N508FB

N508FB is an Evektor-Aerotechnik EuroStar, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by YALE COMPANIES LLC DBA, HOT WINGS AVIATION LLC. SkyMeter has tracked 506 flights totalling 245 hours of airtime via ADS-B across 2 callsigns. The most frequent segment is KPGD to KPGD. Service window in our records spans 377 days. Of those flights, 2 (0.4%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Evektor-Aerotechnik EuroStar has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,320 lb, light wake category.

About the Evektor-Aerotechnik EuroStar

The Evektor EV-97 EuroStar is a Czech-built light sport aircraft that has become one of Europe's most successful LSA designs since its introduction in the late 1990s. Manufactured by Evektor-Aerotechnik in Kunovice, Czech Republic, the EuroStar was among the first aircraft certified under both European ultralight regulations and the FAA's new Light-Sport Aircraft category when it launched in 2004. The side-by-side two-seater features a distinctive high-wing configuration with excellent visibility, composite construction, and a choice of Rotax engines that deliver cruise speeds around 100 knots while sipping just 4-5 gallons per hour.

What sets the EV-97 apart in the crowded LSA market is its European pedigree and solid build quality, combining the efficiency of ultralight design with handling characteristics that appeal to both flight schools and private owners. The aircraft's 1,320-pound maximum takeoff weight places it right at the LSA limit, and its short-field performance (requiring less than 500 feet for takeoff) makes it practical for operations from smaller airstrips. The EuroStar's stall speed of just 37 knots in landing configuration and docile handling have made it a popular trainer, while its 600-nautical-mile range and enclosed cockpit offer genuine cross-country capability that many ultralights lack.

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