by Dan Johnson | May 9, 2024 | A5, Aero Adventure, Inc., Aventura II, Aventura SLSA, ICON Aircraft, LSA Seaplane, Mosaic LSA, Progressive Aerodyne, Scoda (Edra) Aeronautica, SeaMax, Seamax Aircraft (formerly AirMax), Searey, SeaRey LSA, Splog, Super Petrel LS, Super Petrel USA, Vickers Aircraft Company, Ltd., Wave
One of the most active sectors in light aviation is LSA seaplanes. We’ve seen ups and downs, arrivals and departures of LSA seaplane producers. Admittedly, these flying machines are more complex than current-day LSA. For example, amphibs need retractable landing gear...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 18, 2024 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), E-Props Propellers Company, Garmin International, LSA Seaplane, mLSA, Mosaic LSA, Scoda (Edra) Aeronautica, Splog, Super Petrel USA
A few days ago a couple Super Petrel XPs arrived in Florida. In no time, Roger Helton‘s team had the pair assembled and had earned their Special Airworthiness Certificates, from two different FAA inspectors no less. Development happens fast in light aviation; Mosaic...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 6, 2023 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Scoda (Edra) Aeronautica, Splog, Super Petrel LS, Super Petrel USA
I have followed Super Petrel since before it went to Brazil* more than 20 years ago. I mention this to make two points. Super Petrel has a long history; some 400 are flying around the world. In addition, the current producer, Scoda Aeronautica, has continually made...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 10, 2022 | Arion Aircraft, LLC, Highlander, ICP Aircraft I.C.P., Jabiru USA (North America), Lightning LS-1, Savannah, Savannah ADV, Savannah VG, Scoda (Edra) Aeronautica, Super Petrel LS
As Sun ‘n Fun 2022 comes to a close, so does my daily reporting. This happens through long days and short nights. My sleep schedule can soon get back to normal. In an article already underway, I will make some forecasts for what we’ll see at AirVenture Oshkosh 2022...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 20, 2021 | Aeroprakt USA, Evolution Trikes, LSA business, LSA market share, LSA Market Shares, Magni Gyro S.r.l., Magni USA LLC, Scoda (Edra) Aeronautica, Splog
Everyone knows 2020 was arguably the most unusual year in anyone’s recollection. In such a time of global upheaval, how did the light aircraft industry fare? This report took a bit more time as the effort to begin counting Part 103 ultralights altered our view of the...
