by Dan Johnson | Jun 25, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Porto Aviation Group (was SEO-Avio), Risen, Splog
Most of us would be mighty pleased to sit comfortably and gaze upon our pace-setting aircraft. As reported recently, Alberto Porto, head of Porto Aviation, flew to a higher altitude and managed to squeak past the 400 kilometer per hour (true airspeed) barrier in his...
by Dan Johnson | Jun 16, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Splog
How does modern-day Rotax relate to the Wright Brothers? Here’s a trivia test for light aviation enthusiasts. Answer: Both started out in the bicycle business. A little over a year ago, the engine builder from Gunskirchen, Austria celebrated their 100th anniversary....
by Dan Johnson | Jun 14, 2021 | AirCam (Twin Engines), BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Lockwood Aircraft Corp., Splog
“Winds are going to be rather sporty,” observed AirCam developer, Phil Lockwood, as he and Robert Meyer and the AirCam team finalized arrangements for another fly-out, this one to Jekyll Island (09J). The single runway near the resort island had a crosswind forecast...
by Dan Johnson | Jun 11, 2021 | Atol, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Ekolot, Scandinavian Seaplanes (was: Atol Avion Ltd), Splog, Topaz
Summer is fast approaching and for much of the northern hemisphere, that means seaplane flying. For all pilots, covid fear is dissipating and summer skies beckon. In this LSA Update… Learn about the return of Finland’s wood-and-composite LSA seaplane, now rebadged as...
by Dan Johnson | Jun 7, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), CTLS, Flight Design GmbH, Flight Design USA, Garmin International, Splog
Recently I interacted with a reader, someone considering a light aircraft for purchase. He inquired about the ability of ultralights or Light-Sport Aircraft to cope with high density altitude. He raised valid and worthy points but showed a certain lack of knowledge...
by Dan Johnson | Jun 2, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Galaxy GRS Parachute, Garmin International, ScaleWings Aircraft, Splog, SW51 Mustang
This flying dream has been years in the making. Admittedly, it’s a big project, but so authentic is this 70%-scale P-51 Mustang lookalike that I think I see you already starting to drool. Don’t feel too conspicuous. It’s happening to me, too, along with nearly...
