Zenair vs Xair microlight flying comparison

One week after flying in x-air (detailed experience account here), I tried another sortie in a different plane and operator- Zenair from Agni aviation, in the same Jakkur airfield). Compared to Xair, Zenair felt more practical and real aircraft. It is bigger, more powerful and gets you a better flying experience.

	Xair	Zenair
Looks	Looks ultra-light and small, more like a college student’s project	Looks like a proper aircraft from all angles
Engine	582 cc, 65hp roof mounted and open Bombardier	Twice powerful engine, housed in the nose
Seating	2	2
Instruments	Looks better	Looks basic
Flying experience	Much better-responds swifter and easier to control. Instructor gave better controls and I had a more enriching flying experience. Takes off and lands much faster	Fine. Pilot did most of the work, I did some basic maneuvering.
Duration of the flight	15 mins (from engine start to shut down, 10 mins in air)	30 mins (from engine start to shut down, 20 mins in air)
Cost	Rs 4000 for 15 mins (Rs 267 per min)	Rs 5000 for 30 mins (Rs 167 per min)
Good for	Better flying experience, quick take offs and landing	Longer flight/jolly ride, if you want to enjoy the scenery and not much of flying on your own
Cost of aircraft	23 lakhs+	55 lakhs+
Operator	Bangalore Aerosports	Agni Aviation
Other comments	Made of steel rods and fibre/cloths largely	Made of metal, , slightly bigger cabin

Comparing Zenair vs Xair microlight flying

Images: Cockpit

Above: Zenair's cockpit

Below: Xair microlight's cockpit 

 Exterior looks of Zenair vs Xair microlight

Above: Bigger and more aircraft like Zenair

Below: Cheaper and lighter Xair microlight

Engine

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