Elixir Aircraft Elixir

Single Piston

The Elixir is a modern French two-seat composite aircraft developed by Elixir Aircraft and certified in 2020, representing a new generation of efficient light sport and touring aircraft. Powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax 912iS fuel-injected engine, the all-carbon-fiber design achieves cruise speeds around 135 knots while burning just 4 gallons per hour, making it one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class. The type features a sleek low-wing configuration with a bubble canopy offering exceptional visibility, side-stick controls, and a ballistic parachute system as standard equipment. Designed primarily for the European ultralight and light sport aircraft markets, the Elixir competes with established types like the Pipistrel Virus and Diamond DA20 by emphasizing modern avionics integration, low operating costs, and docile handling characteristics. Its composite construction keeps the maximum takeoff weight to just 1,653 pounds while providing a useful load sufficient for two adults and baggage on trips of 600 nautical miles or more. The aircraft's stall speed of 43 knots in landing configuration and benign slow-flight behavior make it accessible to relatively low-time pilots, while its 165-knot never-exceed speed and aerobatic capability (in certain variants) appeal to more experienced aviators seeking performance. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with routes observed.