Puma Aircraft Puma

Single Piston

The Puma is a Canadian-designed light sport aircraft and advanced ultralight built by Puma Aircraft of Guelph, Ontario. Introduced in the early 2000s, the Puma features a high-wing configuration with exceptional short-field performance and docile handling characteristics that make it popular for bush flying and recreational aviation across Canada's remote regions. Constructed primarily of aluminum with fabric covering, the aircraft typically employs a Rotax 912 series engine producing 80-100 horsepower, giving it a cruise speed around 90 knots and a useful load approaching 500 pounds despite its sub-1,320-pound maximum weight. The type's robust landing gear and generous wing area allow operations from unprepared strips, floats, and skis, making it well-suited to the Canadian backcountry mission profile where access to conventional airports is limited. While not widely known outside ultralight and LSA circles, the Puma represents a practical solution for pilots seeking an affordable, maintainable aircraft capable of accessing the kinds of remote locations that define much of Canadian general aviation. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with distinct routes observed.