by Dan Johnson | Jul 7, 2023 | Aeromarine-LSA, Merlin Lite, Merlin PSA, Splog
Naturally, sharp-eyed ByDanJohnson.com readers already know about Chip’s big idea. See this article; scroll down. What you didn’t know is that this idea was unique enough to win a patent. That’s uncommon in recreational aviation, though, of course, an idea like this...
by Dan Johnson | Nov 2, 2022 | Aeromarine-LSA, M-Squared, Inc., Splog
At airshows throughout 2022, I repeatedly spoke to pilots interested in ultralights, the true Part 103 variety. I continue to be impressed by two apparent facts. First, among the better-informed recreational pilot population, virtually all know what a Part 103...
by Dan Johnson | Sep 7, 2022 | Aeromarine-LSA, four-stroke engine, Merlin Lite, Merlin PSA, single seat aircraft, Splog, Vtwin engine
A common question from affordable aviation enthusiasts asks about four stroke engines, either for genuine Part 103 ultralights (available but somewhat more challenging) or for very light aircraft. Such inquiries are commonly for aircraft that have previously used a...
by Dan Johnson | Feb 24, 2022 | Aeromarine-LSA, Aviad, Splog, Zigolo MG-12, Zigolo Mg21
Americans know Zigolo thanks to U.S. importer, Chip Erwin. He brought the genuine Part 103 ultralight to the USA but also to other countries where he found customers. Those who know Chip are aware he has many international connections. Beside importing aircraft to the...
by Dan Johnson | Aug 23, 2021 | Aeromarine-LSA, Alion Aviation, JMB Aircraft s.r.o., MC01, Merlin Lite, Montaer Aeronaves (Brazil), Montaer USA, Splog, Tri-State Kites, VL3
For 18 months, the world has been under assault from a bug so small you can’t see it without a big microscope. Plenty of us are hungry to return to what we once quaintly called “normal.” Hundreds of thousands of people at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021 started back on...
by Dan Johnson | Jul 30, 2021 | Aeromarine-LSA, Fusion Copter Ltd., Merlin Lite, Splog, US Sport Planes
A mid-week demonstration featured Europe’s Volocopter and America’s Opener BlackFly. The two (three actually, a pair of BlackFlys flew) demonstrated their eVTOL flying capability. They could hardly have been more different. Billionaires are investing in, uh, what to...
