The cost varies greatly by country and configuration. Please contact a dealer in your region for more details. You will find Shark dealer details here: www.shark.aero/order

Hi James - the cost varies greatly by country and configuration. Please contact a dealer in your region for more details. You will find Shark dealer details here: www.shark.aero/order

Hi @Mike_Sierra95, That’s a great question! Automation is indeed possible, and if someone desired an automated solution, it could certainly be developed as a bespoke feature-though it would require engineering time, prototyping, and testing, all of which come with a cost. When designing an aircraft, especially in the 600kg Ultralight category, every single gram matters. Adding automation means additional weight, which reduces the payload capacity for fuel, luggage, or even passengers. It’s a delicate balancing act, and simplicity often wins the day in aviation design. An automated system also introduces additional complexity, both mechanically and electrically, which can lead to increased maintenance requirements. For an ultralight aircraft like the Shark, simplicity and reliability are key. The current system is brilliantly lightweight, extremely straightforward, and requires minimal adjustment during the year. Any pilot can quickly set it to the appropriate position for the season or ambient conditions without much training or effort. Perhaps most importantly, the design prioritises aerodynamic efficiency. Being able to adjust the cowl flap helps minimise drag by reducing the cross-sectional area and optimising airflow through the engine compartment. This isn’t just a minor tweak-it has a noticeable impact on performance. The Shark is all about delivering an extraordinary flying experience with sleek, efficient, and high-performance design choices. That’s why we love it, and I hope this helps explain the rationale behind the approach! Blue skies, Shark.Aero

Glad you think so!

Please contact our UK dealer for all details: www.g-tlac.com/shark-3/

Cost vary enormously depending on where you are and the plane specification. Please contact a dealer in your country for more infomation: www.shark.aero/dealers

Thank you! 😊

Glad it was helpful Oliver

Yes, by using the Izi cover. Heating yes - incl. intensity regulation. There’s no AC provider for this aircraft category but we have about a dozen ventilation points with intensity regulation to maintain comfortable environment. On the ground the canopy has a special lock to keep it partially open while taxiing.

@@sharkairplane Thanks. One more question please. What is the payload? I need to carry about 100 lbs of gear, plus a passenger in the 230 lb weight range. Is that possible?

@ In a typical configuration the payload is 550 lbs.

Yes, the aircraft has heating. However no AC manufactures create AC for aircraft in this category. The Shark has about dozen air vents to keep the pilot comfortable in flight

Thank you very much!

No update, waiting on MOSAIC rules

Not at the moment. The shark can fly at night, but not all countries allow it.

the shark has a BRS - ballistic recorvery system - which fires a parachute to effectively glide to a soft landing in an emergency

It's a #masterpiecetofly. One day you will fly a shark :-)

Regarding price, Please e-mail [email protected] with your country location for more information. Thanks for your interest.

😊 thank you, we call a beautiful little bird a #masterpiecetofly

Hi Zach, we messaged you on Monday via messenger, if you want to find out about US prices please contact the US dealer via [email protected] Tech specs are here: shark.aero/shark-ul Thanks for your interest!

Danke Frank, die Shark ist ein #masterpiecetofly

We think so too... #masterpiecetofly #beadmired

Shark pilot training covers this important point

Various owners have purchased modifications and almost all have bespoke colour schemes (not painted for safety reasons, but decorated). One owner is confined to a wheelchair and has a custom configuration to allow him to fly without pedals, with his wheelchair in the back seat. Your questions about maneuvers depend on the pilot skills and the legal flight restrictions in the country of registration. So the answer is a very carefully worded yes.

The Australian dealership will open next year :-)

Danke Jürgen - nächstes Mal :-)

Thanks for coming Oliver!

@@sharkairplane ✌🏻🙌😊

No plans at the moment, due to the weight of the batteries

@@sharkairplaneDUH?! Lol

You voted for Biden, didn’t you?! 😂 However with a long enough extension cord…

We've got quite a different feedback from the market :-)

he he he :-)

Shark aims for a jet fighter feel in aircraft a person can own themselves

Nice!

On its way, no fixed date yet

@@sharkairplane I have a flight simulator (X-plane 11) with full controls. A friend of mine is in the process of buying a Shark and having a Shark flight sim program would be beneficial .

We think so too #masterpiecetofly

Glad you like it

So are we :-)

Please contact our danish dealer... Horn Aviation Contact person: Per Horn Website: www.hornaviation.dk Phone: +4523720044

Danke!

In terms of speed the comparison should be done in the same conditions, altitude and horsepower. And valid certification in the country of planned registration. Otherwise it's apples and pears. In our view the key is the mission of the customer and how Shark or any other aircraft fits for that mission. In any case, we recommend all customers choosing among several types to make a comprehensive analysis and a proper demo flight with a Shark.

Now that the Shark is in the UK more content will come...

Hi @Erdie65 Thanks for your positive feedback about the Shark. It's great to hear that you like the aircraft so much. Regarding your comments about the Rotax engine: Rotax have produced almost 200,000 engines and many people see them as the gold standard for light sport aircraft engines. Please raise the problems you have written about in your comment with the Rotax service centre in your area, they may be able to guide you to a solution. Once again, great to hear that the Shark is your favourite light sport aircraft :-)

@@sharkairplane Indeed, the LBA and Rotax was already involved in that. But it is not the right place here disuss such things. I do not want to prevent potential customers from flying a Shark. This would be unlogical since almost every LSA comes with a Rotax today.Let's consider this more as my personal problem. Everbody knows that we have to rely on our engines. If there would be somewhere a opportunity to make a test flight with a Shark, I would like to do is in any case.

Hang in there, dreams do come true :-)

where are you? we can send you the details of a dealer in your area...

Yes. Make it happen ;-)

Thanks 🔥

Yes, mostly regulatory. In many countries aerobatics are forbidden for our aircraft category (ultralight, microlight, light sport). Shark has not been certified for aerobatics.

Also, what is it like doing a stall in the landing configuration ?

@@tomstrickland6002 We suggest contacting a local distributor. Stalls can be included in your demo flight.

Thank you ☺