by Dan Johnson | Jul 15, 2022 | Cruzer, Duc Hélices (props), Splog, Viking Aircraft Engines, Zenith Aircraft Co.
“Time to spare? Go by air!” is a familiar humor line, speaking to weather uncertainties, mechanical delays, or relaxed cruise speeds that can slow or stall a cross-country flight in our fun, recreational aircraft. One man created his own special way to log some flight...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 7, 2022 | Duc Hélices (props), Splog, Viking Aircraft Engines, Zenith Aircraft Co.
At Sun ‘n Fun, as with AirVenture Oshkosh, recent years have created a new attraction using the Lightplane airstrip at both the nation’s two largest airshows. STOL — Short Takeoff and Landing — competitions have become a huge crowd draw. On pleasant evenings, crowds...
by Dan Johnson | Dec 21, 2021 | A5, Beringer Aero, Beringer Aero USA, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Duc Hélices (props), F2, Flight Design GmbH, Flight Design USA, Garmin International, ICON Aircraft, Splog
Rather loudly and persistently I beat the drum about “affordable aircraft,” but readers also enjoy learning about other aircraft. I will never write about jets or multimillion-dollar aircraft but I will continue to follow any “light” aircraft that meets LSA parameters...
by Dan Johnson | May 9, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Duc Hélices (props), Gyro Technic, Levil Technology (Toucan), Powrachute Corporation
We continue with further coverage from the first major airshow in almost two years… THANKS to Sun ‘n Fun 2021 for helping present these interesting aircraft and more. This article has news …about two aircraft in a category I refer as “alternative aircraft” …about an...
