Introducing the Spirit SE-1 Light-Sport Aircraft

During the mid-20th century, hopeful pilots were inspired by the gleaming, all-metal monoplanes that filled the skies. Aviation was affordable, and a new airplane could be purchased for little more than the price of a new car. Spirit Engineering recalls that era to bring back affordable aviation with the SE-1.

Hands down the funnest airplane I have EVER flown.

–3000+ hr CFI

More fun, less cost

Spirit Engineering offers the SE-1 at a very attractive purchase price. Imagine buying a new, ready-to-fly airplane, with a new engine, for about the price of a new pickup truck. Now, imagine flying on about two gallons per hour of automobile fuel (mogas). Finally, imagine transporting the SE-1 and storing it in your home garage. No hangar required.

Love it! 1940’s, vintage, cool-looking aircraft. This thing will fly off the shelves.

–FAA Examiner

Available Fall 2025

You don’t have to imagine the SE-1. It’s here. Now.

The sky is waiting for you.

Specifications

AIRCRAFT

Certification:

Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA)

Type:

Single Engine Land

Crew:

1

DIMENSIONS (flight)

Wingspan:

24′-7″

Length:

18′

Height:

6′-8″

WEIGHT

Design Gross Weight:

740 lb

Empty Weight:

440 lb

Useful Load:

300 lb

DIMENSIONS (ground)

Width (wings stowed):

7′-5″

Height:

5′

Wheel Track x Wheelbase:

5′-3″ x 13′-11″

PERFORMANCE

Max Cruise Speed:

112 mph

Cruise Speed – 75% power:

100 mph

Never Exceed Speed (VNE):

140 mph

Climb:

750 ft / min

Service Ceiling:

17,500 ft

Stall Speed:

45 mph

Takeoff Roll:

500 ft

Landing Roll:

800 ft

FUEL & OIL

Fuel Capacity:

8 gal

Usable Fuel:

8 gal

Fuel Consumption – cruise:

1.8 – 2.2 gph

Fuel Consumption – maximum:

Up to 4.0 gph

Approved Fuels:

91 AKI unleaded auto

100LL avgas

Oil Capacity:

3 qts

Approved Oil:

Aviation 15W-50 or W100

INTERIOR

Cabin Width:

25″

Cabin Height

(seat bottom to top of roll bar):

34″ – 37″ (adj)

Leg Room

(bottom of seat back to rudder pedals):

37″ – 41″ (adj)

Baggage Weight (max):

20 lb

Baggage Volume:

3 cu ft

Max Pilot Weight:

275 lb
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