N287SC

N287SC is a CZAW SportCruiser, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by SKYWEST LEASING INC. SkyMeter has tracked 914 flights totalling 992 hours of airtime via ADS-B across 2 callsigns. The most frequent segment is KBTF to KBTF. Service window in our records spans 408 days. Of those flights, 122 (13.3%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The CZAW SportCruiser has a 29 ft wingspan, a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 lb.

About the CZAW SportCruiser

The Zenair CH 601 Zodiac is a Canadian-designed kit aircraft that became one of the most successful homebuilt designs of the 1980s and 1990s. Conceived by Chris Heintz and manufactured by Zenair in Midland, Ontario, the all-metal low-wing design emphasizes simplicity, economy, and docile handling characteristics that appeal to first-time builders and sport pilots. The aircraft's modular construction uses pre-punched aluminum components and solid rivets, allowing amateur builders to complete an airframe in 600 to 800 hours without specialized tooling.

The CH 601 family spans several variants including the original two-seat side-by-side configuration, the stretched four-seat CH 640, and the refined CH 601XL with improved wing and larger cabin. Powered by engines ranging from 80 to 120 horsepower (typically Rotax 912 series or Jabiru units), the Zodiac cruises at 110 to 130 knots while burning just 4 to 5 gallons per hour. Its 1,320-pound maximum weight qualifies most variants for Light Sport Aircraft certification in the United States, broadening the pilot population eligible to fly it.

The type's wide-track tricycle landing gear and generous wing area provide forgiving ground handling and short-field capability, making it suitable for grass strips and backcountry operations. Over 500 kits have been delivered worldwide, with active builder communities in North America, Europe, and Australia supporting ongoing construction and modification efforts. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.