G-TOPE

G-TOPE is a Shark Aero Shark, a single-engine piston aircraft. SkyMeter has tracked 82 flights totalling 76 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is EGHP to EGTU. Service window in our records spans 265 days. Of those flights, 6 (7.3%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Shark Aero Shark has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,433 lb, light wake category.

About the Shark Aero Shark

The Shark is a sleek, composite two-seat aircraft built by Shark Aero in Slovakia, designed to blur the line between ultralight and light sport aircraft categories. First flown in 2008, it features an all-carbon-fiber fuselage and a distinctive low-wing configuration with a bubble canopy that offers exceptional visibility. The type is powered by a Rotax 912 series engine and achieves cruise speeds around 135 knots, remarkably fast for its class, while maintaining docile handling characteristics that appeal to both sport pilots and those seeking an economical cross-country platform.

Its efficient aerodynamics deliver a range exceeding 700 nautical miles on a single tank, making it a genuine touring machine despite its ultralight roots. The Shark has found a niche among European owner-pilots who prize its combination of speed, economy, and modern avionics integration, with production continuing in limited numbers from the factory near Šamorín. Registration patterns show the type operating primarily under recreational and private flight rules, with a handful of flight schools using it for advanced training.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators over routes, with the largest observed operator.