is there a kitplane like a DA-20 Katana?

as they have not been approved under
the 51% rule.

..........As is a large number of the kits sold in the United States.

If the conti is not a requirement and you are willing to 'settle' for a
Rotax, then take a gander at the Europa
www.europa-aircraft.com

It's a beautifully harmonoized aircraft (unlike the heavy-aileron/light
elevator feel of the katana), with more payload and longer legs than the
Katana.

Ya gotta fly one to appreciate the aero & mech design effort which has gone
into it.

FWIW/YMMV

Cheers,
Pete
Europa builder
(both long and short wings)


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Look at the Atec Zephyr. www.AtecAviation.com
It looks exactly like a Katana but the performance figures are much better
and the endurance and fuel consumption are great.
It is not available yet as a kit, only as a completed aircraft, but should
qualify for the proposed LSA. The first 3 to be imported to the US are
almost ready for delivery.

"Steve F." wrote in message
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Hi All,

I've scoured the web and magazines looking for a kitplane (that's
available in the U.S.) that has the flying characteristics, AND
cockpit visibility equal to or better than the Diamond DA-20 C1. For
those of you that may not know, the C1 is equipped with a fuel
injected 125 hp conti. The characteristics are low fuel burn, 135kt
cruise, gentle mush/stall at 37 kts with flaps, and VERY fun to fly.

Anyone?