The Classic 916iS is the top of the Classic range, powered by the 160 HP Rotax 916 iS. A 1,500 fpm climb and a 153 KTAS maximum speed in a 600 kg (1,323 lb) UL/LSA airframe.
Low-wing all-metal construction with a 130 cm (51 in) cockpit. The proven Classic airframe carrying the newest and most powerful Rotax engine.
A Garmin G3X Touch display is always on board to monitor the fuel-injected 916 iS, so there is no fully analogue option. A complete dual G3X Touch glass cockpit with autopilot is available to match the most capable engine in the Classic line.
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.
The latest turbocharged Rotax 916 iS with FADEC engine management delivers 160 HP (117.6 kW) with a 2,000-hour TBO. Class-leading power-to-weight and the strongest performance of any Rotax piston engine.
Configured to order · matched to the Rotax 916 iS
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.
The 916 iS brings the most power in the Classic range with a 2,000-hour TBO, so top performance keeps reasonable maintenance economics.
All Rotax engines run on both MOGAS RON 95 and AVGAS 100LL. MOGAS saves up to 30% on fuel cost — and is available almost anywhere.
Rotax 9-series engines carry a 2,000-hour TBO. Lower amortised engine cost per flight hour for high-utilisation operators and schools.
Benign handling and all-metal construction — with a BRS parachute and a full protection package available for the most powerful Classic.
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 916iS · UL / LSA · Rotax 916 iS · 153 KTAS · 1,500 fpm climb · MTOW 600 kg (1,323 lbs)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Power | 117.7 kW 160 HP |
| Max Speed (VH) | 283 km/h 153 KTAS |
| Rate of Climb | 7.6 m/s 1,500 fpm |
| Service Ceiling | 7,010 m 23,000 ft |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | 600 kg 1,323 lbs |
| Empty Weight | 365 kg 805 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.
Every Bristell ships with the same factory backing, service network and personalisation options — wherever in the world it lands.
2 YR · 500 H · 1,000 LDG
2 years, 500 flight hours, or 1,000 landings — whichever comes first. Covers airframe, electrical installation, engine installation and aircraft completion. Rotax engine and avionics carry separate manufacturer warranties.
24/7 worldwide
Your direct line to the factory in Kunovice. Service, parts and custom requests — handled by the people who built your aircraft.
30+ countries
Authorised service in 30+ countries. Wherever you land, your aircraft stays in the air.
Standard essentials and optional comforts, with heavy-duty wing spars available — a cockpit specced to match the power. FlySto-compatible.
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.
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 153 KTAS (283 km/h), with a rate of climb of 1,500 fpm and a service ceiling of 23,000 ft (7,010 m).
The turbocharged, fuel-injected Rotax 916 iS with FADEC — 160 HP (117.6 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 (10/2024).
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 850 kg (1,874 lbs) MTOW.
