by Dan Johnson | Sep 15, 2024 | Affordable Aviation, La Mouette, North Wing Design, Splog, Trike, Weight Shift Control
My title avoided the word “ultralight” even if these two aircraft qualify. The American entry can readily fit FAA’s Part 103 as an Ultralight Vehicle, freeing the pilot from having to register the aircraft, or have a pilot certificate, or possess any sort of “medical”...
by Dave Unwin | Sep 6, 2024 | Affordable Aviation, flight review, Splog, stampe
I’d seen the full-size Stampe SV4-RS replica at AERO a few weeks previously, and it really put a hook in me. I was fortunate enough to fly a Stampe several years ago and was very impressed—it being greatly superior to the DH Tiger Moth, with which it is often...
by William “Bill” Ramey Jr. | Aug 22, 2024 | Affordable Aviation, Splog, sport pilot
The Sport Pilot Certificate has emerged as a popular option for aspiring pilots who want to experience the joy of recreational flying without the extensive time and financial commitment required for a Private Pilot Certificate. It’s been with us for two decades but...
by Dave Unwin | Aug 10, 2024 | Affordable Aviation, flight review, microlight, shark, Splog
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression” is a wise old saw, and my initial impressions of the Shark were all very positive. Some aircraft look like they’re moving even when they’re standing still, and the Shark definitely falls into this category....
by Steve Ashby | Aug 1, 2024 | Affordable Aviation, AirVenture, Splog
If you are piloting an ultralight or light plane VFR, you really don’t need an artificial horizon or a heading indicator. But you do need airspeed and altitude, and it’d be nice to have that available in a compact, clear, modern package. Even better, you’d like to...
by Steve Ashby | Jul 29, 2024 | Affordable Aviation, AirVenture, Splog
There is a two place tandem high wing light plane that looks a little like a single engine AirCam that has been knocking around for over a decade in, of all places, the hang gliding community. This sturdy craft, the Dragonfly Rancher, has been used to tow hang gliders...
