by Dan Johnson | Mar 13, 2024 | Aero Affinity, mLSA, Mosaic LSA, ScaleWings Aircraft, Splog, SW51 Mustang
Every pilot loves a P-51 Mustang, right? The World War II fighter with gutsy lines and a thundering engine turning a giant prop consistently ranks as one of the most desirable airplanes of all time. Don’t even think about affording a real P-51 unless you win the...
by Dan Johnson | Nov 9, 2023 | Aero Adventure, Inc., Aero Affinity, Splog, The Aviator Family
Is a Showcase an airshow? Or is it a trade show? Is this the same as an event once called the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase? To these questions, you could reply, “Who cares?” This year’s Aero Showcase displayed a worthy selection of handsome airplanes. What more do...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 30, 2023 | Aero Affinity, Splog, Tecnam Costruzioni Aeronautiche, Van's Aircraft, Inc.
In this post, we’ll look at three news items affecting the affordable aviation community. This article touches on the last LSA event of the season plus two market leaders, one from the US and one international, each with significant news. Aero Showcase November 3-4,...
by Dan Johnson | Jun 2, 2023 | Aero Affinity, Altus, Magnus Aircraft USA, Splog
It was one of those fortuitous incidents. For my next subject aircraft, I chose the Altus motorglider because this particular aircraft was personally intriguing to me. I enjoy soaring, gliders, and therefore motorgliders. However, it’s not an ego thing. Motorgliders...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 13, 2023 | AB Flight, Aero Adventure, Inc., Aero Affinity, Bristell Aircraft (USA), BRM Aero, s.r.o., BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Evektor (Dreams Come True), Junkers Flugzeugwerke, LAMA - Light Aircraft Mfrs. Assoc., Magnus Aircraft USA, Montaer USA, Splog
Whoo, Hoo! It’s almost showtime! April 2023 seems destined to finally overcome all the Covid baggage as attendees sign up in droves for Sun ‘n Fun. With a delicious 10-day spacing between them — time to rest up a bit after a vigorous week — later in April comes Aero...
by Dan Johnson | Feb 27, 2023 | Aero Adventure, Inc., Aero Affinity, Aventura II, Aventura SLSA, Aventura UL, Splog
It’s cold up north. So, time for a winter boat show? What’s that got to do with seaplanes? Why don’t organizers present the Minneapolis Boat Show in spring or summer? Fact: Minnesota owns 30% more boats per capita than any other American state. Wisconsin is in third...
