# BRM AERO > “Family-run Czech manufacturer of all-metal light aircraft, founded in 2009 in Kunovice. 1,200+ aircraft delivered worldwide, from European ultralight (UL) and US Light Sport (LSA) models to the type-certified B23 family (EASA CS-23, FAA Part 23).” - Canonical entity: https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082 - Website listed in the source snapshot: https://www.bristell.com/ - Category: [Businesses](https://directory.readyscan.ai/directory/businesses) - Machine record: https://directory.readyscan.ai/discovery/entities/brm-aero-q33104082.json - Material fingerprint: fnv1a64:cd37527148b1c5ba - Entity revision: fnv1a64:1834af055290b404 - Published: 2026-10-26 - Modified: 2026-10-26 ## Questions & answers ### [Which licences can we train on the B23?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-aa4ec77b9cc3b46596f8) “From PPL through CPL hour-building to instrument training at ATOs — and at FAA Part 141 schools in the USA on the FAA-certified B23-912.” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/solutions/flight-schools/ ### [Can our own mechanics maintain the fleet?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-d559488a4764f7ca69c8) “Yes. AFM, AMM and IPC documentation is available, and the Rotax engine is supported by the global Rotax service network.” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/solutions/flight-schools/ ### [What fuel do the aircraft need?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-6613a34fcaa4a20e3da5) “MOGAS or AVGAS. The Rotax engines are not tied to 100LL.” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/solutions/flight-schools/ ### [Can we fly one before deciding?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-c14fd6edd52b0d13b917) “Yes — book a demo flight and we will arrange a factory or dealer aircraft near you.” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/solutions/flight-schools/ ### [Are you working on an electric trainer?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-972fe5abadacf9f44fb4) “Yes — the all-electric Energic is in development. It is an experimental programme today.” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/solutions/flight-schools/ ### [Which Bristell models can tow gliders?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-18c2f43680d6ca395aff) “Five models have an approved glider capacity — the Bristell Classic 912iS (gliders up to 700 kg / 1,543 lbs), Classic 915iS (up to 800 kg / 1,764 lbs), Classic 916iS (up to 850 kg / 1,874 lbs), Bristell B23-915iS (up to 800 kg / 1,764 lbs) and Bristell B23-916iS (up to 850 kg / 1,874 lbs).” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/solutions/towing/ ### [How well does a Bristell climb on tow?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-ac3e7d2da7030af98b6d) “Initial climb at max continuous power, with the glider at the approved towing weight for that model: 3.6 m/s (714 fpm) on the Classic 915iS and Classic 916iS, 3.0 m/s (595 fpm) on the B23-915iS and B23-916iS, and 1.8 m/s (355 fpm) on the Classic 912iS.” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/solutions/towing/ ### [Do you offer a tow hook or a winch?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-0303e9d0f1d5a1ca58d2) “Both — a fixed tow hook, available across the towing range, or an aircraft-mounted Tost tow winch, certified on the B23-915iS and the B23-916iS. Both are factory options.” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/solutions/towing/ ### [Is the towing kit standard equipment?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-f2514f5f8efd16a8cc2e) “It is a factory option on the aircraft price list — tell us your operation and we will quote the configuration.” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/solutions/towing/ ### [What fuel does the tug need?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-08d98b542624a2b33668) “Rotax engines run on unleaded MOGAS (min. 95 RON) or AVGAS 100LL — your tug isn't tied to leaded fuel.” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/solutions/towing/ ### [Is the Bristell B23-915 IFR approved for flight in IMC?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-5272135527a974dff60e) “Yes. The B23-915 IFR is approved for IFR operations in IMC under EASA CS-23.” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/about/certifications/ ### [May the B23-915 IFR fly into icing conditions?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-21a6721ecb2d6bd5b75d) “No. Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited, as it is for other single-engine aircraft in this class.” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/about/certifications/ ### [Is the IFR certification complete, or is something still in progress?](https://directory.readyscan.ai/entities/brm-aero-q33104082#company-answer-content-native-digital-agencies-1191358600a26a80-a-9b2e40d4e346177e9e86) “Complete under EASA CS-23. The final element, protection against direct lightning strike, was approved by EASA in April 2026. FAA Part 23 type certification of this variant is separate and still in progress.” Sources: https://www.bristell.com/about/certifications/ ## Company sources - [BRM AERO website](https://www.bristell.com/) — bristell.com · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-1191358600a26a80) - [bristell.com/solutions/flight-schools/](https://www.bristell.com/solutions/flight-schools/) — bristell.com · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-ab90c8eb160aed80) - [bristell.com/solutions/towing/](https://www.bristell.com/solutions/towing/) — bristell.com · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-a406aac553dd6b7c) - [bristell.com/about/certifications/](https://www.bristell.com/about/certifications/) — bristell.com · [Related Ready Scan knowledge](https://readyscan.ai/sources/source-c9a1a1890ea17b92) ## Continue reading - Discover the bounded graph: https://readyscan.ai/api/v1/ai-search/discovery - Retrieve this entity evidence: https://readyscan.ai/api/v1/ai-search/entities/brm-aero-q33104082/evidence ## Publication boundary - This public-sourced record brings together company information and its sources. 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