Stolp Starduster Too SA300 - 4 shares available
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Rare chance to own a share in the UK's only 250hp Stolp Starduster Too SA300. This 'big engine' aerobatic machine boasts 80hrs since a no-expense-spared 2018 rebuild, zero-timed IO-540/Hartzell prop, inverted systems, and smoke. LAA approved, forgiving, with a rich display history. Ideal for intermediate aeros & touring from Nayland. Tailwheel/aerobatic rating essential. £8000 per share.
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Rare opportunity to be a part of a syndicate owning the only ‘big engine’ Stolp Starduster Too SA300 in the UK, equipped with a 250hp IO-540 rather than the more typical 180hp O-360 variants.
I have sourced the aircraft and hangarage (it’s at Nayland and would ideally stay there); at this stage I’m looking for either 4 or 5 other shareholders to join me in purchasing the aircraft. Tailwheel and aerobatic rating is essential. It’s a superb aircraft and a one of a kind; perfect for intermediate Aeros and also for local touring too.
Please get in contact if you’re interested and I can fill you in on the finer details.
The aircraft equipped with a Hartzell constant-speed prop, inverted fuel and oil systems, as well as a smoke system, and has only flown 80 hours since she was entirely rebuilt in 2018, having always been hangared since. She would make a fantastic display machine given the striking colour scheme, smoke system, noise and excess power and is very forgiving in the air and on ground unlike a Pitts.
Initially built in the USA in 1971 and first arrived in the UK in 1978, initially operating with a Lycoming O-435 engine before being replaced with an IO-540 in 1984. She became a well known aircraft on the UK display scene in the 1980s and 1990s featuring a variety of striking colour schemes. The previous owner acquired the aircraft in 1997 and flew it for several years before commencing a full rebuild, which was completed in 2018. I then purchased the aircraft in 2022 and enlisted the help of Starduster legend Jim McTaggart to make several improvements to the aircraft and carry out the LAA aerobatic test flying acceptance, which was completed in August 2024.
Comes with a vast documented history, including an extensive folder of receipts covering the rebuild, from which it's clear no expense was spared. Flight Power Services completed the engine Zero Time, and the full engine inspection report is available. The Propeller was zero timed by Brinkley, with both having flown approximately. 80hrs since.
Features the following:
TTAF 1080 hrs, 90hrs since complete rebuild completed in 2018
Engine LYCOMING IO-540-C4B5 TTE 80hrs since zero time
HARTZELL HC-C2YR-4CF TT 80hrs since zero time
Aerobatic Approval in place
Full inverted oil system
Smoke system
Strobe and Nav lights
Cushions trimmed in Italian leather
Reinforced fuselage as per LAA requirements
Gun-drilled Grove spring gear leg
Upgraded and strengthened engine frame as per LAA requirements
Trig TY91 radio
Stand stand-alone two-place intercom
MGL Vega for temp, pressure, voltage and CHTs
Backup analogue Oil pressure gauge
G-meter
Storage locker in rear headrest
Dual flight and engine controls in both front and rear cockpits
Complete set of cockpit and wing covers
Excellent take-off and climb performance