PIPERSPORT RETURNS TO SPORTCRUISER

18 Jan 2011

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PIPER is no longer selling the PiperSport Light Sport Aircraft after ending its deal with Czech Republic-based Czech Sport Aircraft - who will relaunch the aircraft as the SportCruiser.

“After a year working with Czech Sport Aircraft, Piper determined that it is in our company’s best long-term interests to discontinue the business relationship,” said Piper CEO Geoffrey Berger. “Clearly, the company has a different business perspective and approach to the market than Czech Sport Aircraft,” he added.

Czech Sport Aircraft (CSA) has resumed distribution of the aircraft on a worldwide basis. The name of the aircraft will change from PiperSport to SportCruiser (its original name, pre-Piper).

The company says the network of dealers, distributors and service agents that surrounds former SportCruiser will continue to operate and to be strengthened.

"Both new and existing clients will continue to be receive the highest possible levels of service – much of the supply and logistics chain has always run directly with CSA," said a spokesman.

"Clients can also be reassured that CSA is a strong and stable company," he continued. "Backed by leading European private capital firm Slavia Capital, the company enjoys respect in the market, has a current order book in excess of 150 aircraft and continues to invest in R&D.

"Significant new design changes are also soon to be unveiled in the 2011. These include revisions from spinner through canopy, elevator, ailerons and wing tips which all make an already superb aircraft even better.

"European flight schools are also eagerly awaiting the final issue of the SuperCruiser EASA Restricted Type Certificate which will allow the aircraft to be used for flight training purposes in the region. This is anticipated now for Q1 2011 release and will help satisfy the strong demand for aircraft to replace the ageing legacy training fleet.

"The SuperCruiser will be available in a variety of configurations, build and trim levels. These range from the QBK (QuickBuild / Experimental) model for home builders through to the RTF (Ready to Fly) plane with a choice of basic but high quality analogue instruments through to full glass panel configurations with luxury leather seats, BRS and autopilot.

"Recognising that different parts of the world have different needs, the SC will also be configured to take into account the climates that the aircraft are to be predominately flown in. For example, in Australia very strong DUC or WarpDrive props will be fitted where the otherwise excellent Czech WoodComp props struggled to cope with the extreme thermal conditions.

"In warmer climes the air scoop option almost doubles airflow to the cabin and in Italy no self-respecting aviator would want to land their plane if not fitted with the matching available designer luggage cases in the wing lockers.

"CSA will proudly introduce a new MT (Primary Military Trainer) at AERO Friedrichshafen 2011 which will fill the gap in the segment. At AERO CSA will also introduce our new high wing design. To sum it up – a lot of news will follow up soon."

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