TL Ultralight Tl-96 Star

Single Piston

The TL-96 Star is a Czech-built two-seat ultralight and light sport aircraft manufactured by TL Ultralight in the Czech Republic since the late 1990s. Designed as an affordable, efficient trainer and touring aircraft, the Star features a high-wing configuration with excellent visibility, composite construction for light weight, and a Rotax 912-series engine delivering modest but reliable performance. With a maximum takeoff weight of just 600 kilograms (1,323 pounds), it qualifies as an ultralight in many jurisdictions and as a Special Light-Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) in the United States, making it accessible to pilots with sport pilot certificates. The type is popular in Europe for flight training and recreational flying, offering docile handling characteristics, a stall speed around 37 knots with flaps, and a never-exceed speed of 151 knots. Its cruise speed typically sits around 100 knots, and the aircraft's fuel efficiency and low operating costs have made it a staple in European flying clubs. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with routes observed.