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Evektor SportStar MAX aircraft The SportStar and EuroStar were developed together; while the former was specifically developed to meet the needs of the light-sports aircraft (LSA) sector of the general aviation market, the lighter EuroStar was designed for the ultralight-microlight (UL-ML) portion of the European market.[3] The two aircraft, which are grouped together in the same family by their manufacturer, are visually similar; however, the SportStar is slightly heavier and larger than the EuroStar, with a greater wingspan and a marginally wider fuselage. The 550kg maximum weight of the SportStar was a deliberate choice by Evektor so that the aircraft would be compliant with the relatively stringent LSA limitations enacted in countries including Australia and Canada.[3] The SportStar RTC design was based on the EASA's JAR-VLA certified aircraft standards; Evektor claims that it reflects the latest development in design, safety and cockpit comfort of modern light sport aircraft.[5] According to Evektor, the SportStar was developed to achieve relatively low costs of operation and ease of maintenance, and to specifically satisfy the needs of flight schools. It is claimed by the manufacturer that the aircraft can be operated for half of the typical operating cost of a contemporary training aircraft.[5] According to Flight International, the cost of consumables for the type is comparable to those of a typical car, while the overall operating cost, including depreciation, engine and maintenance reserves, is roughly around €45 per flight hour if flown for a typical 200 hours per year.[3] Design The SportStar is a two-seat light sport aircraft, intended for recreational flying, touring, basic flight training, and towing roles.[3] It possesses a relatively low-mounted wing along with a bubble canopy, which provides high level of exterior visibility, a particularly desirable attribute for a trainer aircraft. The SportStar is capable of towing sailplanes up to 1544 lbs (700 kg) gross weight, as well as towing banners of up to 1479 sq ft (140 m2).[14] It can also be configured as an amphibian when outfitted with suitable floats.[3] For the safety of its occupants, the SportStar can be fitted with an optional rocket-boosted recovery parachute, which fires upwards and sideways through an aperture in the forward engine panel; this system is manually triggered by the pilot via a handle in the cockpit.[3][5] The aircraft is powered by a single Rotax 912ULS air-cooled piston engine, which typically drives a three-bladed VZLU V230C variable-pitch propeller, although alternative fixed- or variable-pitch propellers can be fitted.[5] This engine can be operated using automotive-standard unleaded petrol; avgas and mogas can also be used for limited periods if required. A push/pull throttle lever is the primary engine control, this being centrally mounted in the base of the instrument panel; it incorporates an uncommon twist function to make fine adjustments to the engine's rpm without moving the lever.[3] A centrally-located propeller lever mounted on the cockpit floor is used to adjust the pitch of the propeller. Electrical power is provided by the engine's integrated generator that charges a single 12V battery.[3] Performance Maximum speed: 213 km/h (132 mph, 115 kn) Cruise speed: 204 km/h (127 mph, 110 kn) at 75% power Stall speed: 83 km/h (52 mph, 45 kn) power off flaps up Never exceed speed: 270 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn) Range: 1,300 km (810 mi, 700 nmi) with max fuel Endurance: 8 hours 30 minutes Service ceiling: 4,720 m (15,490 ft) g limits: +6/-3 Rate of climb: 5.2 m/s (1,020 ft/min) Wing loading: 56.6 kg/m2 (11.6 lb/sq ft) Power/mass: 0.128 kW/kg (0.078 hp/lb) Take-off run: 190 m (623 ft) Take-off distance to 15 m (49 ft): 365 m (1,198 ft)[5] Landing run: 180 m (591 ft) The cockpit is provided with electrically-operated flight instrumentation, a VHF radio unit, transponder, GNSS and ILS navigation systems, and lighting.[3] In a typical arrangement the console has five standard flight instruments, although different layouts and other instruments are options. Conventional analogue engine indicators are installed to the right of the instrumentation console. The cockpit can be heated via ducted engine air, while cooling is provided via compact openable panels in the canopy.[3] The wing, which was developed in-house, has manually-actuated split flaps that can be set to four positions as standard; electrically-actuated flaps are available as an option. Early production aircraft had a centrally-mounted single fuel tank behind the seats with a maximum capacity of 65 litres; this was later replaced by a pair of integral fuel tanks within the wings for a maximum capacity of 120 litres, freeing the fuselage space for baggage.[3]