by Dan Johnson | Aug 29, 2023 | Aero Adventure, Inc., Jabiru Australia, Splog, The Aviator Family, US Sport Planes, Zenith Aircraft Co.
When AirVenture Oshkosh ends, you can almost hear a national sigh as if to denote the flying season is over. EAA’s magnificent summer celebration of flight leads to Labor Day and into fall. Fun flying in northern climates might begin to slow but in the southern half...
by Dan Johnson | Aug 24, 2023 | A-22, A32 Vixxen, Aeroprakt Ltd., Garmin International, Heavenbound Aviation, Splog
We are awash in bad news from Ukraine. Some is honest reporting of the extremely difficult circumstances for many in the war-racked nation. Yet media does not always grace itself, always finding the worst of the news to report in somber tones. Amazingly, it’s not all...
by Dan Johnson | Aug 18, 2023 | LAMA - Light Aircraft Mfrs. Assoc., Powered Sport Flying magazine, Splog
FAA proposed regulation has powerfully captured the attention of many pilots. Pilots have tons of questions. We have some answers. Everyone has a lot to read. But… uggghhh! Who wants to read this stuff? If it doesn’t put you to sleep, it might infuriate you. Overall,...
by Dan Johnson | Aug 14, 2023 | Montaer Aeronaves (Brazil), Montaer Aircraft USA, Splog, Texas Aircraft Manufacturing
Is this an exciting time for aviation? Have you been one of the many pilots anticipating Mosaic and the promise it brings for more capable aircraft? The new proposal is loaded with ideas we requested. As with the SP/LSA rule of nineteen years ago, these features of...
by Dan Johnson | Aug 11, 2023 | Aerolite 103, Splog, U-Fly-It
Among the couple hundred readers who commented on my recent Mosaic article, several referenced Private Pilots who consider a Sport Pilot to be “unqualified.” I’ve heard that, too. In fact, I’ve heard similar comments my entire long career. It’s a pecking order thing,...
by Dan Johnson | Aug 2, 2023 | Aquilae (North American Eagle), FUN (Fly Ultralight Nano), Hawk Single, Heavenbound Aviation, Scissortail Aerosport, Splog
It’s all over — EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s largest-attendance airshow event. It’s a delicious, if somewhat overwhelming, drink out of a firehose for an entire week. Oshkosh has something for every pilot and more than any one person can see. I’ll mention this...
