Description:

I will shortly be putting my 2013 Groppo Trail mk 1, G-ROFS, up for sale.

This is a fantastic and great fun all-metal lightweight taildragger with the Sauer S2400UL engine, stable and easy to fly, and great for grass strip flying. It has folding wings so can be economically stored if required.

Airframe and engine hours 364.5 (increasing due to use).

LAA permit expires May 2026. In my ownership it has had new tyres and tubes, and recently had a thorough annual/permit inspection during which the mandatory lifed 200-hour wing bolts were replaced and signed off (another 190 hours to go).

In excellent mechanical order, and good (although not perfect) cosmetic condition.

The Sauer S2400UL engine is simple, reliable and inexpensive to maintain (based on a VW engine).

Basic analogue panel including a Funkwerk ATR833 LCD radio (8.33 kHz spacing), Funkwerk TRT800H transponder (Mode S), MGL Avionics RPM gauge and engine monitor, plus traditional analogue instruments for ASI, VSI, altimeter, turn and slip, and engine gauges. Electric carb heat.

Empty weight 310 kg, maximum weight 520 kg, so a usable load of 210 kg. Total fuel circa 60 litres (100LL avgas, UL91 or mogas). It has the Hercules climb prop (62x38) and cruises at 80 kts+.

Notably it has a low seat and a headroom modification so it is no problem for a tall pilot in the front (I am 6’3” tall). The seats are adjustable so it can accommodate pilots of any size.

I have owned the aircraft since June 2024. The reason for sale is that I currently have two aircraft, and I would like to consolidate onto one – I can only fly one at a time!

Always hangared in my ownership. The aircraft is currently based in Essex and can be seen by arrangement.

Please give me (David Joy) a call on 07796 951800 if you would like to know more.

£30,000.

Price: £30,000