Alpi Aviation Aviation 300 Pioneer vs Tl Ultralight TL-2000 Sting S4
The Alpi Pioneer 300 and TL Sting are fast sport LSAs — the Pioneer a wooden low-wing (retractable options), the Sting a composite low-wing.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 4
- Model years available
- 2001–2022
- For sale now
- 5
- Model years available
- 2007–2018
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Alpi Aviation Aviation 300 Pioneer | TL Ultralight TL-2000 Sting S4 |
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| Price Range | $77,696 | $61,186 – $127,971 |
| Category | Experimental | Light Sport |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 130 kts (241 km/h) | 120 kts (222 km/h) |
| Range | 600 nm (1,111 km) | 453 nm (839 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,320 lbs (599 kg) | 1,323 lbs (600 kg) |
| Useful Load | 550 lbs (249 kg) | 550 lbs (249 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 5.5 GPH (21 L/h) | 5.5 GPH (21 L/h) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Alpi Aviation Aviation 300 Pioneer or TL Ultralight TL-2000 Sting S4?
Bottom line: Choose the TL Sting for composite construction and strong cruise; choose the Alpi Pioneer 300 for wooden craftsmanship and retractable-gear speed (wood-structure care). Sting = composite; Pioneer = wooden/retractable.
Pick the Aviation 300 Pioneer if…
- Faster cruise — 130 kts vs 120 kts.
- Longer range — 600 nm vs 453 nm.
Pick the TL-2000 Sting S4 if…
- Budget matters — from $61,186 vs $77,696, you save ~$16,510.
- More inventory — 6 listings vs 4.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.