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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.