2016 Alpi Aviation Pioneer 400
Experimental / Homebuilt
Aircraft Details
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Immaculate 2016 Alpi Pioneer 400 (G-NSKY), £110,000. Four-seat light sport aircraft with exceptional short-field performance and superb visibility. Cruises at 120 knots. Low hours: airframe (336), engine (339), propeller (339). Features MGL Challenger 10.4″ EFIS, Trig TY91 & T21 transponders, constant speed propeller, retractable tri-gear. Stylish maroon & grey leather interior, white/maroon/grey exterior. All ADs & SBs complied with. Exceptional value! Wilco Aviation is pleased to exclusively offer for sale this immaculate Pioneer 400, currently located at our home base at Henstridge Airfield in the South West of the United Kingdom. This aircraft is a genuine four-seat light sport aircraft that blends a cruising speed of 120 knots with excellent short-field performance and superb visibility. Boasting an impressive avionics suite, a comprehensive specification, low engine hours, and exceptionally low propeller hours, it represents an outstanding opportunity for the discerning pilot. The Pioneer 400 is a low-wing monoplane featuring a trapezoidal planform wing, swept only on the trailing edge, and fitted with winglets at the tips. Its wing structure is made of wood with a single box spar, covered in pre-preg carbon fibre. The ailerons span about half the wing, while the inboard sections are equipped with slotted flaps. Both the ailerons and flaps are fabric covered. The fuselage and tail section also use a wooden structure with a carbon fibre skin. Power is provided by a 73.5 kW (100 hp) Rotax 912iS flat-four engine, which drives a variable-pitch propeller. The cabin is located over the wing and features two pairs of side-by-side seats. Access is via two upward-opening doors, and there is a baggage compartment located behind the rear seats. The tail assembly has straight-edged, swept vertical surfaces and a long dorsal strake. The horizontal stabilisers are roughly trapezoidal in shape, with a straight leading edge. Both the rudder and elevators are fabric covered; the rudder is balanced, and both it and the port elevator are fitted with trim tabs. This aircraft is equipped with retractable tricycle landing gear; although when retracted, the nose-wheel remains partially exposed. All Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins have been complied with. The aircraft accommodates a single pilot and up to three passengers. It has a length of 7.00 metres and a wingspan of 8.80 metres, with a wing area of 11.20 square metres. The empty weight is 449 kilograms and the maximum take-off weight is 800 kilograms. It is powered by a single Rotax 912iS flat-four engine producing 100 horsepower and driving a two-blade variable pitch propeller. In terms of performance, the aircraft has a maximum speed of 250 km/h, cruises at 220 km/h, and stalls at 82 km/h. The never-exceed speed is 278 km/h. It offers a range of 900 kilometres at 75% power and a service ceiling of 6,000 metres. The best glide ratio is 13:1. The rate of climb at sea level reaches 7.62 metres per second, and the take-off and landing run is approximately 280 metres. Total fuel 80 litres – 18.5 lts an hour consumption @4400RPM 120knt cruise @ 75% power Interior Maroon & Grey leather Exterior White, Maroon & Grey Outdoor cover MGL Challenger 10.4″ RDAC1 iEFIS Trig TY91 (8·33 kHz spaced) Trig T21 (Mode S) Transponder Constant Speed Propellor Air Speed Indicator Altitude Indicator Electronic AIL, ELV & RUD Trim Nav lights Strobe lights 12v charging socket output Interior - 9 Exterior - 9 Year: 2016 Make: Alpi Model: Pioneer 400 Reg Number: G-NSKY Aircraft Type: Single Engine Fixed Wing Airframe Hours: 336 (+/- 5hrs) Engine Make: Rotax 912 iS Engine Hours: 339 (+/- 5hrs) Prop Make: Idrovario Variable-pitch Prop Hours: 339 (+/- 5hrs) Permit: 27/08/2026 Empty Weight: 449kg (990lbs) MTOW: 800kg (1760lbs) Hangared: Always Price: £110,000.00 GBP TeleEmail: This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.
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Afors
afors.uk
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$148,060 *
£110,000
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South West, United Kingdom | Jul 21, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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About This Alpi Aviation Pioneer 400
This 2016 Alpi Aviation Pioneer 400 (G-NSKY) is a 4-seat experimental / homebuilt . There are currently 4 Pioneer 400 aircraft listed for sale . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $148,060.
The Pioneer 400 cruises at 130 kts (241 km/h) with a range of 600 nm (1,111 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5.5 GPH (21 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $34/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (G-NSKY) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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Safety Record
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