Just Aircraft SuperSTOL vs Lockwood AIR CAM

The AirCam and Just SuperSTOL are open backcountry kits — the AirCam a twin-engine sightseeing/ photo platform, the SuperSTOL an extreme single-engine short-field machine.

Live Market Snapshot

Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily

Just Aircraft SuperSTOL
For sale now
3
Source marketplaces
3
Model years available
2013–2018
Lockwood AIR CAM
For sale now
3
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
1
Source marketplaces
3
Model years available
2000–2012

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Safety Record

Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.

NTSB (1982–now)Just Aircraft SuperSTOLLockwood AIR CAM
All events33
Serious00
Fatal02
Fatalities03
% Fatal0%67%
View full Just Aircraft SuperSTOL NTSB record →View full Lockwood AIR CAM NTSB record →

Full Specs Comparison

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Spec / Model Just Aircraft SuperSTOL Lockwood Air Cam
Just Aircraft SuperSTOL
View 3 listings →
Median $180,000
 Lockwood AIR CAM
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Median $139,900
Price Range $152,100 – $184,500 $112,990 – $189,490
Category Experimental Experimental
Model Specifications
Seats — 2
Fuel Burn — 10.0 GPH (38 L/h)
TBO — 2,000 hrs
Overhaul Cost — $15,000
Annual Fixed — $10,000
Hourly Variable — $100
Engines — 1 x Piston

Cost of Ownership

Estimate

Just Aircraft SuperSTOL

Lockwood Air Cam

Fuel$55/hr
Variable$100/hr
Annual Fixed$10,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr) $30,000/yr

Which Should You Buy: Just Aircraft SuperSTOL or Lockwood AIR CAM?

Bottom line: Choose the SuperSTOL for extreme STOL/backcountry landing performance; choose the AirCam for low-and-slow twin-engine sightseeing and photography. SuperSTOL = STOL; AirCam = twin/low-and-slow. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS — Kitfox/Just Aircraft mirrors. AirCam's twin-engine layout = its unique niche.

Pick the SuperSTOL if…

Pick the AIR CAM if…

  • Budget matters — from $112,990 vs $152,100, you save ~$39,110.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Just Aircraft SuperSTOL or Lockwood Air Cam?
It depends on your mission and budget. Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Just Aircraft SuperSTOL: from $149,000. Lockwood Air Cam: from $260,000. Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Just Aircraft SuperSTOL and Lockwood AIR CAM?
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
AIR CAM: about $100/hr variable cost. Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
AIR CAM: 2 seats. Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
AIR CAM: 2,000-hour TBO, overhaul ~$15,000. Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
Prices updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data