Texas Aircraft Manufacturing officially revealed its latest creation, the Stallion S-LSA, a single-engine, four-seat aircraft, on Wednesday. The development of this aircraft was a collaborative effort between Texas Aircraft and its Brazil-based sister company, Industria Paulista de Aeronaves (INPAER). Notably, Texas Aircraft aims to secure approval for the Stallion S-LSA under the FAA's proposed Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificates (MOSAIC) regulations.
Excitement surrounding the Stallion S-LSA has been building as the program underwent extensive development. Kyle Braga, Texas Aircraft's North American sales representative, expressed the team's enthusiasm, stating, "This program has been in development for a long time, and we're so very excited to introduce the Stallion S-LSA." While eagerly awaiting the FAA's decision on the new LSA2023 requirements, the Stallion's ASTM approval process has already commenced in Brazil, with plans to initiate the same process in the United States in early 2024.
Powered by a Lycoming IO-360 engine, the Texas Aircraft Stallion S-LSA is expected to offer a top cruise speed of 135 knots, a range of 1,144 NM, and a full-flap stall speed of 52 knots. Flight testing of the first prototype, constructed at INPAER's facility in Campinas Sal Paulo, Brazil, is currently underway, focusing on gathering essential flight data for finalizing the aircraft's design. The company intends to showcase the Stallion for the first time at the highly anticipated 2024 Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida.
