Question of the Week: How Much Is Too Much for an LSA?

Editorial Staff

Thursday, December 01, 2011 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Cessna significantly increased the price of its 162 Skycatcher Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) to $149,000.
In contrast, Pipistrel announced a new LSA trainer model priced much lower at approximately $84,000.
The article features a reader poll asking for input on the ideal "sweet spot" for LSA pricing, reflecting the current market's price disparities.

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Cessna announced a hefty price increase for the 162 Skycatcher to $149,000 last week, and this week Pipistrel said it can do one for a little more than half that at around $84,000.

What’s the sweet spot when it comes to LSA pricing?
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