Just Aircraft HIGHLANDER vs Groppo Trail
The Groppo Trail and Just Aircraft Highlander are STOL bush kit two-seaters — the Trail a lighter folding-wing design, the Highlander a rugged short-field back-country performer.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 1
- Model years available
- 2019–2019
- For sale now
- 4
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 2020–2021
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Just Aircraft HIGHLANDER | Groppo Trail |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 4 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Just Aircraft HIGHLANDER | Groppo Trail |
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| Price Range | $125,000 | $83,283 – $120,473 |
| Category | Experimental | Light Sport |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 1 | — |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | — |
Which Should You Buy: Just Aircraft HIGHLANDER or Groppo Trail?
Bottom line: Choose the Highlander for stronger rugged-bush STOL performance; choose the Groppo Trail for lighter weight and folding-wing convenience. Highlander = bush/STOL; Trail = light/folding. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - ref: Kitfox mirror in kitfox; Zenair CH 750 in zenair; Highlander in just-aircraft. - ref: Trail's wing-fold mechanism/rigging is the type-specific inspection item (see safety).
Pick the HIGHLANDER if…
Pick the Trail if…
- Budget matters — from $83,283 vs $125,000, you save ~$41,717.
- More inventory — 2 listings vs 1.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.