bushliner 1850

Discover the future of aviation with the all-new Bushliner Cyclone 1850, a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence. Designed for the modern world, this aircraft combines legendary design with cutting-edge features, offering unparalleled safety, performance, and utility.
Reserve Mine
Wingspan
38’
Horsepower
315+
Maximum Range
1,000 NM
Cruise Speed
150 KIAS
Payload
1,700 LBS

new & refined.

Freedom of Innovation

Unlike aircraft models designed decades ago, the Bushliner 1850 Cyclone enjoys the freedom of the experimental class. This flexibility allows us to deliver a cutting-edge aircraft equipped with modern technology and to continuously refine our manufacturing processes.

go there.

Spacious Cabin & new aircraft design

Experience a new level of comfort with our newly designed cabin, offering more shoulder room and headroom. Your journeys will be a delight in this spacious and inviting environment.

HAUL IT.

Enhanced Cargo Doors & Wider cabin

Loading and unloading are effortless thanks to our upgraded and upsized cargo doors, providing direct access to the aft cargo bay. This convenience makes the Bushliner 1850 Cyclone a versatile choice for passengers and cargo transport.

quality & safety.

Experienced team

Our unwavering commitment to excellence is reflected in the use of the highest quality materials, ensuring that each Bushliner 1850 Cyclone surpasses modern quality standards. Safety is our top priority. Our dedicated team is comprised of seasoned pilots, A&P mechanics, IA's, former Boeing employees, and engineers with a wide range of expertise.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions

Aircraft Comparison

Bushliner 1850 Cyclone EST.

Cessna A185F Skywagon

Cessna 182T Skylane

Cessna T206H Stationair

Length26 ft25 ft 9 in29 ft28 ft 3 in
Height8 ft7 ft 9 in9 ft 4 in9 ft 4 in
Wingspan38 ft36 ft36 ft36 ft
Wing Area186 sq ft174 sq ft174 sq ft174 sq ft
Flap Area21.5 sq ft21 sq ft34 sq ft
Aileron Area17.85 sq ft17.85 sq ft17.85 sq ft14.75 sq ft
Horizontal Stabilizer width13 ft10 ft 10 in11 ft 8 in13 ft
Horizontal Stabilizer SQFT36 sq ft30 sq ft33 sq ft36 sq ft
Tail area % of wing area19.35%17.24%18.96%20.70%
Interior

Aircraft Comparison

Bushliner 1850 Cyclone EST.

Cessna A185F Skywagon

Cessna 182T Skylane

Cessna T206H Stationair

Height50 in48 in49 in50 in
Shoulder Width45 in40 in42 in44 in
Center seat spread (yoke center)21 in18 in19 in21 in
Length11 ft 8 In (flat)11 ft 8 in (stepped)11 ft 2 in (stepped)12 ft 1 in (stepped)
Maximum Passengers4 Special Light Sport (Pend.)6 Experimental646
Weights

Aircraft Comparison

Bushliner 1850 Cyclone EST.

Cessna A185F Skywagon

Cessna 182T Skylane

Cessna T206H Stationair

Maximum Ramp Weight3,600 lb3,350 lb3,110 lb3,806 lb
Maximum Takeoff Weight (Gross)3,600 lb3,350 lb3,110 lb3,789 lb
Maximum Landing Weight3,600 lb3,350 lb2,950 lb3,600 lb
Usable Fuel Weight (100LL)672 lb504 lb522 lb522 lb
Usable Fuel Volume112 gal84 gal87 gal87 gal
Basic Empty Weight1,850 lb1,850 lb2,000 lb2,365 lb
Useful Load1,750 lb1,500 lb1,110 lb1,441 lb
Full Fuel Payload1,078 lb996 lb588 lb919 lb
Wing Loading @ Gross Weight19.35 lb/sqft19.3 lb/sqft17.8 lb/sqft20.7 lb/sqft
Performance

Aircraft Comparison

Bushliner 1850 Cyclone EST.

Cessna A185F Skywagon

Cessna 182T Skylane

Cessna T206H Stationair

Max Endurance Range1,042 nm721 nm930 nm660 nm
Max Speed Range752 nm576 nm773 nm632 nm
Takeoff Distance1,200 ft1,365 ft1,514 ft1,970 ft
Ground Roll650 ft770 ft795 ft1,060 ft
Landing Distance1,200 ft1,400 ft1,350 ft1,395 ft
Ground Roll480 ft480 ft590 ft735 ft
Service Ceiling19,000 ft17,150 ft18,100 ft26,000 ft
Maximum Climb Rate1,500 fpm1,010 fpm924 fpm960 fpm
Maximum Limit Speed175 kias (201 mph)155 kias (178 mph)175 kias (201 mph)182 kias (209 mph)
Stall Speed40 kcas (46 mph)49 kcas (56 mph)49 kcas (56 mph)57 kcas (66 mph)
Maximum Cruise Speed165 ktas (190 mph)145 ktas (167 mph)165 ktas (190 mph)161 ktas (185 mph)
Power to Weight/ Power Loading at Gross11.42 lb/hp11.17 lb/hp13.5 lb/hp11.6 lb/hp
Cruise Speed @ 75% 10,000 ft150 kt (172 mph)130 kt (150 mph)145 kt (166 mph)150 kt (172 mph)
Fuel Burn @ 75% Power18 gph 100LL15.6 gph 100LL17.8 gph 100LL19 gph 100LL
Powerplant

Aircraft Comparison

Bushliner 1850 Cyclone EST.

Cessna A185F Skywagon

Cessna 182T Skylane

Cessna T206H Stationair

ManufacturerLycomingContinentalLycomingLycoming
ModelIO-580IO-520DIO-540-AB1A5TIO-540-AJ1A
Power Output315 hp300 hp230 hp (235 hp)310 hp (310 hp)
Propeller ManufacturerMT PropellerMcCauleyMcCauleyMcCauley
Description3 blade composite cs2 blade aluminum cs3 blade aluminum cs3 blade aluminum cs
Cargo Capacity

Aircraft Comparison

Bushliner 1850 Cyclone EST.

Cessna A185F Skywagon

Cessna 182T Skylane

Cessna T206H Stationair

Weight200 lb170 lb200 lb180 lb
Volume34.8 cu ft24.75 cu ft32 cu ft11 cu ft (39 cu ft total)
Cargo Door Dimention W x H49 in x 36 in (aft 26")15.25 in X 22 in15.25 in X 22 in43 in x 39 in

range viewer

Click on areas on the map or enter your location in the map search bar to view Bushliner 1850 range. Range shown is 1,000 NM, 7 hours at 150 kts at 17 GPH avg.
Distance Map

Choose  your build

Bushliner Cyclone 1850EX Homebuilt Experimental

Homebuilt Kit
  • Complete in 1,000-1,500 hours
  • Discounts available on orders of two or more.
  • Aircraft is approximately 49% complete.
New wide-body fuselage made of 2024t3 clad aluminum
  • Heavy-duty gearboxes and seaplane kit installed.
  • Skins primed prior to assembly
  • Upward opening cabin doors and a 30” x 48” wide cargo door.
  • Extra large 10’ long cargo bay with a flat floor and tie downs.
  • JAARS S-Frame inertia Absorbing Pilot and second row seats rated for up to 30G of impact.
  • Solar-Gray UV-protected windshield.
  • Dual yokes and rudder pedals.
  • Extended 10’ baggage area
  • 2-6 seating capacity
  • Classic lines with modern performance
Extended Wings with aerodynamic enhancements
  • Wingspan totaling 38’6” including a 1’ extension inboard of the strut.
  • 140-gallon total fuel capacity.
  • Sportsman STOL and Vortex Generators included.
  • Provisions for landing lights in both wing leading edges.
  • Carbon Fiber flaps and ailerons.
  • Manual 40º of flaps.
  • All controls and hardware.
Carbon Fiber tail
  • Carbon Fiber tail and rudder/ elevator control surfaces.
  • Increased horizontal stabilizer width by 2’ to 13’ total.
  • Trimmable horizontal stab using McFarlane Jack screws.
  • Electric horizontal stab pitch trim coupled to the Garmin GFC500 autopilot.
  • Elevator pitch control and yaw damper when coupled to the Garmin GFC500 autopilot.
  • All controls and hardware.
  • Autopilot & pitch trim servo required and not included.
Options
Buyers have the option to include additional features such as the engine and avionics package for additional cost, or provide their own.
1850EX payment schedule:
  • $30,000 Down payment (Position Deposit)
  • $139,000 One year prior (Plus options if any)
  • $139,000 On pickup/delivery

Bushliner Cyclone 1850FX Factory Experimental

The 1850FX includes the airframe described in the 1850EX section, plus equipment listed below, professional finishing, participation in our two week Factory Amateur Built (FAB) Program, and a V-REF value guarantee.
Factory Amateur Built Program (FAB) Program
  • Two one-week visits to Granite Falls, WA (WA25) facility to meet 51% requirement.
  • Fab Visit 1 (Pre-Paint): Riveting of fuselage (floor), Install wings leading edge, wing tips, wiring harnesses, Install engine, exhaust, baffles, etc., Fabricate/design instrument panel.
  • Fab Visit 2 (After Paint): Install seats and upholstery, install engine, install wings, hang engine on airframe, install instrument panel, avionics harness, landing gear, rig tail and flight controls, install cowling.
315-350 Horsepower Lycoming IO-580
  • Engine Package: Lycoming IO-580 with electronic ignition. (Options: Supercharger & Ly-Con tune available)
MT Propeller
  • MT 3 Blade Expedition Propeller, or choice of added reverse option or four blade propeller upgrade.
AeroLED Lighting Package
AeroLED’s including NSP, Quasar wingtips and landing lights in both wing leading edges with pulse feature.
Landing Gear
  • Titanium main & tail (Options: Other options and floats available)
  • Wheels and Brakes: Beringer (Choice of color)
  • Tires: 29” Alaskan Bushwheels with extra tread (Options available)
  • Tailwheel: 10” (Options available)
Garmin Avionics Packages
  • Garmin IFR NAV 1 (Other options available)
  • PFD/MFD: G3X
  • NAV/COM/GPS 1: GTN 750XI (Option to add an additional 650XI or 750XI)
  • Autopilot: GMC 507 Pitch, Roll, yaw damper, electric trim & Smart Glide
  • XPNDR: GTX 45R
  • Engine Monitor
  • 2 USB Ports
  • CIES Fuel Senders
  • ELT: Artex ELT 1,000 USA
Finishing
  • MT 3 Blade Expedition Propeller, or choice of added reverse option or four blade propeller upgrade.
1,000 NM of range
1850FX Payment Schedule
  • $125,000 Down payment (Position Deposit, Quarter/Year)
  • $593,013 One year prior to the delivery window
  • $125,000 On delivery/Receipt of airworthiness
  • Financing available upon request.
Example configuration price as $843,013

path to ownership

STEP 1
Reservation Payment: $500

Reserve your delivery position.
STEP 2
Position Deposit $30,000 EX or $125,000 FX

Due within 10 days of placing your reservation.
STEP 3
Fabrication Payment

Due 12 months prior to your delivery window (Financing Available).
STEP 4
Delivery Payment


Due upon delivery of your Cyclone 1850.

RESERVE YOUR CYCLONE 1850

Book now for Q3 2025 delivery
Secure your place in the production pipeline by reserving your Bushliner 1850 Cyclone. Following the receipt of your deposit, you'll have the opportunity to define additional configuration options through our online tool. Please be aware that the cost of any extra options will be added to the base price of the aircraft.
By submitting your reservation you are agreeing to the Bushliner terms and conditions.

Due Today

$500
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.