Bristell RG
The emperor of cross-country flying.
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Why retractable gear makes the difference
The RG is the Classic with one decisive difference: the landing gear folds away. Less drag at cruise means more speed from the same engine, more kilometres from the same tank and a lower cost per kilometre flown. That’s why the manufacturer calls it the fastest Bristell aircraft, optimised for long-distance touring — and why our own verdict has been the same for years: the emperor of cross-country.
- Engine control
- Single lever (SLPC)
- Engine management
- FADEC
- Certification
- German & Israeli UL standards
- BRS parachute
- Optional
Three engines, three characters
From an economical 100 HP tourer to a 160 HP speedster: performance differs materially per engine.
| Rotax 912 ULS | Rotax 912 iS | Rotax 916 iS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 100 HP | 100 HP | 160 HP |
| Max cruise (VH) | 125 KTAS | 125 KTAS | 155 KTAS |
| Rate of climb (MCP) | 1,400 ft/min | 1,400 ft/min | 1,950 ft/min |
| Range @ 75% power | 1,300 km | 1,400 km | 1,100 km |
| Useful load | 218 kg | 214 kg | 215 kg |
| TBO | 2,000 h | 2,000 h | 2,000 h |
Specifications
| Wingspan / wing area | 9.13 m |
|---|---|
| Length / height | 6.45 m / 2.28 m |
| Cabin width | 1.3 m — “the largest cockpit in its class” |
| MTOW | 600 kg |
| Baggage | 2 × 20 kg wing lockers + 15 kg behind the seats (55 kg) |
| Landing gear | Retractable |
| Propeller | Hydraulically adjustable 3-blade constant-speed (configuration-dependent) |
| Certification | German and Israeli ultralight standards |
Classic dials or modern screens: your cockpit, your choices
From a fully analogue panel to a dual-screen Garmin glass cockpit with autopilot (GMC 507, optional): every RG is specified per order. For cross-country work we recommend the autopilot — your arms will notice on a 1,400 km leg.
Engineering & design
- The retractable gear is the story: less drag yields tens of knots and hundreds of kilometres over the Classic on the same engine.
- Single lever power control (SLPC): one lever instead of separate throttle, propeller and mixture controls.
- FADEC engine management across the engine line — no manual leaning, less workload.
- Rigid metal cockpit structure; optional BRS ballistic parachute.
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