Extra 300

[TXGold]

What is the price of an extra 300, and what kind of operating costs does it have? How is the resale market?

 

[Huggyu2]

Airshow performer Matt Goulian does demo flights in the Extra in Florida. Call/email him with your questions.
1-781-274-7227
[SIZE=-1][email protected][/SIZE]

 

[RedBehren]

They retail for over $300k. MIKE Goulian is the guy... Great airplanes.

 

[Huggyu2]

Actually, the guy the guy in the add I saw is MATT Goulian. I saw the last name and assumed it was the airshow performer. I don't know if they are related, but I do stand corrected. This guy is based in MA.
See: http://executiveflyers.com/html/extra_sales.html
Extras used to be imported by a company in FL. You can google them, I'm sure.

 

[PUNISHER]

It looks like Mike Goulian is helping EXTRA with their new design. I thought he was a cap232 guy but I guess he is getting into EXTRAs now. Either way sounds like a hell of a airplane.
http://mikegoulian.com/ExtraGoulian.pdf

 

[Propnose]

The company was Aerosport, located at St. Augustine airport. Not sure if they are still in operation. A quick search on the internet - I couldn't find Aerosport's website. They might not be in operation anymore after the President of the company passed away from cancer a while back.
Good luck in your search - the Extra is a kick in the pants to fly!

 

[Propnose]

I just found this on www.Extraaircraft.com
USAero - Colorado
Jeff Puckett
5460 So. Quebec Street Suite 250
Greenwood Village, Colorado USA 80111
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 877-FLY-AERO
Fax: 303-773-1157
USAero - California
Chad Graves
2845 East Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90806
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 877-FLY-AERO
Fax: 303-773-1157
USAero West Coast Facility Photos >>
Southeast Aero Sales, Inc
Doug Vayda
PO Box 3209
St Augustine, Florida USA 32805
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 800-990-4870
Executive Flyers Aviation
Mike Goulian
Civil Air Terminal Hanscom Field
Bedford, MA USA 01730
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 781-274-7227
Cell: 781-820-2566

 

[Snakum]

Buy American.

Go Zivko.

 

[Huggyu2]

Buy American. Go Zivko.

A friend of mine bought a Zivko 540 a few years back, then sold it to Kirby Chambliss. Great airplane. Go look at the Red Bull Air Race webpage to see his Zivko in action.

 

[Tram]

Edge's are nice..

 

[Snakum]

I watched Red Bull on cable a couple weeks ago, surprised to see it on TV. I've always wanted to try aerobatics, and I'm trying to schedule some unusual attitude training in an Aerobat in a couple months (posted a request for info here, in fact). After I get my funds built back up I'll probably try to do an Aero course somewhere on a Citabria, or something. Looks like a blast.

 

[agpilot34]

Yup, if you're looking for all out unlimited performance, go with the Edge 540. the Extras are great aircraft, but the Edge WILL outfly them. My company's headquarters and hangar are right next the Zivko operation in Guthrie, OK. I've had the opportunity to go over on several occasions and check out their facility and see various aircraft under construction. last week they had just completed a brand new Red Bull race plane... AWESOME aircraft!! Didnt have my camera with me that day, unfortunately.

 

[Snakum]

The only thing that concerns me about aerobatics is the teeny, tiny parachute you have to wear. I think I'd wanna jump in one of those once (with a reserve, if possible ) just to feel OK about using it when needed.

I did a static line jump when I was in the Army (not at Benning) and I had to literally be pushed out the door. I'm scared to death of heights and am concerned about freezing when it came time to jump from an aircraft in an unrecoverable inverted spin, er sump'n. Of course ... that's a good reason to ensure I don't get the airplane too badly out of shape.

 

[Sonny Crockett]

I have owned two Extra 300S's in the past.

My last one was sold to Red Bull and it is flown by a BA 747 guy, great to see my old airplane doing well.

Walter has redesigned the 300S, made it about 300lbs lighter and I think it is a much better airplane than the Edge, the craftsmanship is light years ahead of many of the other planes on the market.

You can buy a high time straight Extra 300 (two place mid wing) for around 100-125K. PLan on an $$$$$ 1,000 hour inspection and hopefully it had the tail mod done (AD on some Vertical tubing in the tail) the Extra 300L (low wing two place) can be had for around 150K-300K depending on how new and the time on the engine and airframe. The Extra 300S (single seat balls to the wall monster) can be had for around 125K-200K. I sold mine since I was not flying her enough and the price of AVGAS is around $5 a gallon and when you go out and fly a 15 minute routine you burn about 10 gallons, do this three times a day for several days, then ferry to the next contest it all adds up. I had an insurance bill of around $2500 a year (with Airshow coverage and Competition)

I miss my Extra, it was like having a Ferrari. I ended with an Chrsiten Eagle II, I have two seats now, and only 4 cylindes to feed, no where anything close in performance but all the chicks I give rides seem to not mind.

The Edge is a great airplane, but don't knock the Extra out yet, not too mention the MX-2 which might make the Red Bull Race next year as the "Latest and Greatest"

Good luck

 

[Packers]

The Edge 540 is a great airplane but Zivko isn't taking orders for them anymore. Extra is making a great airplane but I think the MX-2 is going to be the airplane that sets the bar in the near future.

 

[Snakum]

What do you guys think about the Zlin 142, Lazer 200, and the Cap 10B?

Not that I will ever be able to afford anything more than a run-out Acrosport 2.

 

[Huggyu2]

I got an hour of dual in a CAP-10C about 2 months ago (it was a "B", but the owner put a new wing on it, making it a "C"). Really nice. Not too extreme. Much more comfortable than the Pitts. He let me land it too. We did spins, hammerheads, a bunch of negative G work, et al.
I'd prefer tandom seating, but, hey, you can't have everything.
All-in-all, I'd consider owning a CAP-10C if I was going to have something along these lines.

 

[mzaharis]

The Edge 540 is a great airplane but Zivko isn't taking orders for them anymore.

Why did they stop?

 

[Packers]

I heard that they have so much other contract work (government?) that is much more lucrative it doesn't pay to build the Edge right now. I don't think they have closed the door on it but just don't have the time in the near future.

I'm going to have to hit the lottery and try to entice them to build one more!

 

[JungleJett]

Get a Sukhoi....

http://www.snaproll-sukhoi.com/

 

[Gorilla]

The only thing that concerns me about aerobatics is the teeny, tiny parachute you have to wear. I think I'd wanna jump in one of those once (with a reserve, if possible ) just to feel OK about using it when needed.

I did a static line jump when I was in the Army (not at Benning) and I had to literally be pushed out the door. I'm scared to death of heights and am concerned about freezing when it came time to jump from an aircraft in an unrecoverable inverted spin, er sump'n. Of course ... that's a good reason to ensure I don't get the airplane too badly out of shape.

Snakum, my adult weight has varied from 210 to 240 lb, right now I'm 220. I jumped a T-10 round canopy a few times from a huey years ago. I think the T-10 is 35' diameter. Let me tell you, I hit like a sack. In six jumps I had one landing on concrete, and one tree landing. After that, I'm thinking "people think this is FUN??" It was VERY unpleasant, and I'll never jump another round canopy again unless I'm guaranteed a reasonable landing.

That said, I think most safety 'chutes vary in diameter, from 24' on up. If I had to bail (no helmet, of course) from an aerobatic plane with a tiny chute, I'd steer for water because a 24' canopy may kill me. So depending upon your weight, if you ever buy or rent a chute, get one big enough.

Not to thread drift, but your avatar makes me laugh - it just cracks me up! Where did you get the pic? What is the context? :laugh:

 

[COOPERVANE]

test 123

 

[agpilot34]

I heard that they have so much other contract work (government?) that is much more lucrative it doesn't pay to build the Edge right now. I don't think they have closed the door on it but just don't have the time in the near future.

I'm going to have to hit the lottery and try to entice them to build one more!

That would be correct. I was told (at the Zivko shop) that right now they just dont have the time to build the 540's with everything else they've got going on. They have NOT cancelled the 540 aircraft, it's just on hold for now. they are, however, still making the 540T two seater.

 

[mzaharis]

That would be correct. I was told (at the Zivko shop) that right now they just dont have the time to build the 540's with everything else they've got going on. They have NOT cancelled the 540 aircraft, it's just on hold for now. they are, however, still making the 540T two seater.

Well, whenever they want to get back into the game of building single-seat 540s, the Red Bull Air Race will be a great endorsement. In the one held over the previous weekend, Steve Jones flew in a 540 for the first time, and won. The upper ranks seem to be dominated by 540s.

 

[CorpLearDriver]

The company was Aerosport, located at St. Augustine airport. Not sure if they are still in operation. A quick search on the internet - I couldn't find Aerosport's website. They might not be in operation anymore after the President of the company passed away from cancer a while back.
Good luck in your search - the Extra is a kick in the pants to fly!

Aerosport was bought by Galaxy Aviation to add to their other two FBOs, the main one is at KPBI and I don't know where the other is. The Extra sales operation move across the field someplace and is still there, but I don't know it's name.

 

[Sonny Crockett]

SOUTHEAST AERO

North side of the field.

Kramer Upchurch is the man to talk to.

 

[Snakum]

I jumped a T-10 round canopy a few times from a huey years ago.

That's what I did ... or rather I was pushed from a UH-1. :erm:

I know they have all sorts of new-fangled chutes for acro nowadays, but I seriously wonder if I'd have enough wits to push off and pull the cord without freezing up. I'd probably just ride the aircraft on in. Yeeee Haaa! :nuts:

The marmott comes from a hillarious photo of a zoo chick 'presenting' a large Himalayan Marmott to the camera, and he looks like he's grinning. It's funny as hell. I've photoshop'd all kinds of Marmott Scenarios with it. I don't have a website up right now or I'd link a few. I have a brand new FO Marmott with a hat and epaulets being held up by the HR chick. A new Network Engineer Marmott holding 'Networking for Dummies'. Stuff like that.

 

[Sonny Crockett]

Unless I am on fire and can't control the airplane I am getting out. Of course at 500ft doing an outside push to level, not much chance to get out anyway. But Strong Parachutes Inc. do make nice seat cushions :}

 

[bap327]

Matt Goulian is the A&P for the family business in MA and is also the sales guy for new and used planes. They have a demo extra there now that he let;s the CFI's fly for fuel.

 

[flyermb]

South East Areo is the company in St Augustine. Kramer Owns the company

If you have any questions, my dad is a mechanic for the company