Bristell UL/LSA RG M 916iS
MOSAIC eligible · LSA

Bristell UL/LSA RG M 916iS

The Fastest MOSAIC Bristell. 160 HP, Retractable.

DESIGN & GALLERY

Clean lines, lowest drag.

Low-wing all-metal construction with retractable gear for minimum drag, and the widest cockpit in the LSA segment at 51 in (130 cm).

Bristell RG M 916iS — exterior detail
Bristell RG M 916iS — exterior detail
Bristell RG M 916iS — exterior detail
Avionics & Technology

Glass built for the long leg.

A Garmin G3X Touch display monitors the fuel-injected turbo as standard, with a dual G3X Touch panel and GMC 507 autopilot available to make long, fast cross-country flights easy and low-workload.

Bristell B23 panel

Dual glass cockpit (Garmin G3X Touch)

Optional

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.

Cluster of round analog flight and engine gauges in a Bristell instrument panel.

Analog flight and engine instruments

Standard

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 LEVEL button (Garmin GMC 507)

Optional

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.

Safety & Certification

Safety for the long leg.

Benign handling and all-metal construction for the long cross-country leg, with a BRS parachute and further protection available.

Bristell B23 descending under the deployed BRS whole-aircraft parachute

BRS whole-aircraft parachute

Optional

Ballistic parachute that lowers the entire aircraft under a canopy in an emergency. Works within a defined minimum altitude and speed envelope.

bristell aircraft top view

Predictable behavior

Standard

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 safety harness

4-point safety harness

Standard

4-point AmSafe restraint system for both occupants on premium leather seats — better restraint and load distribution in a hard landing or impact.

Certification

Where you can fly it

MOSAIC eligible

Under the FAA's MOSAIC framework, open to Sport Pilots in the United States.

LSA

Flies as a Light-Sport Aircraft in markets that use the LSA category.

Smart Details

Details built for distance.

Retractable gear and a constant-speed propeller — the flagship RG cockpit. FlySto-compatible.

Bristell glass cockpit fitted with dual control sticks for both seats.

Dual control sticks

Standard

Centre-stick design with independent left and right sticks. No control yoke obstruction, for a direct and intuitive control feel.

Adjustable rudder-pedal mechanism with its pedal-setting adjustment lever.

Adjustable rudder pedals

Optional

Rudder pedals adjustable through two or three positions to fit pilots of different heights.

Dual USB charging ports built into a Bristell cockpit panel.

USB charging ports

Optional

USB-A and USB-C charging ports per seat. Power for tablets, ANR headsets and EFB devices on every flight.

FlySto flight-analysis dashboard showing a three-dimensional flight track and performance data.

Flight analysis (FlySto)

Standard

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.

Bluetooth symbol denoting the cockpit's Bluetooth-enabled audio panel.

Bluetooth audio panel

Optional

Garmin GMA 345 audio panel with Bluetooth and 3D audio for clean radio management and traffic heard in spatial position.

Built to Order

No two leave the factory the same.

Every Bristell is built around its pilot. Tell us how you'll fly yours — and we'll build it.

Explore customisation options
Bristell built-to-order personalisation — every aircraft configured to its pilot
MISSION ADD-ONS

Propellers, towing winch, extended range, bush wheels.

CABIN ATMOSPHERE

Leather trim, alcantara accents, signature stitching.

COMFORT TOUCHES

Heating, panel lighting, USB, oxygen support.

EXTERIOR FINISH

One colour, two colour or three colour schemes, Italian design, Bristell Signature.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest MOSAIC Bristell?

The Bristell RG M 916iS — retractable gear plus the turbocharged 160 HP Rotax 916 iS deliver a 155 KTAS maximum speed and a 1,950 fpm climb.

What is the range of the Bristell RG M 916iS?

Range beyond 755 NM (1,400 km) — retractable gear and a constant-speed propeller turn turbo power into serious cross-country reach.

How does the retractable gear on the Bristell RG M work?

The landing gear is hydraulically retractable and standard — a configuration newly opened to Light Sport Aircraft by the FAA's expanded MOSAIC rules.

What category does the Bristell RG M 916iS fly in?

It flies as a Light Sport Aircraft under the FAA's expanded MOSAIC rules at 1,323 lbs (600 kg) MTOW. It is available exclusively in the USA and is not a type-certified aircraft.

Does the Bristell RG M 916iS have a BRS parachute?

A BRS whole-aircraft parachute is optional on the RG M, alongside optional ADS-B In and Out, angle-of-attack and a 406 ELT.

Bristell UL/LSA RG M 916iS