The Future of
Wasatch Aero
Evolution drives progress. Without it, even the most proven ideas eventually become outdated, obsolete, or extinct. At Wasatch Aero, we are advancing aircraft design for the next century of flight, beginning with the airplanes that train the world’s pilots and building toward a future where personal and urban aviation is more capable, accessible, and relevant than ever before.
Our path forward moves through three deliberate phases.
Phase One
The Evolution of Flight Training
Purpose-built for the next generation of pilots, the SD3 and turbine-powered SD3T represent a new standard in training aircraft design, performance, and capability.
Phase Two
The Four-Seat Standard
With a multi-engine, four-seat turbine twin, Wasatch Aero is advancing what personal ownership can offer in capability, efficiency, and performance.
Phase Three
Advancing Urban Mobility
Short-distance urban flight, supported by autonomous systems designed to make personal air travel safer, simpler, and part of everyday life.
01
Phase
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Redefining Flight Training
The aircraft pilots train in helps shape how they understand flight from the very beginning. That is why Wasatch Aero chose to start with the SD3 and SD3T.
Our goal is to create the aircraft future aviators learn to fly, one that earns the confidence of students, instructors, and flight schools from the very first lesson. Purpose-built for training, the SD3 and SD3T are designed to deliver greater safety, efficiency, capability, and reliability while setting a new standard for the category.
Phase One
Wasatch SD3
Two-Seat Light Sport
The next evolution in light sport aviation. Built around a carbon fiber airframe, the proven Rotax 912 engine, and a full-airframe BRS parachute system as standard, the SD3 is engineered to take full advantage of the FAA’s new MOSAIC framework while delivering the durability, efficiency, and reliability required for daily flight training.
Cruise Speed
145
kt
Never Exceed
175
KIAS
Max Range
1,000
nm
Useful Load
660
lbs
Fuel Burn
3.9
gph
Prototype flying late 2026 · Anticipated deliveries mid Q2 2027
Phase One
Wasatch SD3T
Turbine Power Meets Light Sport
Turbine performance, reimagined for the light sport category. A FADEC-controlled turboprop delivers 148 horsepower with lower fuel consumption than comparable piston engines, along with greater reliability and a longer service life. Advanced composite construction and a distinctive T-tail complete an aircraft designed to set a new standard for both professional training and personal touring.
Power
148
hp
Fuel Burn
6–7
gph
Cruise Speed
160
kt
Service Ceiling
17,000
ft
Prototype flying late 2026 · Anticipated deliveries Q4 2027
The training behind the aircraft
Safety is a system
Building one of the safest aircraft in its category is only the beginning. True aviation safety depends on more than the airframe. It is shaped by the aircraft, the pilot, and the quality of the training that connects them.
That is why we develop the aircraft and the training philosophy together. From intuitive handling and predictable performance to systems designed around real-world instruction, every decision is made to help pilots learn more effectively, build better habits, and fly with greater confidence.
80%
of accidents are attributed to pilot error
20%
is the share an airframe alone can address
For owners & pilots
Pilot Experience Aircraft Knowledge Standardization
PEAKS is Wasatch Aero’s owner training program, created to ensure every aircraft is matched with a pilot who knows how to operate it safely, confidently, and effectively.
Each owner will receive standardized instruction from the people who designed and built the aircraft, combining deep systems knowledge, proven procedures, and practical decision-making. Because a capable aircraft reaches its full potential only when the pilot understands how to use it well.
For instructors & training centers
SD Unified Mastery Manufacturer Instructor Training
SUMMIT is how the Wasatch Aero training standard grows. Through a network of authorized training centers and certified flight instructors, SUMMIT will ensure every pilot receives the same high level of instruction, no matter where they train.
Each instructor is prepared to teach the aircraft as it was intended to be flown, using standardized procedures, aircraft-specific knowledge, and a consistent training philosophy. The result will be a dependable experience for students, instructors, and operators across the country.
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Phase
Next on the roadmap
The Four-Seat Standard
Phase Two carries the Wasatch Aero vision from training into personal ownership. Building on the momentum of the SD3 and SD3T, it introduces a twin-engine aircraft designed to expand capability without sacrificing familiarity, efficiency, or safety.
A multi-engine turbine twin, powered by the same Turbo Tech engine as the SD3T, will establish a new standard for advanced multi-engine training while delivering the performance and utility expected of a serious personal aircraft.
Phase Two
Multi-Engine Turbine Twin
Advanced Training & Personal Flight
Built to lead multi-engine flight training and perform equally well as a personal aircraft, this turbine twin will be powered by two of the same Turbo Tech engines used in the SD3T.
For flight schools, that creates true fleet commonality: shared parts, familiar maintenance practices, and a more efficient path from single-engine to multi-engine training. Students advance to the twin with an engine and operating philosophy they already understand, while operators benefit from greater simplicity across the fleet.
Power
2 × 148
hp
Fuel Burn
12–14
gph
Cruise Speed
200
kt
Service Ceiling
23,000
ft
Target figures. Aircraft in design — specifications subject to change.
In design · Details to be announced
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Phase
The horizon
Urban Mobility & Autonomy
Phase Three is where the Wasatch Aero vision expands beyond aircraft ownership and begins to reshape how people move.
The goal is short-distance urban flight supported by autonomous systems designed to make it safe, quiet, practical, and routine. Every step in Phases One and Two helps build toward that future, from the airframes and propulsion systems to the safety culture, operational knowledge, and trust earned across the aviation community.
Phase Three
Urban Mobility Aircraft
Bladeless Propulsion · Electric Flight · Autonomy
Our first urban mobility aircraft will be designed around bladeless propulsion, creating a path toward quieter, safer operation in populated environments. By moving beyond exposed rotor systems, Wasatch Aero aims to address one of the most significant barriers to making urban flight practical, acceptable, and routine.
The program will advance along two parallel tracks. The first is a purpose-built electric aircraft designed specifically for short-distance mobility. The second brings autonomous capability to proven airframe platforms the industry already knows and trusts.
Together, these efforts move aviation toward a future where flight is no longer something every passenger must learn to operate, but a practical form of transportation they can simply use.
Concept development · Long-range program
Where this leads
More people in the air
than ever before
Aviation is entering a new era of growth, innovation, and possibility. Wasatch Aero is building the aircraft, training standards, and safety culture needed to help shape that future responsibly.
It begins with the aircraft that train tomorrow’s pilots. It continues with the aircraft people choose to own. And it leads toward a future where flight becomes a safe, accessible, and practical part of everyday life.
Get in touch
Let’s talk about what’s next
Whether you operate a flight school, are exploring fleet opportunities, or want to secure a place among the first Wasatch Aero owners, we want to hear from you.
Every Wasatch aircraft will be sold directly from the manufacturer to the customer. No dealer network. No middleman. Just a direct relationship with the team designing, building, and supporting your aircraft.
Or call us directly at (385) 247‑4817
