Because it stems from a "pure" passion for a type of flying that is easy-going, calm and goes against the current trend. Today the market is oriented towards low-wing designs, side-by-side seating and front-wheel tricycle undercarriages. The Savage rebels against that approach and challenges it ...!Don't forget that really this plane can land in wild and remote areas. See our videos or the special accessories list, and you will understand why we consider our product really "savage"

Inspired by one of the timeless legends of aviation, the Piper Cub, it consequently features many of its characteristics: excellent STOL performance, superb all-round visibility (even downwards with the optional transparent flooring), comfort, good handling and easy emergency landing thanks to its tough undercarriage and a "flare" at around 65 km/h. Much slower if equipped with our special Vortex generators Kit.Fast-steep climb rate and cruise performance are excellent thanks to contained weight and a low-drag cross-section. It is, then, a fast-cruise machine that is also at home on small airfields with difficult, obstructed approaches.

A lot has been said about this: that it is difficult during taxiing because forward visibility is impaired, that propeller torque is difficult to contrast on take-off, that landing requires expert skill, that it is easy to flip over and is unmanageable in crosswinds and so on. These statements are often made by pilots with no direct experience of this type of aircraft who do not distinguish between different versions. Of course, pilots flying "taildragger" aircraft must always be fully aware of their particular characteristics because, on the one hand, while they require only short runways and give secure off-field landings, they do, on the other, require greater precision. With the Savage a pilot who is 1.65 m tall can see ahead perfectly without having to zigzag. Special devices which limit the effects of torque means it is no longer necessary to "pedal" the aircraft this way and that to keep it under control. As it is high off the ground it cannot flip over, even when braked hard on grass. With crosswinds, in addition to effecting a classic "crab" approach, it is advisable to set down the main undercarriage first gently and then let the tail drop to dissipate speed gradually: the brakes and powerful rudder do the rest. Finally, the real difference in landing lies in setting the correct approach speed, thanks to which the Savage automatically effects a "3-point" touchdown.

The most suitable is undoubtedly the 80 HP Rotax 912 UL.However the most delivered and requested is the Rotax 912 s (100hp). If the aircraft is to be used under certain conditions there is a turbo-compressor version (Rotax 914). BMW, LIMBACH and SUBARU engines have also be mounted. Few Jabiru engine were also installed and are flying regurarly.Some Smarts diesel engines are operated by few planes too. We are waiting for some news coming soon from Lycoming and Continental.Our plan is to offer the 3th model, that will be introduced in April, with a Lycoming IO233 (new engine that will be soon into the market).Stay tuned.

All welding, fabric skin application and checks have already been carried out. No special tools are required, the wings are already complete, ailerons and flaps are fully constructed. The controls are ready to be fitted (already powder-painted). Painting aside, some 450 to 550 working hours will be required for persons of average manual ability.

With a little experience, the 100 HP Rotax and a fixed-pitch propeller you can take off in about 75 m (temperature 25°C, no wind,MTOW 472,5 kg). Above all, you can stop in less than 70 m. And thanks to the low-profile cross-section real cruising speed is 160 km/h (depends on the engine and prop.)! A simple Rotax 80 hp, with a good variable propeller (described in our options list) can cruise at 150-155 km/h with about 4.300 rpm. Rotax 100 hp with similar propeller will fly at 170km/h with about 4.350 rpm. Our best performance with VGs installed and standard propeller and atmosphere was (single pilot 85 kg) : take off 38 mt. Landing less than 30 mt.

A special coupling at the wing-fuselage attachment point allows them to be folded in abput 30 minutes for easy in-hanger storage. A new faster system is under development.

The barycentre range allows the aircraft to be flown without having to make any significant trim modifications even with passengers as heavy as 125 kg!

The reticular chromo-molybdenum steel structure is extremely strong, yet there is nothing to stop you cutting, replacing and re-welding a damaged aircraft part without having to send it back to the factory, thus keeping repair costs low in comparison to aluminium structures.

All the necessary bushings are already welded into the fuselage, as standard. It is possible (only for the Classic) to order the second door (left). On the new ordered planes, few special fittings will be welded during the contruction of the structure. The same fittings can also be riveted for planes already flying and only later converted into the float version. The amphibious version includes also the installation of the vortex generators as standard.

The true Bushflying is an art and it is not easy to tell how much experience, a normal pilot will need before to perform this spectacular type of flying. We can say that a Savage with his docile character will help a lot also the normal pilots, to reach special and unusual places, like beachs, mountains or rought areas, if equipped with the marvellous Alaskan Bushwheels...Anyway in the North of Italy you could contact a school specialized in Bushflying training with the Savage. The same service is avaliable in Germany with our German dealer. Pls check our links and delaer's page for the addresses.

If you order a new plane you can choose the reinforced landing gear as an option and order the Bushwheel kit with the special axles. You could also purchase as a "first order", the special wheels (and brake system) very adapt for this kind of flying and expecially designed for the Bushwheels. If you already have a Savage, you could use your normal landing gear, but you have to order, the Bushwheel kit and the axles. The time required to change the standard configuration into the Bushwheel version is less than 3 hours.

Same landing gear as the standard plane. Longer axles, and your Savage will be transformed easily into a "mountain plane"...Fixed or retractable skies and your dreams...will start...Nothing will be easier....One of the most famous European mountain pilot, Mr. Cesare Balbis, is now ready to try landings close to the 3.500mt, into the Alps with our retractable skies ....Check his webpage. Find the address into our "friends" page.Our German delaer landed several times on the most famous German Glacier. See the video..

More than 190 planes were sold at the moment. The delivery time comes from 4 to 6 months. It dependes on the period on which the order is forwarded.

We know more than one flying school that reached the honorable time of more than 1.000 operative hours without any special problems. Considering that the planes used for flying school probably have a deterorioration rate of about 1,5:1 we could consider, that those planes have received the same stress as a private plane owned only for flying pleasure, would get in about 1.500 hours. Many many planes around the world have reached more than 6-700 flying hours. Only one curiosity: at the moment we never were required to change the covering due to the long life service of any plane.

The lower fuel burn (compared to the general aviation certified planes) and the easy to mantain and repair characteristics of the Savages, were enough interesting factors for many Clubs in Germany and Italy to decide to buy and operate our plane as a glider towing. Sure to tow more than 650/700 kg will be not so easy. But below these values, the towing characteristics of the Savage will allow to manage with good results, this interesting "job"..Our bigger specialist is Mr. Tom Huber, our German delaer. Don't esitate to contact us for more informations.See the video into the download area.

Yes, it is possible to retrofit the planes (already existing), with our special vortex generators kit. Easy to install. They will be simply glued on the top of the wings, and on the bottom of the stabilizers. The stall speed will decrease of about 5 mph. With power on, the angle of attack, will be simply incredible, allowing the pilots to slow the plane and make really special and short landings. The "flare" will also be easier. The rate of turn will be faster. The most frequent comments after the installing of this kit were always the same: SIMPLY AMAZING....!