by Dan Johnson | Jan 26, 2023 | Splog
When the Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo launched back in 2004 — the same year the SP/LSA regulation was released — the central Florida location began serving a then-new aviation segment. For 15 years this show grew and prospered …until it ended in 2019....
by Dan Johnson | Jan 18, 2023 | Skyleader (was Jihlavan), Skyleader USA, Splog
When Light-Sport Aircraft arrived on the scene almost 20 years ago, one early model that caught my attention was Kappa KP-5. This was one of the first of several brands unknown to Americans then. Others went on to become fixtures in the LSA space: Flight Design,...
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 | Jan 11, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230112, Aviation News, Engines, flying, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, LSA, Opinion, Pilots, Splog
While Rotax dominates the LSA engine market, other contenders, such as Jabiru, are making their mark. Read More
by Dan Johnson | Jan 6, 2023 | Splog
These new-millennia flying machines have inspired multiple names. While an eventual winner is determined, a common handle seems to be the rather awkward “eVTOL” — for electric vertical takeoff and landing. A range of abbreviations are also used: UAV, UAM, UAS,...
by Dan Johnson | Dec 30, 2022 | A5, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Garmin International, ICON Aircraft, Splog
Some might say Icon Aircraft has experienced a rather turbulent flight. The company came off the starting line boldly with splashy marketing including an immense, fancy tent right at the entrance to AirVenture. Each year at Oshkosh, the company hosted an annual party...
