Savannah Vg

Single Piston

The Savannah VG is a rugged, high-wing taildragger designed by ICP Srl in Italy and widely flown across Europe as both an ultralight and a light-sport aircraft. First introduced in the early 2000s, the Savannah family emphasizes short-field performance, simple construction, and excellent visibility from its tandem or side-by-side cockpit configurations. Powered by Rotax engines in the 80-100 horsepower range, the VG variant features a distinctive inverted gull-wing design that improves ground clearance and enhances slow-flight handling, critical for bush operations and unprepared strips. With a stall speed around 35 knots and a never-exceed speed of 120 knots, the Savannah occupies a sweet spot for pilots seeking backcountry capability without sacrificing cross-country efficiency. Its folding-wing option and trailer-towable design make it popular among owner-builders and flying clubs with limited hangar space. The type has found favor in agricultural monitoring, pipeline patrol, and recreational flying across Europe, Australia, and North America, where its forgiving handling and sturdy landing gear shine on grass, gravel, and dirt strips. SkyMeter has tracked 36 flights across 11 airframes and 5 operators over routes, with BIGHAM MICHELLE MARY the largest observed operator.