A Sirius Introduction To Light Sport Aircraft | TL-3000 Demo Flight

[@aeromagnumtv1581]

The TL-3000 has got to be one of the best LSA A/C available! It looks very sleek/modern in design, roomy, t-handle throttle quadrant and rams horn yokes! I LOVE this LSA!

[@johnduffy1488]

Great Demo - very realistic - and some practical advice too!

[@droge192]

First LSA I've ever seen with a full yoke rather than a stick. Looks very nice!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Great efficiency. I love how some of the knobs and dials look they did on my 1970s Mini 1000. Even a choke knob!!

[@PlaneOldBen]

+The Flying Reporter great isn't it!

[@ChrizRockster]

Talking of cars, I spent a lot of time flying a C172N from 1976, and the parking brake is almost identical to the parking brake on a Ford Mustang of the same year. The red faux leather interior left something to be desired against the black panel, but I tried to imagine I was flying in flairs!

[@HighWing]

Wonderful! I am looking foreward to the delivery of my Sirius!!! Should be March/April ;)

[@carpenterfamily6198]

I am impressed. 126 MPH cruise while consumming only 3.8 gallons per hour ! Did I get those conversion right ?

[@andystarin]

I fly RV-12s and CTLSs here in the US and LSAs definitely help you become a better stick-and-rudder pilot.

[@CAXAviation]

Great video mate! Time to get out the piggy bank! The Sirius looks amazing, a mixture between an Ikarus and C152 in my opinion and I really like that.

[@PlaneOldBen]

CharlieClass156 yeh that's a nice way to describe it!

[@marct9845]

Another great video! I did wonder if he was ever going to actually land it on that runway though!

[@theflyinglecturer7813]

Nice looking aeroplane. Just missed Christmas as well ;) !

[@citysoundfm]

Absolutely enjoyed that. Thanks. Here in the US all LSA are restricted to fixed pitched (or ground adjustable) props only.

[@droge192]

In the UK/EU these too can be flown on a non-complex base PPLs, as the prop is certified to stay at full fine pitch. Ie. There's not requirement in operation to operate it. You will of course lose out on performance and economy if the pitch control isn't taken advantage of.

[@unixsystems]

Very well edited as usual, thoroughly enjoyed that Ben. I'm hoping to get into Blackpool from Durham Tees on Wednesday, fingers crossed for the weather.

[@PlaneOldBen]

unixsystems I'm flying on Wednesday night see you around!

[@texastreetop2989]

Very nice video and a very nice plane.

[@Firefox131]

Thanks so much! Very well done video. I have been looking at everything on the T-3000. This was fantastic, I learned alot more about the aircraft and it's behavior at different speeds. Now I have the bug, bad. Got to go find a dealer, and get a test flight. Thanks again!

[@NightSky777]

Yes, Impressive Climb rate!

[@turbojet7982]

Great informative film , thank you Ben !

[@flyingwithnathan9093]

Looks like a nice little plane, Ben! I might look at getting one once I've got my ppl. Can't afford the £80k price tag though :(

[@dennythomas8887]

That is a sweet looking plane and I'd love to fly it. Sirius is marketing this as an LSA but a couple of things caught my attention. The TL-3000 has a constant speed prop a max weight of 1300+ pounds.If I'm not mistaken both of these things knock it out of the LSA class and pilots here in the US with only a Sport Pilot ticket can't fly it. LSA's require a fixed pitch pitch prop and a max weight of 1200 pounds. The constant speed prop alone requires a private pilot license and a "complex aircraft" endorsement. I think there is still a market here for this sweet plane but just not as an LSA.

[@dooddood4552]

Max weight for lsa is 1320

[@mauriceevans6546]

Sport pilots can fly this. Sports pilots are limited to 1320.

[@jasonvega5797]

@@mauriceevans6546 what about the fixed-pitch prop restriction?

[@mauriceevans6546]

You dont have to have fixed pitch props. You can order it anyway u want. They are however talking about changing rules for weight, speed and other light sport rules.

[@mauriceevans6546]

When u order your plane you dont jave to have a fixed pitch and they will not offer that version in America. FAA is looking into changing light sport rules concerning weight, speed and some other things. Google light sport rule changes.

[@paulwear1489]

Hi Ben, Just looked at your video again of the Sirus - looks a cracking plane for the money. Not seen it at Blackpool, does Pete reside there? Paul

[@howardflies]

If you really want a light sport that flies and looks like a GA aircraft, go for the Sling 2, amazing little plane, did my initial training on it.

[@haroldlocay3946]

Howard Lau or the Bristell

[@ormandhunter3546]

Nice work guys!

[@Torkie9918]

Cracking video pal and looks a capable piece of kit.!

[@PlaneOldBen]

+Andy Torkington it was really interesting to fly in as it's different to most other aircraft I've flown in!

[@Torkie9918]

Plane Old Ben Im determined to experience a gyrocopter and a glider this year. I think it's going to be a good year for aviation!

[@NEROAviation]

Love the doors ! Smart !

[@thibeau009]

Review a VL3 from JMBaviation , those are absolute monsters! They are lsa/ul/non ease but reach up speeds of 270 km/h

[@Backtrack]

Looks great. The Rotax engine sounds a bit rough when starting, and stopping, it seems to have a gear box. The variable pitch propeller really helps to get airborne swiftly (fine pitch). The Warrior is much slower (I know, fly 'm too).

[@droge192]

It does have a gearbox - because the engine rotates at 5000+ RPM but the prop at 2,500 (2:1 ratio gearbox). This is the case with all Rotax-engined aircraft.

[@spannaspinna]

It’s because they have a sprag clutch in the gearbox

[@paulwear1489]

Hi Ben, nice plane, had to laugh as heard John Bate on radio in background & seemed to be interference on PIC headset.It climbs like a microlight, Paul

[@unclejack123]

what a proper little airplane ......... JRW

[@spannaspinna]

These are nose heavy and need the steerable nose wheel to be a little more easy to get around on taxiways, you can get it as a kit , they are near impossible to stall if you let the yoke go they will start flying again no dropped wings or anything nasty very benign characteristics

[@goprogliding]

A great video to watch.

[@PlaneOldBen]

gopro gliding thanks for watching!

[@markstoyle2244]

Would you recommend as a first new pilot plane? Which others would you suggest, Czech Light Sport, Bristell, Tecnam P92 or 2008?

[@theflyingfool]

Dreamy!

[@ChrizRockster]

Apologies if this is a silly question, as I was distracted a few times whilst watching your video. But did you do any stalls? Just wondering how it handled? Considering its stability throughout your flight I was imagining a quite docile stall behaviour.

[@barryanderson8365]

Great video. Tell me will it spin like a 152?

[@Dunstire]

Is it a Billy-Ray Sirius?

[@lupuscanis7523]

Thank you for that great video. We have got a brand new Sirius since a couple of weeks, and we are still trying to find the best procedure for a perfect, smooth landing. What I saw in your video is, that you seems to pull back the trim lever completely for landing ?! I have never done that, but I will try the next time. I'm very curious about the result.

[@Thomas-eo4mw]

How has your experience with the aircraft been after 3 years

[@lupuscanis7523]

Hello Thomas, we`re still flying the Sirius and still it is a great travelling plane. Personally I am 1,92 meters tall and the plane fits me perfectly. She is fully equipped with all the stuff for lazcy pilots and so it`s always a pleasure to go for long distances. Sometimes I use it for business trips. In between the 3 years there were no greater problems. Some trouble inbetween with the brakes, but a new set of brake pads and another sort of brake fluid solved the problems. And that`s it until now. Except the normal services, of course. If you are looking for a spacy, comfortable and reliable Ultralight, I would recommend the Sirius without limitations. Greetings from Germany Jürgen

[@sulaimanalmufargi9705]

Is it fitted with Auto pilot?

[@kenlynch6332]

Very nice LSA... I wonder who infringed on the others name ... Cirrus vs Sirius (a little too close)

[@PlaneOldBen]

Ken Lynch interesting name isn't it!

[@godgoldgunsngolf6733]

So you have to get permission to taxi on the ramp in Europe?

[@SteveMiddleton]

Ben, what other microlights have you flown? I'm in a Eurostar Ev-97 at the moment which I absolutely love (performance as per the Sirius you describe here) and an amazing bubble canopy giving an ace 360 view. My school also has Ikarus C42s which I've not climbed in yet. These things are cheaper to fly/fuel and climb at 1000ft/min as business as usual. Worth trying if you've not been in them.

[@PlaneOldBen]

Steve Middleton this aircraft isn't a microlight it's classed as a Light Sport Aircraft! I've had a short flight in an EV97 it was great!

[@txav8tion]

very interesting!

[@IACaptainKen]

Nice video. So, it really cruises on around 4 gallons per hour? What type of fuel does it run on? Our C172 runs on 100 octane low lead at 8 gallons per hour. What size is that Rotax engine?

[@jrhunter007]

The engine, a 100 hp Rotax 912s, has a displacement of 1,350 cc's. It is designed to run on premium auto-fuel. The 1,200 cc 912, a lower compression, 80 hp version, can run on regular auto-fuel. Fuel burn for the 100hp version at 75% power is 4.4 imp. gal/hr., but I have flown light aircraft that could stay aloft @ a low setting, for only 2.5 gph. TBO for current versions is 2,000 hrs.

[@fearnsey8800]

Great Video lovely little plane and well priced if you check there website keep it up very good editing !

[@PlaneOldBen]

+Paul Fearns I was impressed with the price! Thanks a lot for the comment.

[@merrsf]

Can we fly in the UK on an American LSA license?

[@droge192]

Yes.

[@jillybean1229]

Nice video, but not for a complete beginner like me. Need more explanation of controls, what does what and why.

[@droge192]

Not that type of video! Search for general aviation videos for beginners.

[@gjswilson]

I want one

[@PIMPMACHINE90210]

Is this available in the US?

[@jcldano]

Yes. sting.aero is the website for Sting and Sirius. I had a demo ride in a Sirius in 2014 at the Midwest LSA Expo. I couldn't believe the low stall speed. Very, very nice aircraft.

[@samarmstrong4160]

Ben, Boeing or Airbus? Please let me know! Thanks, Sam

[@PlaneOldBen]

Sam Armstrong Airbus!

[@wayneholmes3734]

Plane Old Ben...Airbus for me too.

[@mpc007]

I'm thinking about getting my license in one of these, does it somewhat compare to a Cessna 152? In (expensive) the Netherlands you could rent one of these for around €100 per hour, which makes it a cheaper MLA/LSA than a bubble canopy model like the Dynamic WT-9 (which is faster tho).

[@522Dusty]

do any USA sales import and sell this aircraft?

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

Jack..Amazon can deliver you anything...Any where...All you need is that "paper"....

[@fabienmarly3582]

you should cool down on taxiing ....

[@EinkOLED]

55K for that, excluding build costs.

[@rufatcine]

no engine sound

[@thomastaylor5826]

Nice little plane, not worth the price though, I'll stick with my 172, I could buy two, maybe 3 used 172's for the price of this micro plane 😂

[@droge192]

Three tatty old 1950s aircraft, with engines close to TBO, ancient avionics and expensive running costs. I'd take one of these new, with 3.5gph any day of the week.

[@call911forcookies2]

Lol who thought the title said Cirus XD

[@edwardnavidad9705]

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[@tiger101757]

How to lose your hand 0:21

[@Notaver]

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[@Justwantahover]

A plastic Cessna.

[@jonesaviation1116]

I’ve flown this plane no joke, check my vid

[@murrayfrench2553]

😩hhhhhh

[@keithdumas78]

Junk!

[@kirbylee57]

You can get to many places faster in a car than you can in a small plane like that. Many places the plane would be faster, but not a lot.

[@Alex-us2vw]

Its over 60mph faster than posted highway speed limits. Plus you can fly a direct route, no traffic, no slow city streets, red lights, and stop signs. Flying is atleast 2x faster than driving even in slow aircraft like these or a Cessna 172. Getting up to the cottage is a easy 3hr drive, or much worse with traffic. Same trip in a 172S takes an hour. So even though on paper it should be 2x faster in reality it’s more like 3x faster.

[@droge192]

Lol.... you clearly don't drive a car in the UK. Congestion, indirect routings, roadworks, etc, etc. I bet you could complete most mid-range journeys 3 times fast in a plane like this.

[@neomatrix3612]

Put a real engine on..

[@droge192]

[Yawn]. Put a "real" engine on, and increase fuel consumption from 3.8gph to 10gph. The safety record on Rotax engines since the 90s, surpasses that of Continental and Lycoming engines, for engine-out and other critical failures.