Pulsar

The Pulsar, introduced by Aero Designs in 2017, quickly became a benchmark for modern light sport aircraft. Developed after a five‑year research program that combined composite airframe technology with advanced aerodynamics, the Pulsar was first unveiled at the 2017 Paris Air Show. Its development was driven by the desire to offer pilots a high‑performance, low‑cost platform that could operate from short fields and deliver fuel‑efficient cruising speeds above 200 km/h.

Key features include a carbon‑fiber monocoque fuselage, a laminar‑flow wing with winglets, and a digital fly‑by‑wire control system that integrates GPS‑linked autopilot functions. The aircraft is powered by a turbo‑charged 115‑horsepower Rotax 915 iS engine, providing a climb rate of 1,800 ft/min and a range of 1,300 km. An ergonomic glass cockpit with dual 12‑inch displays offers real‑time engine monitoring, synthetic‑vision terrain mapping, and ADS‑B traffic awareness.

The Pulsar’s significance lies in its influence on the light‑sport market: it proved that high‑tech materials and avionics could be mass‑produced at a price accessible to flight schools and private owners. Its success spurred competitors to adopt similar design philosophies, accelerating the overall modernization of general aviation.