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GB1 Gamebird

Seats
2 2
Power
303 hp226 kW
Cruise
200 kt370 km/h
US register
104 aircraft104 aircraft
Game Composites GB1 Gamebird
Game Composites GB1 Gamebird
Game Composites GB1 Gamebird
Game Composites GB1 Gamebird
Game Composites GB1 Gamebird
Game Composites GB1 Gamebird
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About the GB1 Gamebird

The Game Composites GB1 GameBird is a British type-certificated, single-engine, low-wing monoplane intended for aerobatic flying. It accommodates a pilot and passenger in a tandem seating arrangement, utilizing a composite airframe structure paired with a conventional fixed landing gear layout and a steerable tailwheel.

Conceived by a German designer with assistance from specialized engineers, the project's design work took place in London, while production takes place in the United States. Following its initial flight, the type achieved formal airworthiness certifications from both European and American aviation authorities, and dozens of examples have been registered for operation.

Engines fitted

102 aircraft
EnginePowerShare of fleetAircraft
Lycoming AEIO-580 315 hp 102

This page covers the Game Composites GB1 GAMEBIRD: the same aircraft under other designations.

GB1 Gamebird prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 7 Game Composites GB1 Gamebird aircraft for sale with a price run from $490,000 to $641,700, with a median of $525,000. Half ask between $517,000 and $570,000.

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By year built
BuiltFor saleMedian askingRangeMedian hours
2020–20246$521,000$490,000 – $579,000100
2025–20291$642,000$641,700–

GB1 Gamebird running costs

$357 an hour
A year
LowTypicalHigh
Fuel$10,797$13,858$16,218
Oil$252$315$409
Engine overhaul reserve$3,333$3,958$5,192
Propeller overhaul reserve$917$1,083$1,250
Annual inspection and maintenance$3,000$4,000$5,000
Hangar$3,000$6,300$9,600
Insurance$5,025$6,225$7,425
Total$26,324$35,739$45,094
Per hour$263$357$451

Engine

Model
Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A
Power
315 hp
Overhaul
2,000 h / 12 yr
Fuel burn
14.3 – 18.1 gal/h
Fuel price
$8.20 /US gal

GB1 Gamebird for sale now

All GB1 Gamebird for sale (7)

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