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...
by Dan Johnson | Nov 30, 2022 | Aero Affinity, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), MC01, Montaer Aeronaves (Brazil), Splog
Pilots love airplanes (duh!). Pilots also love engines, especially when they are truly powerful. So, perhaps Brazilian manufacturer Montaer made a market-savvy move by moving quickly to incorporate Rotax’s most potent engine, their 915iS producing 141 horsepower in a...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 26, 2022 | Aero Affinity, Fusion 212, Magnus Aircraft Inc (USA), Splog
As I departed DeLand airport on Saturday at the close of Aero Showcase 2022, I recalled multiple conversations with attendees regarding the airplanes on display. Over and over I was asked if one of the displayed aircraft could benefit from a higher weight under Mosaic...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 20, 2022 | Aero Affinity, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Garmin International, MC01, Montaer Aeronaves (Brazil), Montaer USA, Splog
When I asked “Mosaic LSA?” in the lead image of this article, was I simply being provocative? Or, is the soon-to-be-debuted Montaer MC01 with Rotax 915iS a forecast of what is to come with Mosaic? Hopefully the title did get your attention but it asks a legitimate...
