LSA · MOSAIC eligible

Bristell B23M

The certified B23 airframe as a MOSAIC Light Sport Aircraft. Three Rotax engines, configured your way.

Overview

The B23, unlocked for the US.

The Bristell B23M takes the airframe of our type-certified B23 — engineered to FAA Part 23 standards and flown hard by flight schools worldwide — and brings it to the US market as a Light Sport Aircraft engineered ready for the FAA's MOSAIC rules, whose new-aircraft certification framework takes effect on July 24, 2026. Where the type-certified B23 is fixed by its certificate, the B23M is configured to its owner: choose one of three fuel-injected Rotax engines, pick your propeller and specify the panel you want. Sport Pilot eligible, with a BRS whole-aircraft parachute as standard.

Built for the way you fly.

Sport pilots

Fly under Sport Pilot rules without an FAA medical certificate — certified-grade engineering with LSA simplicity, benign handling and a bubble canopy with a view in every direction.

Flight schools

The operating economics a US training fleet needs — engines that run on automotive MOGAS, TBO up to 2,000 hours, dual sticks and benign stall behavior, on the same airframe flight schools operate as the type-certified B23.

Travelling

Up to 780 NM (1,445 km) of range at 75% power with the 912 iS — B23 airframe data — and turbocharged variants that hold their cruise performance at altitude, up to a service ceiling of 18,000 ft (5,486 m).

Design · Exterior

All-metal. Low-wing. Certified-grade bones.

The B23M is the same all-metal, low-wing airframe as the type-certified B23 — a longer fuselage, a larger aluminum rudder and bigger, more efficient flaps and stabilizer, engineered for intensive flight-school use as much as for private touring. The bubble canopy gives all-round visibility from both seats.

Design · Cockpit

One cabin. Your cockpit.

Every B23M shares the same 51.2 in (130 cm) cabin — the widest in its class — with dual sticks and an ergonomically arranged panel. Unlike the type-certified B23, the panel is yours to specify — the Garmin AXIS glass cockpit comes standard, and the panel builds up from there to match your mission.

Avionics & Technology

Garmin AXIS standard. The rest, your way.

Every B23M ships with the Garmin AXIS glass cockpit as standard — NAV/COMM radio and audio panel built into the screen, so one display replaces the whole radio stack. From there, configure the panel to your mission — GMC 507 autopilot, ADS-B In and Out and an IFR-capable GTN 650Xi navigator are available.

Garmin AXIS glass cockpit

Standard

Garmin's integrated flight display — NAV/COMM radio and audio panel built into the screen, so one display replaces the whole radio stack, with SafeTaxi, a dedicated emergency button and synthetic vision. Standard on every B23M.

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.

IFR GPS navigator (Garmin GTN 650Xi)

Optional

Touchscreen GPS, NAV and COM navigator with LPV approach capability for instrument approaches down to near-precision minimums.

A Bristell silhouetted against a low sun over mountains, representing night-VFR flying.

Night flying capability (Night VFR)

Optional

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.

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Engines

Choose your power

The same B23 airframe carries three fuel-injected Rotax engine options, from the efficient 100 HP (73.5 kW) 912 iS to the turbocharged 160 HP (117.6 kW) 916 iS. Every engine has FADEC electronic engine management, runs on automotive MOGAS or AVGAS — and the turbocharged 915 iS and 916 iS hold their performance at altitude.

Rotax 912 iS Sport fuel-injected engine installed in a Bristell aircraft, close-up of the powerplant — Rotax 912 iS Sport
100 HP / 73.5 kW

Rotax 915 iS turbocharged aircraft engine, close-up of the powerplant — Rotax 915 iS
141 HP / 103.7 kW

Engine Rotax 916iS in Bristell Aircraft — Rotax 916 iS
160 HP / 117.6 kW

Choose your power
Engine	Rotax 912 iS Sport	Rotax 915 iS	Rotax 916 iS
Power	100 HP / 73.5 kW	141 HP / 103.7 kW	160 HP / 117.6 kW
Injection / FADEC	Fuel injection · FADEC	Fuel injection · FADEC	Fuel injection · FADEC
Fuel	MOGAS / AVGAS	MOGAS / AVGAS	MOGAS / AVGAS
TBO	2,000 hours	1,200 hours	2,000 hours

Rotax 912 iS Sport

Power: 100 HP / 73.5 kW
Injection / FADEC: Fuel injection · FADEC
Fuel: MOGAS / AVGAS
TBO: 2,000 hours

Rotax 915 iS

Power: 141 HP / 103.7 kW
Injection / FADEC: Fuel injection · FADEC
Fuel: MOGAS / AVGAS
TBO: 1,200 hours

Rotax 916 iS

Power: 160 HP / 117.6 kW
Injection / FADEC: Fuel injection · FADEC
Fuel: MOGAS / AVGAS
TBO: 2,000 hours

Propeller

Your propeller, your choice.

Propeller of Your Choice

Every B23M leaves the factory with a propeller matched to its engine and mission — choose a Hartzell, MT-Propeller or DUC unit, fixed-pitch or constant-speed, configured to order. An economical fixed-pitch propeller keeps operation simple; a constant-speed unit automatically adjusts blade pitch to hold optimal RPM through climb and cruise, making the most of the turbocharged engines.

Single-lever power control throttle in a Bristell centre console.

Single Lever Power Control (SLPC)

B23M-912iS

With the 912 iS and a constant-speed propeller, optional SLPC with FADEC combines throttle and propeller control in one lever — engine management stays simple and the propeller is always set right.

Features

Main features

The equipment that defines every B23M — safety systems that come with the aircraft, and pilot details you configure to your mission.

BRS whole-aircraft parachute

Standard

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

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.

Bristell all-metal 2024-T3 aluminium airframe construction

All-metal airframe

Standard

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.

Bristell B23 cockpit interior with two seats in the 130 cm (51.2 in) wide cabin

The most spacious cockpit in its class

Standard

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.

Dual control sticks

Standard

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

Steerable nose wheel

Standard

Direct nose-wheel steering through the rudder pedals, for full control during taxi, takeoff and landing roll.

Open wing-root luggage locker on a red-and-white Bristell being loaded by hand.

Luggage capacity 55 kg (121 lbs)

Optional

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.

Active traffic system

Optional

AT1 active traffic unit that shows surrounding traffic directly on the glass cockpit, independent of ADS-B coverage.

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Specifications

Technical data

All three engine variants side by side — the airframe is identical to the type-certified B23, and the figures below are B23 airframe data. Rows where the variants differ are marked next to the row label.

Technical data
Specification	B23M-912iS Rotax 912 iS Sport	B23M-915iS Rotax 915 iS	B23M-916iS Rotax 916 iS
Weights & Dimensions
MTOW	750 kg / 1,653 lbs	750 kg / 1,653 lbs	750 kg / 1,653 lbs
Useful load	300 kg / 661 lbs	285 kg / 628 lbs	260 kg / 573 lbs
Fuel capacity	120 L / 31.7 gal	120 L / 31.7 gal	120 L / 31.7 gal
Wingspan	9.274 m / 30 ft 5 in	9.274 m / 30 ft 5 in	9.274 m / 30 ft 5 in
Length	6.585 m / 21 ft 7 in	6.585 m / 21 ft 7 in	6.585 m / 21 ft 7 in
Cabin width	130 cm / 51.2 in	130 cm / 51.2 in	130 cm / 51.2 in
Performance
Max speed (VH)	111 KTAS / 206 km/h	150 KTAS / 278 km/h	146 KTAS / 270 km/h
Cruise (75%)	106 KTAS / 196 km/h	136 KTAS / 252 km/h	130 KTAS / 241 km/h
Range (75%)	780 NM / 1,445 km	340 NM / 630 km	608 NM / 1,126 km
Rate of climb	702 fpm / 3.6 m/s	1,259 fpm / 6.4 m/s	1,320 fpm / 6.7 m/s
Service ceiling	14,000 ft / 4,267 m	18,000 ft / 5,486 m	18,000 ft / 5,486 m
Certifications
Cert basis	MOSAIC eligible · LSA	MOSAIC eligible · LSA	MOSAIC eligible · LSA
IFR	No	No	No
Night VFR	No	No	No
BRS parachute	Standard	Standard	Standard

B23M-912iSRotax 912 iS Sport

Weights & Dimensions

MTOW: 750 kg / 1,653 lbs
Useful load: 300 kg / 661 lbs
Fuel capacity: 120 L / 31.7 gal
Wingspan: 9.274 m / 30 ft 5 in
Length: 6.585 m / 21 ft 7 in
Cabin width: 130 cm / 51.2 in

Performance

Max speed (VH): 111 KTAS / 206 km/h
Cruise (75%): 106 KTAS / 196 km/h
Range (75%): 780 NM / 1,445 km
Rate of climb: 702 fpm / 3.6 m/s
Service ceiling: 14,000 ft / 4,267 m

Certifications

Cert basis: MOSAIC eligible · LSA
IFR: No
Night VFR: No
BRS parachute: Standard

B23M-915iSRotax 915 iS

Weights & Dimensions

MTOW: 750 kg / 1,653 lbs
Useful load: 285 kg / 628 lbs
Fuel capacity: 120 L / 31.7 gal
Wingspan: 9.274 m / 30 ft 5 in
Length: 6.585 m / 21 ft 7 in
Cabin width: 130 cm / 51.2 in

Performance

Max speed (VH): 150 KTAS / 278 km/h
Cruise (75%): 136 KTAS / 252 km/h
Range (75%): 340 NM / 630 km
Rate of climb: 1,259 fpm / 6.4 m/s
Service ceiling: 18,000 ft / 5,486 m

Certifications

Cert basis: MOSAIC eligible · LSA
IFR: No
Night VFR: No
BRS parachute: Standard

B23M-916iSRotax 916 iS

Weights & Dimensions

MTOW: 750 kg / 1,653 lbs
Useful load: 260 kg / 573 lbs
Fuel capacity: 120 L / 31.7 gal
Wingspan: 9.274 m / 30 ft 5 in
Length: 6.585 m / 21 ft 7 in
Cabin width: 130 cm / 51.2 in

Performance

Max speed (VH): 146 KTAS / 270 km/h
Cruise (75%): 130 KTAS / 241 km/h
Range (75%): 608 NM / 1,126 km
Rate of climb: 1,320 fpm / 6.7 m/s
Service ceiling: 18,000 ft / 5,486 m

Certifications

Cert basis: MOSAIC eligible · LSA
IFR: No
Night VFR: No
BRS parachute: Standard

Certification

LSA under MOSAIC. Built on a certified airframe.

MOSAIC is the FAA's expanded Light Sport Aircraft rule set — the framework for certificating new light sport aircraft takes effect on July 24, 2026, and the B23M is engineered ready for it. The full authority-by-authority overview lives in the certification matrix.

LSA · MOSAIC

Every B23M variant is engineered to fly as a Light Sport Aircraft under the FAA's MOSAIC rules from July 24, 2026 — Sport Pilot eligible, no FAA medical certificate required. Exclusively for the USA.

FAA Part 23 airframe

The B23M itself is not type-certified — it flies on the same airframe engineered to FAA Part 23 standards that is type-certified as the B23-912 (09/2025).

IFR

IFR-capable avionics are available as an option — an IFR-equipped panel built around the Garmin GTN 650Xi navigator. IFR flight requires the appropriate pilot license and instrument rating; it is not included in Sport Pilot privileges.

Night VFR

Night VFR avionics are available as an option — specify the panel for the operations you fly.

See the full certification matrix→Learn about MOSAIC→

Range

See how far the Bristell B23M flies

Up to 780 NM (1,445 km) of range at 75% power — pick a departure point and see the reach.

Maximum range shown for the B23M-912iS at 75% power — B23 airframe data. Switch the engine variant below the search.

Engine variant

780 NM (1,445 km) at 75% power

Still-air range, no reserve, ISA conditions — shown for illustration only, not for flight planning.

Operating costs

What an hour in the air costs

Set your yearly hours, local MOGAS price and shop rate — the estimate updates as you move the sliders.

Flight hours per year200MOGAS price ($ per US gal)3.80Maintenance labour rate ($ per hour)55

Insurance is not included — premiums vary significantly by market. Ask us for a local quote.

$54per flight hour

~$10,783 a year at 200 hours

Fuel — MOGAS$17.07

Average consumption on a typical flight profile, multiplied by your fuel price — typically among the largest operating costs.

17 L/h (4.5 US gal/h) — average consumption, typical flight profile

Engine & propeller overhaul reserve$19.20

A per-hour set-aside so the engine and propeller overhauls are already funded when TBO comes. Assumes the aircraft flies to its engine TBO; at low annual utilisation, calendar-driven costs can add to this.

Maintenance, oil and other fixed costs$17.65

Scheduled inspections, oil and filters, consumables and other recurring items, spread over your yearly hours.

Estimates are for orientation only and do not constitute an offer.

Read the full note

Estimated operating costs are provided for general information only and do not constitute an offer, a guarantee or financial advice. Actual costs vary with utilisation, fuel prices, insurance terms, maintenance arrangements and country of operation; verify all figures for your own operation before making purchasing decisions.Reference prices: 2026.

Ownership

Factory-backed. Globally serviced. Built to your spec.

Every Bristell ships with the same factory backing, service network and personalisation options — wherever in the world it lands.

Warranty

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.

Bristell Direct

24/7 worldwide

Your direct line to the factory in Kunovice. Service, parts and custom requests — handled by the people who built your aircraft.

Worldwide Support

30+ countries

Authorised service in 30+ countries. Wherever you land, your aircraft stays in the air.

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.

Choice of engine
Three fuel-injected Rotax engines, all with FADEC — the efficient 912 iS (100 HP / 73.5 kW), the turbocharged 915 iS (141 HP / 103.7 kW) and the flagship 916 iS (160 HP / 117.6 kW). Pick the power that matches your mission.
Choice of propeller
Hartzell, MT-Propeller or DUC — fixed-pitch or constant-speed, matched to your engine at the factory. With the 912 iS and a constant-speed unit, optional SLPC combines throttle and propeller in one lever.
Avionics your way
The Garmin AXIS glass cockpit comes standard — build the rest of the panel to your mission, from the GMC 507 autopilot and ADS-B to an IFR-capable GTN 650Xi navigator.
Additional accessories
AT-1 AIR Traffic, LED landing light, cabin heat and more — mission equipment fitted at the factory.
Exterior design
From a clean single-color scheme to a full Bristell Signature design — the factory paint shop finishes every airframe to order.
Interior design
Premium seating — leather trim, alcantara accents and signature stitching, finished around its pilot.
Fly
Book a demo flight, reserve your B23M for the July 2026 MOSAIC phase and join Bristell's global fleet.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is MOSAIC and is the Bristell B23M certified?

MOSAIC is the FAA's expanded Light Sport Aircraft rule set; the framework for certificating new light sport aircraft takes effect on July 24, 2026. The B23M flies as an LSA under the MOSAIC rules, on an all-metal airframe engineered to FAA Part 23 standards — the same airframe that is type-certified as the B23-912. It is available exclusively in the USA.

Do I need an FAA medical certificate to fly the Bristell B23M?

The B23M is built for flight schools and private pilots operating under Sport Pilot rules, who can fly without an FAA medical certificate — certified-grade quality with LSA simplicity.

Which engines are available for the Bristell B23M?

Three fuel-injected Rotax engines, all with FADEC: the 912 iS at 100 HP (73.5 kW) with a 2,000-hour TBO, the turbocharged 915 iS at 141 HP (103.7 kW) with a 1,200-hour TBO, and the turbocharged 916 iS at 160 HP (117.6 kW) with a 2,000-hour TBO. Every engine runs on automotive MOGAS or AVGAS.

Which propeller can I choose for the B23M?

A Hartzell, MT-Propeller or DUC unit — fixed-pitch or constant-speed, matched to your engine and mission at the factory. With the 912 iS and a constant-speed propeller, optional Single Lever Power Control (SLPC) combines throttle and propeller control in one lever.

Can I configure the avionics on the B23M?

Yes. The Garmin AXIS glass cockpit comes standard, and the rest of the panel builds to your specification — GMC 507 autopilot, ADS-B In and Out and an IFR-capable GTN 650Xi navigator are available.

How does the Bristell B23M differ from the B23?

They share the same all-metal airframe. The B23 is type-certified (EASA CS-23 across the family, FAA Part 23 on the B23-912) with a fixed configuration; the B23M flies as an LSA under the FAA's MOSAIC rules, exclusively in the USA, with the engine, propeller and avionics configured to each customer.

Does the Bristell B23M have a parachute?

Yes. A BRS whole-aircraft parachute is standard equipment on every B23M variant, together with a 4-point safety harness on both seats.

How much does a Bristell B23M cost?

The price depends on the engine, propeller and avionics configuration. Request a quote and our team will prepare an offer for your mission.

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Bristell B23M

The B23, unlocked for the US.

Built for the way you fly.

Sport pilots

Flight schools

Travelling

All-metal. Low-wing. Certified-grade bones.

One cabin. Your cockpit.

Garmin AXIS standard. The rest, your way.

Garmin AXIS glass cockpit

Autopilot with LEVEL button (Garmin GMC 507)

IFR GPS navigator (Garmin GTN 650Xi)

Night flying capability (Night VFR)

Choose your power

Rotax 912 iS Sport

Rotax 915 iS

Rotax 916 iS

Your propeller, your choice.

Propeller of Your Choice

Single Lever Power Control (SLPC)

Main features

BRS whole-aircraft parachute

4-point safety harness

All-metal airframe

The most spacious cockpit in its class

Dual control sticks

Steerable nose wheel

Luggage capacity 55 kg (121 lbs)

Active traffic system

Technical data

B23M-912iSRotax 912 iS Sport

Weights & Dimensions

Performance

Certifications

B23M-915iSRotax 915 iS

Weights & Dimensions

Performance

Certifications

B23M-916iSRotax 916 iS

Weights & Dimensions

Performance

Certifications

LSA under MOSAIC. Built on a certified airframe.

See how far the Bristell B23M flies

What an hour in the air costs

Factory-backed. Globally serviced. Built to your spec.

Warranty

Bristell Direct

Worldwide Support

No two leave the factory the same.

Choice of engine

Choice of propeller

Avionics your way

Additional accessories

Exterior design

Interior design

Fly

Frequently asked questions

Bristell B23M