FLYING Features the JMB VL3 with Elite Pilot Services
What is the JMB VL3 like to fly? FLYING magazine’s Meg Godlewski recently joined Elite Pilot Services’ Nick Weber and demo pilot Jacob Meinig at Tacoma Narrows Airport in Washington to find out.
In her feature, “We Fly: JMB VL3 Is a Speedster Worth Watching,” Godlewski explores the aircraft from a pilot’s and flight instructor’s perspective, covering everything from cockpit comfort and visibility to handling, avionics, and safety features.
We were pleased to help introduce her to the VL3 and share what makes this aircraft worth a closer look.
A Firsthand Look at the VL3
For pilots considering a VL3, the article offers a useful perspective beyond a specification sheet. Godlewski describes her experience flying a Rotax 915 iS-powered aircraft, highlighting its responsive controls, visibility through the bubble canopy, and stability once trimmed.
The review also examines the aircraft’s Garmin G3X displays, ballistic parachute, and the demonstration aircraft’s Garmin Smart Glide capability. Throughout the story, she considers how cockpit design and equipment support the flying experience.
Explore the VL3 with EPS
As JMB Aircraft’s Western U.S. VL3 dealer, Elite Pilot Services helps prospective owners explore how the aircraft fits their flying goals.
Whether you are considering a new factory order or exploring pre-owned opportunities, we welcome a conversation about configurations, available aircraft, transition training, and the purchase process. Understanding your typical trips, passenger needs, and flying experience is a useful starting point.
The FLYING feature is an excellent introduction. We invite you to read the full story, then bring us your questions.
Read the full FLYING article →
Interested in a JMB VL3? Contact Elite Pilot Services to discuss your mission, current availability, or opportunities to see the aircraft in person.
Article by Meg Godlewski, published online September 21, 2026, and originally appearing in FLYING’s August print edition.