The Most Powerful Bristell Taildragger. 160 HP MOSAIC.
All-metal low-wing tailwheel configuration with a wide 51 in (130 cm) cockpit. Heavy-duty spars standard for confidence in turbulence and on rougher strips.
A Garmin G3X Touch display monitors the fuel-injected turbo as standard, with a dual G3X Touch panel and autopilot available for the faster cross-country legs the 916 iS makes possible.
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.
Analog flight instruments (airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, compass) plus analog engine gauges, the standard panel on the UL/LSA base aircraft. A simple, familiar layout popular for ab-initio training and pilots who prefer a serviceable panel. Glass can replace or supplement it.
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.
Heavy-duty wing spars for turbulence and rougher strips, standard on every tailwheel Bristell — with a BRS parachute available.
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.
Under the FAA's MOSAIC framework, open to Sport Pilots in the United States.
Flies as a Light-Sport Aircraft in markets that use the LSA category.
The defining tailwheel configuration with standard essentials and optional comforts. FlySto-compatible.
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.
Two-wheel fixed gear with a tailwheel, the classic taildragger layout for the enthusiast pilot. The defining feature of the TDO configuration.
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.
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.
Maximum speed is 155 KTAS (287 km/h) with a 1,950 fpm climb — the turbocharged 160 HP Rotax 916 iS holds power to altitude, making it the most powerful Bristell taildragger.
Yes — the TDO M 916iS flies as a Light Sport Aircraft under the FAA's expanded MOSAIC rules, with simple US ownership. It is available exclusively in the USA.
The newest turbocharged, fuel-injected Rotax 916 iS — 160 HP (117.6 kW) with FADEC and a 2,000-hour TBO, burning MOGAS or AVGAS.
474 lbs (215 kg) at 1,323 lbs (600 kg) MTOW, with heavy-duty wing spars standard.
Yes — a BRS whole-aircraft parachute is optional, along with ADS-B, angle-of-attack and a 406 ELT.
