G-STJP

G-STJP is a TL Ultralight TL-2000 Sting, a single-engine piston aircraft. SkyMeter has tracked 180 flights totalling 89 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is EGUY to EGBG. Service window in our records spans 395 days. Of those flights, 24 (13.3%) carry at least one detected incident — go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The TL Ultralight TL-2000 Sting has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 lb, light wake category.

About the TL Ultralight TL-2000 Sting

The TL-2000 Sting is a Czech-designed light sport aircraft that has become one of Europe's most successful LSA exports since its introduction in the late 1990s. Built by TL Ultralight in the Czech Republic, the Sting family pioneered the use of composite construction and side-stick controls in the affordable two-seat sport category, offering handling characteristics and cruise speeds that rival certified aircraft at a fraction of the operating cost. The type's low-wing configuration and bubble canopy provide exceptional visibility, while its Rotax 912-series engine delivers reliable performance on automotive fuel.

With a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds, the Sting qualifies as a Special Light-Sport Aircraft in the United States and fits within ultralight regulations across much of Europe. The aircraft cruises comfortably at 120 knots while maintaining a stall speed below 40 knots with full flaps, giving it impressive short-field capability. Its 162-knot never-exceed speed is notably high for the LSA category, reflecting the structural integrity of its carbon-fiber airframe.

The Sting has found favor with flight schools, private owners, and touring pilots who appreciate its blend of performance, economy, and modern avionics compatibility. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.