The Classic 912iS pairs the light UL/LSA Classic airframe with the electronically fuel-injected Rotax 912 iS. Modern Garmin glass, no carburettor icing and up to 30% fuel savings at 600 kg (1,323 lb) MTOW.
Low-wing all-metal construction with a 130 cm (51 in) cockpit. The same trusted Classic shell, upgraded for a cleaner, smarter flying experience.
The fuel-injected engine is monitored through a Garmin G3X Touch display, so at least one G3X is always on board and a fully analogue panel is not offered. A dual G3X Touch panel with GMC 507 autopilot is available as an option. Electric elevator and flap trim are standard for lighter, more precise handling.
Two Garmin G3X Touch glass displays showing flight instruments, moving map and full engine monitoring. Touch control with physical knobs as backup, so the pilot is not fighting a touchscreen in turbulence.
Analog flight instruments (airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, compass) plus analog engine gauges, the standard panel on the UL/LSA base aircraft. A simple, familiar layout popular for ab-initio training and pilots who prefer a serviceable panel. Glass can replace or supplement it.
Garmin GMC 507 autopilot with a dedicated Blue LEVEL button that returns the aircraft to wings-level flight at a single push. It handles the routine legs to cut pilot workload, and the pilot stays in command for the parts that matter.
Garmin GNC 215A NAV/COM radio for communication and VOR navigation, a certified backup to GPS navigation.
Touchscreen GPS, NAV and COM navigator with LPV approach capability for instrument approaches down to near-precision minimums.
B23 is certified for Night VFR with the glass cockpit, autopilot and lighting to support it. On UL/LSA models night flying is a build-up option, not a certification.
Garmin Flight Stream 510 linking the panel to a tablet for wireless flight- plan transfer, weather and traffic with ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot.
Electronically fuel-injected Rotax 912 iS Sport with FADEC engine management and a 2,000-hour TBO. No carburettor icing, automatic mixture, easier starts and up to 30% lower fuel burn than carbureted engines.
Configured to order · matched to the Rotax 912 iS Sport
Choose between an economical fixed-pitch propeller and a constant-speed unit that holds its optimal blade angle across climb and cruise. Every Bristell is built to order, so the propeller is matched to your engine and mission.
Benign handling on a proven all-metal airframe, with a BRS parachute and protection systems available to your spec.
Ballistic parachute that lowers the entire aircraft under a canopy in an emergency. Works within a defined minimum altitude and speed envelope.
Benign, forgiving handling with gentle stall characteristics and no sudden wing drop, which gives the pilot time to react. Well suited to training and lower-time pilots.
4-point AmSafe restraint system for both occupants on premium leather seats — better restraint and load distribution in a hard landing or impact.
AT1 active traffic unit that shows surrounding traffic directly on the glass cockpit, independent of ADS-B coverage.
Garmin transponder with ADS-B In and Out. Displays nearby traffic and makes the aircraft visible to ATC and other aircraft. Meets the FAA 2020 ADS-B Out mandate.
406 MHz emergency locator transmitter that signals the aircraft's position to search-and-rescue satellites after a hard landing or crash.
Whelen wing strobes and navigation lights that keep the aircraft visible to other traffic, day and night.
Dedicated backup battery (IBBS) that keeps the glass cockpit powered during an alternator or electrical failure.
Independent standby display that keeps attitude, airspeed and altitude available if the main glass display fails. Garmin GI 275 on B23, G5 on UL/LSA.
All-metal aircraft structure that deforms predictably under load and shows damage on the surface, unlike composite where damage can stay hidden. Fatigue behavior is predictable and well understood.
Aithre cockpit carbon monoxide monitor that warns of CO before it affects the pilot.
Classic 912iS · UL / LSA · Rotax 912 iS Sport · 2,000 h TBO · MTOW 600 kg (1,323 lbs)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Power | 73.6 kW 100 HP |
| Max Speed (VH) | 237 km/h 128 KTAS |
| Rate of Climb | 5.8 m/s 1,150 fpm |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | 600 kg 1,323 lbs |
| Empty Weight | 310 kg 683 lbs |
| Useful Load | 270 kg 595 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L 31.7 US gal |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.204 m 26' 11" |
| Length | 6.04 m 19' 10" |
| Cabin Width | 130 cm 51.2 in |
All specifications per applicable Type Certificate.
Approved under national ultralight rules country by country — from Germany's DAEC, Europe's largest ultralight market, to Australia's RAAus.
Standard essentials, with Single Lever Power Control (SLPC) available to pair with the fuel-injected engine. Build the cockpit to your spec.
Centre-stick design with independent left and right sticks. No control yoke obstruction, for a direct and intuitive control feel.
Rudder pedals adjustable through two or three positions to fit pilots of different heights.
USB-A and USB-C charging ports per seat. Power for tablets, ANR headsets and EFB devices on every flight.
Single Lever Power Control (SLPC) with FADEC on the Rotax 912 iS Sport. Throttle and propeller combine into one lever, so engine management stays simple and the propeller is always set right.
Compatible with FlySto, an online platform that turns recorded G3X flight and engine data into a detailed debrief with track replay, approach scoring and performance against book figures. FlySto is a third-party service, free for individual use with paid plans for high-volume and fleet operations.
Garmin GMA 345 audio panel with Bluetooth and 3D audio for clean radio management and traffic heard in spatial position.
The comfort of the most spacious cabin in its class — 130 cm (51.2 in) wide, and comfortable for two even on long cross-country flights.
Cabin heating with a demisting system for comfort and a clear canopy in cold or damp conditions.
Two 20 kg (44 lbs) wing lockers plus 15 kg (33 lbs) behind the seats, 55 kg (121 lbs) total luggage capacity, with useful load to spare.
Direct nose-wheel steering through the rudder pedals, for full control during taxi, takeoff and landing roll.
Hydraulic differential disc brakes on the rudder pedals for independent left and right braking and precise ground control.
Factory-option tow hook — or, on the B23-915iS and B23-916iS, an aircraft-mounted Tost tow winch — for glider towing, proven with more than 1,000 towing hours in the Swiss Alps. A cost-to-revenue ratio that works for aeroclubs and towing operations — proven in daily club use.
Wing-mounted landing light for night operations and daytime conspicuity.
Every Bristell is built around its pilot. Tell us how you'll fly yours — and we'll build it.
Explore customisation options
Propellers, towing winch, extended range, bush wheels.
Leather trim, alcantara accents, signature stitching.
Heating, panel lighting, USB, oxygen support.
One colour, two colour or three colour schemes, Italian design, Bristell Signature.
Maximum speed is 128 KTAS (237 km/h), with a rate of climb of 1,150 fpm.
The electronically fuel-injected Rotax 912 iS Sport with FADEC — 100 HP (73.5 kW) with a 2,000-hour TBO, running on MOGAS or AVGAS.
Both, depending on region — it flies in the Ultralight (UL) category in Europe and as a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) in the US, at 600 kg (1,323 lbs) MTOW. It is not a type-certified aircraft. In Germany it is DAEC certified (02/2021).
Yes — a BRS whole-aircraft parachute is available as an option on the Classic.
Yes — an optional glider-towing hook is available as a factory option, for gliders up to 700 kg (1,543 lbs) MTOW.
