by Dan Johnson | May 30, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Dynon Avionics, Garmin International, Porto Aviation Group (was SEO-Avio), Risen, Splog
The appeal is obvious. What pilot doesn’t like the idea of flying faster? Even those of us who enjoy low-and-slow Part 103 ultralights remain intrigued by the idea of going fast, eating up the miles en route to a destination. Since I first saw this aircraft when it...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 24, 2021 | Beringer Aero, Beringer Aero USA, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), C42, Comco Ikarus GmbH, Garmin International, Splog
Americans have seen Comco Ikarus‘ C42 before. At least three different importers have represented C42 versions to the U.S. market. Today, Germany’s most successful light aircraft is served by a Canada-based dealer, Ikarus Flight Centre. Yet no one can dispute that C42...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 24, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Garmin International, MC01, Montaer Aeronaves (Brazil)
Perhaps you knew years ago that Brazil was an aviation beehive of activity. Since Santos-Dumont early last century, the South American country has been known for aviation. This millennia, the Brazilians have adapted to Light-Sport Aircraft and ASTM standards, which...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 16, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Garmin International, MC01, Montaer Aeronaves (Brazil)
Perhaps you knew years ago that Brazil was an aviation beehive of activity. Since Santos-Dumont early last century, the South American country has been known for aviation. This millennia, the Brazilians have adapted to Light-Sport Aircraft and ASTM standards, which...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 9, 2021 | Beringer Aero, Beringer Aero USA, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), C42, Comco Ikarus GmbH, Garmin International, Splog
Americans have seen Comco Ikarus‘ C42 before. At least three different importers have represented C42 versions to the U.S. market. Today, Germany’s most successful light aircraft is served by a Canada-based dealer, Ikarus Flight Centre. Yet no one can dispute that C42...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 20, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Garmin International, MC01, Montaer Aeronaves (Brazil), Montaer USA, Splog
Welcome our newest entry to the Special LSA fleet: Montaer’s MC01. It’s been added to our SLSA List that so many of you visit regularly. In a way, you already know this aircraft or at least its look-a-like predecessor, Paradise’s P1NG. As happens in every industry, a...