Kiss Aircraft Kiss 400-582

Single Piston

The Kiss 400-582 is a Hungarian-designed light sport aircraft and ultralight that emerged from Kiss Aircraft in the early 2000s as an affordable, simple two-seat trainer and recreational flyer. Built around a high-wing configuration with conventional tricycle gear, the type is powered by the ubiquitous Rotax 582 two-stroke engine—a 65-horsepower powerplant that became the workhorse of the ultralight world. The aircraft's straightforward tube-and-fabric construction keeps both purchase price and maintenance costs low, making it popular among flight schools and private owners seeking an economical entry into aviation. Its docile handling characteristics and forgiving stall behavior made it a natural fit for ab-initio training in Europe and North America, though it never achieved the market penetration of American LSA designs like the Flight Design CT or Tecnam P92. The Kiss 400 series remains a niche player, appreciated by pilots who value simplicity and low operating costs over speed or payload. Maximum cruise speed hovers around 90 knots, with a useful load of roughly 450 pounds—enough for two average adults and minimal baggage. The type's light wing loading and generous control authority make it well-suited to short, unimproved strips, and its stall speed in the mid-30s allows operations from fields where certified aircraft would struggle. SkyMeter has tracked 12 flights across 5 airframes and 5 operators, with HERNANDEZ GALIN the largest observed operator.