ExperimentalExperimental & kit · Placerville, CA
2009 Experimental starduster (highly modified)
- Price
- $70,000
- Year
- 2009
- Location
- United States






Specifications
Description
- Aircraft Details
- • Model: Starbuster (484ML) Located at 01CL Northern California
- History & Performance
- • Always kept in hangar.
- Equipment & Avionics
- • Wingtip strobes with ADSB Out
Listing
- Condition
- Used
- Posted
- June 18, 2026
- Located
- Placerville, CA
Description
Experience the thrill of open-cockpit flying with this one-of-a-kind, plans-built Starbuster biplane. With a rich history and exceptional performance, it's perfect for aerobatics, sport flying, or collectors seeking a distinctive aircraft.
• Total Time Airframe/Engine/Prop: 128.5 Hrs. Log books available.
• Construction: Plans-built, 2-seat open cockpit biplane - Experimental
• Wings & Airframe: Stressed to +/- 6G’s, larger than a Pitts, with upgraded gussets and hinged, two-spar doublers; recovered in 2007 pre-first flight
• Powerplant: Lycoming O-540 (260 HP), with custom-built fixed pitch propeller from Cato Propellers
• Fuel System: 28-gallon main tank (inverted capable), and additional 15-gallon tank in the top wing center section for extended non-aerobatic flights
• Controls & Instruments: Fully equipped with necessary controls and instruments in both front and rear cockpits
• Additional Features: Oil system with inverted capabilities, 4 ailerons, two-place configuration
• Built and maintained by meticulous owner - A&P/IA (Founder of Loree Air, Inc. - Weld Repair Station)
• First flown in 2009 by test pilot Dave Morris
• Used for aerobatic maneuvers development and flight testing (Spins, Hammerhead, Rolls, Snap Rolls, Loops).
• Well-maintained, versatile, and ready for its next chapter with a new owner
• King 76A transponder with altitude encoder
• 5-point harnesses for both seats
• ICON A220 transceiver with built-in intercom system
• Leather helmets with Dave Clark headsets installed
• ECI Engine Analyzer (EGT, CHT, Oil Temp, Carb Air Temp)
• G-Meter for performance monitoring
This aircraft offers a rare combination of craftsmanship, performance, and versatility. Perfect for aerobatic enthusiasts or collectors looking for a standout aircraft.