Bristell
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Bristell light sport
aircraft, Bristell from Liberty Sport Aviation.
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While wondering around the U.S. Sport
Aviation Expo I came across a plane called the Bristell. The
name comes from the designers name Milan Bristela. Milan's
history in light sport aircraft goes back many years before
these craft were even called light sport.
He has used those years of experience to design a next
generation of light sport. Why next generation? Because it
seems he has taken all of the suggestions American's have
been making to improve light sport and designed them into
the Bristell!While the majority of
light sport aircraft are powered by the Rotax 912 ULS, the
Bristell 912 installation really stands out in the crowd.
The large spacious compartment makes for ease of repair and
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All of the external components, such as
rectifier, overflow bottle etc are conveniently mounted on
the firewall. Additionally the overflow bottle has a vent
tube which takes any overflow out and away from the
firewall, to help prevent corrosion. Another feature is that
the electrical engine components for the instruments are
rubber mounted to the firewall, rather than to the engine,
to help eliminate vibration, which can lead to sender and
sensor failure.
The Bristell has what I believe is the widest cockpit of any
light sport 51" at the ELBOW! Which should fit even the
largest of American pilots. The leather seats are very
comfortable with adequate lumbar support, and have a long
seat cushion which extends out to give excellent leg
support. The plane comes equipped with dual joy sticks, dual
rudder pedals and dual toe brakes. It uses a center mounted
throttle, and choke which are located on a console that runs
back from the instrument panel between the two pilot seats.
Forward of the throttle are the fuel selector valve and
electric flap control which sets the flaps to the position
you have chosen the flaps to go to. Ventilation is supplied
via a duct system similar to most of today's cars. This
system also converts to a heating system for cold weather
operations.
While the Bristell is fabricated from metal, it still has
all the lines and curves of the more exotic composite LSA's.
Which according to the designer "helps to vent turbulence."
Which means that the air tends to flow better around sleek
curved objects rather than box or square objects.
The Bristell on display was equipped with a
glass panel. It had a True Track Electronic Flight
Information System (EFIS), with the new Garmin 796 to the
right of it in the center of the panel. Just to the right of
the Garmin 796 is an Apple IPAD with a USB port. Both the
Garmin 796 and the iPad can be disconnected and removed from
the plane in seconds, and be taken to back to your car or
motel room, for charging or reprogramming if necessary.
Above the instrument panel is located an "eyebrow" which
shields the instrument panel from sunlight, to make it more
visible. The panel is equipped with a line of blue lights
which when turned on illuminate the panel for evening and
night operations. The "eyebrow" also has a set of handles
one on each side to help pilots enter and exit the craft.
The Bristell carries 30.6 gallons of fuel,
and has two storage compartments, 1 located in each wing,
which can hold 44 lbs each, plus a third storage area
directly behind the seats which can carry another 33 lbs.
The Bristell stalls at 32 knots with flaps and 39 knots
clean. Cruise speed ranges from 89 to 116 knots. The
Bristell also has a steerable nosewheel.
As of January 2012 approximately 50
aircraft are flying, with two of those located in the U.S.
The company reports that 7 sales have been made since
September 2011 when the plane was first introduced at the
AOPA convention.
For more information contact:
www.brmaero.com
www.bristell.com
LIBERTY SPORT AVIATION LP
Lancaster Airport KLNS
500 Airport Road
Lititz, PA 17543
Barry Pruit, John Calla Jr.
210-393-2530 (717) 818-9063
barry@libertysportaviation.com
jcalla@libertysportaviation.com
www.libertysportaviation.com
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