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....
by Dan Johnson | Apr 3, 2022 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Dynon Avionics, Splog, Vickers Aircraft Company, Ltd., Wave
Long in development to incorporate a raft of distinctive ideas, Vickers Wave took its first flight last month, mere weeks before the launch of Sun ‘n Fun 2022, which kicks off a new flying season. Lead by company namesake, Paul Vickers, Wave has been a work in process...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 1, 2022 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Norden, Splog, SportairUSA, Zlin Aviation
Welcome to the newest Special Light-Sport Aircraft in the fleet: Savage Norden. The first example is in the United States and headed to its new owner. Norden is #157 on our SLSA List. “It is the best of the several models of LSA that Zlin has ever made,” SportairUSA...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 18, 2022 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), P2008, Splog, Tecnam (in USA), Tecnam Costruzioni Aeronautiche
Pilot, builder, owner Roger Jennings is singular in an uncommon way. He has built and loves to fly a Zenith CH-650 but he recently bought a used Tecnam P2008. You could say he goes both ways. Most of us, including your author, tend to fly only fully-built aircraft...
by Dan Johnson | Feb 11, 2022 | Bat Hawk, Bat Hawk Aircraft (USA), BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Michigan Avionics (MGL), Splog
It’s always exciting to welcome a new entry into recreational aviation. Two Bat Hawks are presently inside the USA and will be debuted at Sun ‘n Fun 2022. Bat Hawk is a well-established, conventional microlight-style light aircraft powered by a Rotax 912 that helps...
by Dan Johnson | Jan 1, 2022 | Alion Aviation, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Dynon Avionics, JMB Aircraft s.r.o., Splog, Vickers Aircraft Company, Ltd., VL3, Wave
Now that 2021 is historical and following two years of Covid uncertainty and business interruptions, many readers can breathe a sigh of relief for an better 2022. We have two full years remaining before FAA’s Mosaic regulation becomes active. During that time you’ll...
