typical for the Ultravia Pelican.
Buyers should focus on build quality, documentation, weight-and-balance history, fabric or covering condition, corrosion protection, control rigging and the exact engine model and time history. Rotax maintenance records, gearbox service, carburetor condition and compliance with service bulletins are especially important. Common value drivers include a Rotax 912 conversion, modern VFR avionics, hydraulic brakes, wheelpants, interior condition and whether the aircraft is registered as amateur-built, advanced ultralight or under another local category. In the used market, the Ultravia Pelican usually sits as an economical two-seat recreational aircraft, below certified trainers in operating cost but more dependent on individual build standard and records.