The MOST VERSATILE 2-seater of the lot? This is the BRISTELL B23 TURBO

[@rogerclarke3291]

Hi from the UK. I'm a newish pilot. I have recently purchased a Sting S4 IS. I would love to see you do a review on the Sting S4. I Love your content and videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@timstewart2468]

Great in-depth video review, and absolutely beautiful scenery, really makes me want to come fly there. I fly the LSA version Bristell, which looks essentially the same as the B23 but has lower MTOW. The Bristell is a strong and well-built plane. I guess the B23 has beefed up landing gear, a metal rudder instead of composite and maybe some other strengthening but otherwise looks very similar. I must admit I'm surprised your performance with the 915 wasn't higher. Those figures are not hugely higher than I get with the 912ULS on the LSA (with a constant speed prop), I can cruise at 110 - 120 true at around 75%, and although I plan with 20L/h burn it is always comfortably under.

[@matthewrainey1894]

Great review of the Bristell B23. Glad to see another video from "A Swiss Pilot." Super informative and nice to see another review from you! Keep up the great work.

[@ASWISSPILOT]

Thanks!!

[@campgroundsacrossamerica]

Would have been great to be there and fly one myself. Maybe someday I will be able to come and bring one back home here! My dream come true! What a beauty!

[@CoachJeffGrant]

Great video! Love that lower camera angle. Super professional video from you, as always. About the Bristell B23 Turbo, I've flown HB-KTM all over Switzerland and like so many pilots at Ecoflight, I absolutely love this plane.

[@ASWISSPILOT]

Thanks for your comment! Appreciate your feedback :) I wish I had access to this plane (or type) at my homebase ;)

[@TheWuselig26]

Thank you for your video. I'll be flying this plane for the first time this week in Bern Belp. Got me even more exited now^^

[@dh-flies]

What a beautiful airport. And those mountains... Not a lot of choices in the unlikely engine out. I have the 912Is in my NG5. The Bristell is a wonderful plane. Wish I had that 915!!

[@uweminkus]

Excellent Video. The impression of BR23 TURBO I totally share. I started to fly this plane since three month. Awesome. Small comment: many traffic (dogs, bicycles) on apron....

[@MrTomcat320]

Excellent vid filmed in a great area of Switzerland ! Very comprehensive, thnxs a lot !

[@NiggiMoos]

Thank you Simon, very informative! Good preparation for the upcoming GV 😎

[@brentdykgraaf184]

Magnificent production.

[@ASWISSPILOT]

Thanks!

[@apennameandthata2017]

Most versatile at unrecoverable spins, with the horizontal stabiliser shielding the rudder. Genius.

[@JohnHBishop]

Wonderful review...useful and meaningful information...so tempting to venture to EcoFlight! JB

[@foesfly3047]

Another advantage of nose wheel steering is that if the brakes were to fail, you still have means of controlling direction of travel, on the ground.

[@GyrocopterGirl]

Love the Bristell 915iS and your Video

[@ASWISSPILOT]

Thanks!

[@GavinKohAquascaping]

Just discovered your channel and currently gathering lots of info on the Bristell. Hello from Canada!

[@ciprianihh2695]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@neildpadmore]

Great video. Thank you.

[@cedricbassin8024]

Another very nice and useful video ! I'm still a great fan of your channel, thanks a lot and keep going ! 🙂👍

[@ASWISSPILOT]

Thank you Cedric! 👍🏼😉

[@aldohattonduran5227]

One of your best 🏆🥇 videos EVER 🌙💛LOVE the 950 engine and Swiss alp view! 100% 🙌🏻👍🏻🙌🏻👍🏻🙌🏻👍🏻

[@zombieapocalipse2020]

Great video ❤

[@mauriceevans6546]

Faa has released NPRM for light sport expansion rules. 1. Weight to increase to 3000lbs 2. Speed to increase to 250knots 3. Constant speed prop 4. Retractable gear 5. Four seat aircraft 6. Stall speed to 54knt 7. Night flight 8. Turbine and multi engines 9. Helicopters

[@JustSayN2O]

excellent !

[@timocz5856]

Just discovered your channel. Love this video, editing and music. Already subscribed. What is your iPad holder on your knee? Happy landings from Germany.

[@ASWISSPILOT]

Hi! Thanks for your amazing feedback, very much appreciated 🙏🏼 The iPad holder is a RAM-Mounts Product consisting of their kneeboard mount and the form-fit cradle for the iPad mini ;)

[@markadams7328]

Excellent job on your video! You didn't show a lot about the engine monitoring systems? I assume keeping up with all of the engine parameters and electrical systems are 'simple'?

[@walterrawdanik8077]

There are dozens of light sport planes like that on the market - they all are pretty much the same with minor differences mostly around fit and finish.

[@apennameandthata2017]

Yup. But not all of them are unrecoverable when they spin.

[@TheSchwartzIsWithYouToday]

Beautiful scenery! Perhaps this is a silly questiong but ... do these planes come with air conditioning? You may not need it in the Alps, but here in American SW (Phoenix, AZ) it's absolutely necessary for 6-8 months of the year.

[@jstflyin]

I am currently researching the B23 Turbo and this video was helpful. Very nicely done and great balance of keeping it entertaining and informational. Thanks for your work, Simon, it is greatly appreciated. @Simon how can you be reached (email)? Thanks!

[@jstflyin]

After more research and first hand experience I can now confirm that this video is an accurate reflection of the B23T's capabilities specifically as well as compared to other ("supposedly" similar) types. This video, after raising considerable interest for the B23T, turned out to be the deciding factor in choosing the B23T over other options. Thank you @A Swiss Pilot

[@conradsenior5843]

Sweet airplane

[@redcauthen771]

Me & my friends are big, I think I need a AC that can gross 1600# pay load but this is a nice AC, flying in this part of the world would need some training time to feel right flying 😊😊

[@DanielStatescu]

Great review, I was looking for something like this on the Bristell B23 for a long time. I was especially curious to see how it performs in stall conditions. 👍 Can you please tell me what setup you used for the audio during flight?

[@ASWISSPILOT]

Hi Daniel, thanks for your feedback! I simply connect a small Rode lavalier microphone to my GoPro Hero 10 and put that in my headset‘s earcup. Works perfectly fine 👍🏼

[@DanielStatescu]

@@ASWISSPILOT Thanks a lot! Looks like the easiest solution is the best one. :) Again, great review, nice shooting angles and very useful information! Thanks!

[@thisismagacountry1318]

If you're flying solo, shouldn't the roll-on bag be in the starboard wing for better balance?

[@N937LC]

I own a Bristell 914. What is the main difference between the B23 and the NG5 (classic) version just same structural upgrades ? They look identical

[@yooo7774]

That’s interesting, because bristell classic drops right wing while on stall , so not very safe for a student pilot. I am currently a student pilot on NG5 though ))

[@kowkunt8710]

Great Aircraft Has any one ran it against the Two Seater Risen? This would be dam interesting

[@brooksmieure5385]

is this available as a homebuilt kit? excellent video btw

[@ASWISSPILOT]

No as far as I know it is not…

[@Lagrange1970]

How does it compare to JMB VL3 with the same engine in terms of flight characteristics and fuel efficiency.

[@MrTomcat320]

VL 3 is a lot faster thanks to retractable gear and sleeker fuselage

[@piers4130]

Bristell have been promising IFR certification for the B23 for years, but it has not happened. Tecnam have set the precedent for IFR approval in Rotax powered aircraft so what is preventing Bristell? Until EASA publish a TCDS with IFR approval, this is a VFR only aircraft however sophisticated the avionics on board.

[@danielnofal]

JMB VL3?

[@Lagrange1970]

Indeed, will be a great video specially with the level of details you go into. I believe VL3 is a great aircraft and compares well with the Bristell B23. Biggest difference will be the landing gears.

[@remsmith3233]

Where is the airport you took off from? The area looks beautiful. I am from Fairfield, California. The 51inch width of the Bristol B23 turbo aircraft Is one of the important reasons thats leading me to buy the B23 Turbo. Tell me about the weather and area of your airport. I am thinking that I could hang out at your airport if there is an flight instructor available that could help me get current on my private,commercial, multi engine, and instrument ratings. I l enjoyed your video,thanks.

[@ASWISSPILOT]

We departed at Mollis Airport (ICAO: LSZM). It is about a 1.5 hr drive from Zurich. Weather is fairly nice during spring, summer and fall with snow during winter times. Not much fog but not as steady as California obviously ;)

[@bennithomas8414]

Do you train international students ?

[@ASWISSPILOT]

I think they do! 😉

[@ackerflieger6703]

Auch wenn du anderer Meinung bist, ein Spritverbrauch von über 40 ltr. für unter 150 PS ist nicht zeitgemäß und erinnert stark an Lycoming Motore. Der Motor ist wohl mittlerweile so überzüchtet, dass er nur mit erheblicher Überfettung auf Lebensdauer kommt. Für ein Flugzeug dieser Gewichtsklasse ist der 100 PS Sauger bestimmt die wesentlich ökonomischere Lösung. Es sei denn, man benötigt aus irgendwelchen Gründen einen Turbo. Ansonsten feiner Flieger, auch optisch.

[@ASWISSPILOT]

Hi! Danke für deinen Kommentar und das Feedback! Ja Du hast Recht, ich hab auch schon öfter gehört, dass der 915iS gerade im (oder nahe am) Volllastbereich doch eher auf "fett" programmiert ist. Allerdings finde ich die Ökonomie im mittleren Leistungsbereich ganz ansehnlich, wie im Video gezeigt ist er bei 55% sogar etwas weniger durstig (20l/h) als der 912S (Sauger) bei 75 %. Resultiert ziemlich genau in der gleichen Speed. Und die meiste Zeit verbringt man ja normalerweise im Cruise ;)

[@muszakm]

It is not only about fuel consumption. I think that the main advantage is performance which is outstanding in this aircraft. 1200 fpm is amazing in this class and is constant up to 15000 feet. Go to Kunovice and make a test drive. I did last year.

[@jamjinn786]

Zeig mir auch nur EIN GA Flugzeug das 140kt cruise unter 40l hinbekommt...

[@MrTomcat320]

40 lit verbraucht er bei 100% Vollgas, mit ca 60 % Pwr kommst auf ca 23 lit/hr

[@Rico11b]

Beautiful plane. The only thing that keeps it from being number 1 for me is the pilot sits to far back from the leading edge of the wing. The DA-40 does a much better job of getting the pilots head almost even with the front leading edge for better downward visibility.

[@ASWISSPILOT]

True! 👍🏼

[@markor2476]

They need to make a 4 seater and Rotax needs to make a 6 cylinder and lead the rebirth of GA light aircraft for a reasonable price.

[@trickedouttech321]

NOPE the RISEN 915 SUPERVELOCE is about the most Versatile 2 seater. just saying, the RISEN 915 SUPERVELOCE is a beast and very impressive

[@nappozulp4199]

I knew the Risen existed when I bought my Bristell with Rotax 915. I was concerned about dealer support for the Risen and the sturdiness of the Risen. I was thought it might be like the Pipestrell Virus…feeling like it might fall apart without much warning.

[@916medic]

Would they ever make a 4 seater. I mean like 2 plus 2 small kid seats in the back. Not full soze just smakk little seat for kids like 4 or 5 year olds.

[@davidkottman3440]

Those little kids grow fast!

[@DanFrederiksen]

I'm sure it's a pretty good plane. Notice that for a good performer like this the socalled impossible turn is not impossible at all. Because it has climb and glide. Unlike a WW2 plane like Bonanza which cannot make the turn back without engine. You say that there is no maintenance because it's a metal construction, isn't it the exact opposite? that a composite fuselage has infinite life and the titanic rivet sheet metal needs occasional repair when it sheers a rivet. Why producers still use ugly fragile labor intensive sheet metal is beyond me. When a single piece composite has to be so much better and easier to make. As for Rotax 915/916, decent little primitive engine but rotax sets increasingly despicable overpricing, now 50k$ for the 916 which is a 912 with a 200$ turbo on it. Which is maybe 20x more than it costs to produce. Just because they can get away with it and people don't object. The what are you going to do about it pricing. Because GA is in a garbage state. If more people objected, Rotax would be more ashamed. Think of them like Trump. they need confrontation. And while B23 is a good plane compared to the awful state of GA, Risen 912/915 is just even better. If B23 is fully certified they might consider adding two kids seats. That would increase it's appeal significantly. And a general point about avionics. Why oh why are these little 'navigators' not just a part of the main display. And the main display should be bigger since display size costs nothing. There is so little thinking going on in GA.

[@DanFrederiksen]

and Risen is a swiss plane. it should be on your channel

[@JustSayN2O]

Seems you dislike this airframe, engine, avionics, and Trump.

[@DanFrederiksen]

@@JustSayN2O engine would be ok if not 20x overpriced. And from what I know I do prefer composite planes, yes. And Trump is of course absolute trash

[@markadams7328]

@@JustSayN2O If you hate Trump, you can work his name into ANY conversation! ;-)

[@glennstubbs8232]

Nope. Arion LS-1 Lightning. Hands down the best light sport flying.

[@dimsler2]

350nm range? that is absurd

[@MrTomcat320]

Need to pee anyway….

[@tinolino58]

Rotax engines are oldfashion 40 year old super expensive and delicate engines. A terrible concept with red hot exhaust pipes, four independent cylinders, complex cooling system. To many accidents with the carburetor version and more crap in their history.

[@artskuz7535]

Alternatives?

[@martinrauber7998]

Are the „standard“ Continental or Lycoming enginges newer☹️?