The Certified Trainer. Built for Schools, Ready for Adventure.
Carbureted Rotax 912 ULS on the proven B23 airframe, type-certified under EASA CS-23 and FAA Part 23. BRS whole-aircraft parachute as standard. The lowest-cost way into a certified Bristell and a natural first trainer for flight schools.
Low-wing, all-metal construction with a bubble canopy and the widest cockpit in its class at 130 cm (51 in). A CS-23 type-certified airframe engineered for intensive flight school use.
Two Garmin G3X Touch displays, GMC 507 autopilot with single-push Blue LEVEL, ADS-B In and Out, a GI 275 backup display and angle-of-attack indication, all standard. Certified for Night VFR. The optional Garmin GTN 650Xi adds IFR-capable GPS navigation to the panel, but the aircraft is not IFR certified — the certified IFR platform in the B23 line is the B23-915 IFR.
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.
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 time-proven Rotax 912 ULS delivers 100 HP with carbureted simplicity. Proven across thousands of aircraft worldwide, with straightforward maintenance and low running costs.
Hydraulic constant-speed · 3-blade · matched to the Rotax 912 ULS
A hydraulic three-blade MT-Propeller constant-speed unit. It holds the optimal blade angle across climb and cruise for smooth, predictable handling.
Rotax fuel flexibility (MOGAS or AVGAS) and a 2,000-hour TBO substantially lower per-hour operating cost, a hard requirement for flight schools and high-utilisation fleets.
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.
Whole-aircraft BRS parachute, benign stall handling and an all-metal, repairable airframe — a trainer built with safety margins as standard.
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.
B23-912 · EASA CS-23 & FAA Part 23 TYPE CERTIFIED · MTOW 750 kg (1,653 lbs) · Useful load 300 kg (661 lbs)
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Power | 73.6 kW 100 HP |
| Stall Speed (clean) | 93 km/h 50 KCAS |
| Max Speed (VH) | 217 km/h 117 KTAS |
| Rate of Climb | 3.6 m/s 700 fpm |
| Service Ceiling | 4,267 m 14,000 ft |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | 750 kg 1,653 lbs |
| Empty Weight | 450 kg 992 lbs |
| Useful Load | 300 kg 661 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L 31.7 US gal |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.274 m 30' 5" |
| Length | 6.585 m 21' 7" |
| Cabin Width | 130 cm 51.2 in |
All specifications per applicable Type Certificate.
Type-certified under EASA CS-23 — the design, testing and documentation examined and approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
Type-certified under FAA Part 23 — approved by the Federal Aviation Administration for the United States.
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.
Every B23 ships cockpit-complete — flight controls, cabin systems and 55 kg (121 lbs) of luggage as standard, FlySto-compatible for training debriefs.
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.
Wing-mounted landing light for night operations and daytime conspicuity.
EASA certified exhaust silencer that reduces noise significantly and enables operations at noise-restricted airports where other aircraft must stay on the ground.
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.
117 KTAS (217 km/h) maximum level speed. Rate of climb is 700 fpm (3.56 m/s) and the service ceiling is 14,000 ft (4,267 m).
120 L (31.7 US gal). The Rotax 912 ULS runs on MOGAS or AVGAS.
Yes. The B23-912 is EASA CS-23 Certified (10/2020) and FAA Part 23 Certified (09/2025) — the only B23 variant with full FAA type certification. It is also certified by CAA UK (09/2023) and CASA Australia (06/2021), with Night VFR approval.
The carbureted Rotax 912 ULS with 100 HP (73.5 kW) and a 2,000-hour TBO, running on MOGAS or AVGAS.
Yes. The BRS whole-aircraft parachute is standard equipment, alongside a 4-point AmSafe harness.
