by Dan Johnson | Sep 8, 2023 | Aerotrek Aircraft, Bristell Aircraft (USA), BRM Aero, s.r.o., Magni USA LLC, Splog, Texas Aircraft Manufacturing, TL Sport Aircraft, Vashon Aircraft, Zenith Aircraft Co.
One sure way to know if a show works is to observe vendor participation over a number of years. As this is my 14th year attending the Midwest LSA Expo, I can tell you 2023 represents a strong turnout. Companies come back year after year because it works to connect...
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 16, 2023 | Bristell Aircraft (USA), BRM Aero, s.r.o., J230-SP, Montaer Aeronaves (Brazil), Sonex Aircraft LLC, Splog, The Airplane Factory, The Airplane Factory USA, US Sport Planes, Van's Aircraft, Inc.
Darkest before dawn? I hear growing concern about FAA’s new Mosaic regulation and what it will or won’t do. An increasing number of comments I hear are variations of these words — “FAA is never going to get this done, and if they do, it will be a crappy rule.” Why so...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 29, 2022 | Bristell Aircraft (USA), BRM Aero, s.r.o., BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Splog
How about this? Among the loudest “buzz” at Aero Friedrichshafen 2022 was the introduction of turbine engines on Light-Sport Aircraft. At least three well-known LSA producers are experimenting with turbines. OK, I know turbines are not allowed on present-day LSA....
