Arion Aircraft Lightning LS-1 for Sale
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Interesting facts about the Arion Aircraft Lightning LS-1
✈ Arion Aircraft builds the Lightning LS-1 in Shelbyville, Tennessee, as a factory-built Special Light-Sport Aircraft.
✈ The LS-1 uses the 120 hp Jabiru 3300 engine and fixed-pitch propeller to meet Light Sport rules while keeping maintenance simple.
✈ The airframe is primarily composite, which helps deliver low drag, corrosion resistance, and smooth exterior surfaces that suit cross-country flying.
✈ The cockpit measures 41 inches at the shoulders and 42 inches at the elbows, which gives good space for two adults on longer flights.
✈ The FAA issued the LS-1 its S-LSA airworthiness certificate on 15 April 2009, after the program completed ASTM flight testing.
✈ Designers refined the wing to achieve low stall speeds for the LSA category while preserving efficient cruise at typical Light Sport power settings.
✈ Owners often use the LS-1 for private touring, time building, and advanced sport training because it combines speed, stability, and modest fuel burn.
✈ The baggage compartment allows up to 50 lb, which supports weekend trips when you travel light and plan your weight and balance carefully.
Arion Aircraft Lightning LS-1 Specifications
Information provided here is a guide. Do not use it for flight planning or operations. Model variations, modifications, equipment, and age will affect the figures below. Check the aircraft’s documentation, the seller, the manufacturer, or the relevant authority for exact data.
Length: 6.30 m (20 ft 8 in)
Wingspan: 9.30 m (30 ft 6 in)
Height: 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Cockpit Width: 1.04 m at shoulders (41 in); 1.07 m at elbows (42 in)
Empty Weight: 372 kg (820 lb) typical
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 599 kg (1,320 lb)
Fuel Capacity: 83 L (22 US gal) standard; 114 L (30 US gal) optional
Maximum Speed (Top speed at sea level, WOT): 140 KIAS
Never Exceed Speed (VNE): 181 KIAS
Cruise Speed (MCP): 120 KCAS at sea level
Range (still air, typical with reserves): up to 600 nm
Service Ceiling: 15,000–16,000 ft
Rate of Climb: 1,200 ft/min at sea level, MTOW
Fuel Burn (MCP): about 5.1 US gph at sea level; about 4.5 US gph at 8,500 ft
Take-off Distance to 50 ft (sea level, short dry grass): about 900 ft
FAQs About the Arion Aircraft Lightning LS-1
How much does an Arion Aircraft Lightning LS-1 cost?
Typical used LS-1 asking prices in 2023 to 2025 ranged from about $60,000 to around $100,000+ in the United States, depending on year, total time, avionics, and engine generation. High-spec experimental Lightning variants can list higher, but those are not LS-1 S-LSA models.
What licence and medical do I need to fly the Lightning LS-1?
In the USA the LS-1 qualifies as an S-LSA, so a Sport Pilot certificate can fly it with a valid driver’s licence in place of an FAA medical, subject to operating limitations. Other regions have different rules, so check local requirements.
How fast does the Lightning LS-1 cruise and how far can it fly?
Plan for about 120 knots at maximum continuous power with typical fuel burns near 5 gallons per hour. With standard tanks and reserves, many aircraft manage up to about 600 nautical miles in still air.
What is the useful load on a typical LS-1?
A representative empty weight of about 820 lb and a 1,320 lb MTOW yields a useful load near 500 lb. Actual figures vary by avionics and options, so verify the aircraft’s weight and balance sheet.
What maintenance items matter most when comparing LS-1 listings?
Review engine generation and hours on the Jabiru 3300, propeller type and time, compliance with factory service bulletins, avionics software versions, and any composite repairs. Confirm logbook continuity and a current annual or condition inspection.
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