Acro Sport: Buyer's Guide

The Acro Sport is a popular homebuilt aerobatic biplane — an affordable, capable single- or two-seat sport-aerobatic airplane from a classic EAA design.

About the Acro Sport

The Acro Sport is a homebuilt open-cockpit aerobatic biplane (single-seat Acro Sport I, two-seat Acro Sport II) with a range of engines, offering affordable sport aerobatics. As an experimental, build quality and documentation drive value; aerobatic inspection and training matter for safety and insurance.

Typical used price (2026): ~$25,000–$60,000. Condition, avionics, and engine time drive value within that range.

Is the Acro Sport Right for You?

The Acro Sport suits pilots who fly for the sheer joy of it — sport, aerobatic, or recreational flying rather than travel. It rewards stick-and-rudder skill and, for aerobatic types, dedicated training. Match it to how you actually want to fly; it's a specialist's airplane, not a family hauler.

Ownership & Operating Costs

• Fuel: varies with the engine; often modest.
• Insurance: priced on your tailwheel and, for aerobatic types, aerobatic experience.
• Maintenance: aerobatic use adds inspection attention to the airframe and engine.
• Engine reserve: budget per hour toward overhaul.

For a full framework across models, see our aircraft ownership cost guide.

What to Check When Buying

For a sport or aerobatic airplane, inspect the airframe carefully for the effects of aerobatic loads, review engine condition and complete records, and use a type-experienced shop. Confirm whether a traditional loan fits the purchase price, as many sport aircraft are modestly priced.

Financing a Acro Sport

A Acro Sport finances on standard piston terms, but many sport aircraft are modestly priced and can approach lenders' minimum loan amounts, where a specialty lender or alternative financing may be the right fit. Jaken Aviation is a brokerage, not a lender — we shop your loan across a national network of aviation lenders.

Frequently Asked Questions