Lockwood AIR CAM vs Just Aircraft SuperSTOL

The AirCam and Just SuperSTOL are open backcountry kits — the AirCam a twin-engine sightseeing/ photo platform, the SuperSTOL an extreme single-engine short-field machine.

Live Market Snapshot

Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily

Lockwood AIR CAM
For sale now
3
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
1
Source marketplaces
3
Model years available
2000–2012
Just Aircraft SuperSTOL
For sale now
3
Source marketplaces
3
Model years available
2013–2018

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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)Lockwood AIR CAMJust Aircraft SuperSTOL
All events33
Serious00
Fatal20
Fatalities30
% Fatal67%0%
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Full Specs Comparison

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Spec / Model Lockwood Air Cam Just Aircraft SuperSTOL
Lockwood AIR CAM
View 3 listings →
Median $139,900
 Just Aircraft SuperSTOL
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Median $180,000
Price Range $112,990 – $189,490 $152,100 – $184,500
Category Experimental Experimental
Model Specifications
Seats 2 —
Fuel Burn 10.0 GPH (38 L/h) —
TBO 2,000 hrs —
Overhaul Cost $15,000 —
Annual Fixed $10,000 —
Hourly Variable $100 —
Engines 1 x Piston —

Cost of Ownership

Estimate

Lockwood Air Cam

Fuel$55/hr
Variable$100/hr
Annual Fixed$10,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr) $30,000/yr

Just Aircraft SuperSTOL

Which Should You Buy: Lockwood AIR CAM or Just Aircraft SuperSTOL?

Bottom line: Choose the SuperSTOL for extreme STOL/backcountry landing performance; choose the AirCam for low-and-slow twin-engine sightseeing and photography. SuperSTOL = STOL; AirCam = twin/low-and-slow. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS — Kitfox/Just Aircraft mirrors. AirCam's twin-engine layout = its unique niche.

Pick the AIR CAM if…

  • Budget matters — from $112,990 vs $152,100, you save ~$39,110.

Pick the SuperSTOL if…

Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Lockwood Air Cam or Just Aircraft SuperSTOL?
It depends on your mission and budget. Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Lockwood Air Cam: from $260,000. Just Aircraft SuperSTOL: from $149,000. Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Lockwood AIR CAM and Just Aircraft SuperSTOL?
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
AIR CAM: about $100/hr variable cost. Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
AIR CAM: 2 seats. Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
AIR CAM: 2,000-hour TBO, overhaul ~$15,000. Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
Prices updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data