by Dan Johnson | Nov 28, 2023 | AirWolf 912, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Pegasus 582, Powered Parachute, Powrachute Corporation, Splog
Last summer, when EAA AirVenture Oshkosh exploded with news that FAA released Mosaic, nearly all the attention was on increased weight and speed, and capabilities like retractable gear, controllable props, even multiengine or turbine aircraft. Christmas in July, I...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 23, 2023 | AirWolf 912, Easy Flight, Powered Sport Flying magazine, Powrachute Corporation, Splog
Recreational aviation can be hugely rewarding in many ways, but creating a well-functioning and useful business in this sector of flying has challenges. Some who try eventually hit upon the right formula but no one says this is easy. Technology has been particularly...
by Dan Johnson | Jan 13, 2023 | ICON Aircraft, LSA business, LSA market share, LSA Market Shares, Powrachute Corporation, Splog, Van's Aircraft, Inc., Zenith Aircraft Co.
The year started with hope. As 2022 arrived, America and most countries (China excepted) were emerging from two years of difficult lockdowns and Covid. The good news was that a flood of money from the U.S. government had buoyed the stock market and I’ve long observed...
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...
