A Taildragger Reimagined for the Modern Pilot

Built for flying enthusiasts who value precision, comfort, and performance.

It’s everything you love about vintage-style flight - without the discomfort.

The Bristell TDO brings the joy of hands-on tailwheel flying, enhanced by a spacious cabin, intuitive handling, and excellent visibility.

With its two-wheel fixed gear undercarriage and tail wheel configuration, the TDO blends classic stick-and-rudder flying with the advanced engineering and thoughtful design Bristell is known for.

Whether you're navigating short grass strips or cruising across the country, the TDO delivers a rewarding and versatile experience - with no compromise on safety or style.

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Choose your TDO

The Bristell TDO is available in two standard configurations, each with a different power train, designed to fullfill different aviation needs.

No matter how far you are into your journey as a pilot, there is a Bristell TDO for you.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Classic Airframe
Wingspan 9,13m
Aircraft Length 6,45m
Aircraft Height 2,28m
Cabin Width 1,3m

Weight

Classic Airframe Rotax 912 ULS/iS Rotas 915 iS
Empty Weight - 705 lbs. 794 lbs.
Max. Take-off Weight 1323 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity 120 L/164 L
Wing Luggage Compartment 2 x 44 lbs.
Load Factor +4 / -2 g

Operational Speed

Classic Airframe Rotax 912 ULS/iS Rotas 915 iS
Manoeuvring Speed VA 97 KCAS
Max. flap speed VFE 75 KCAS
Max. horizontal flight speed VH - 127 KTAS 145 KTAS
Never exceed speed VNE 156 KCAS

Designed for maximum comfort with the largest cabin in it’s class, the Bristell TDO cabin layout is fully configurable allowing you to fly in your Bristell your way.

LUXURY LIGHT SPORT AVIATION EXPERIENCE

Lifestyle Options

  • Full Leather Cockpit Interior
  • Cabin Ventilation & Heating
  • Convenient Cabin Storage
  • External Wing Luggage Storage
  • Widest Cabin in Class (130cm)

Make it your own

Choose from over 15 original paint schemes, or work directly with our design team to start designing from scratch

  • Micro Picarraro Racing Red

  • Kite Orange

  • Serious Blue Silver

  • Flow Blue on Silver

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