by Dan Johnson | Jun 2, 2023 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Porto Aviation Group (was SEO-Avio), Risen, Splog
In the last couple years a rivalry erupted among companies in Europe aiming to be the fastest LSA-type aircraft*. I have previously reported on Porto Aviation and its fast-flying ways. Setting aside the politics of FAI-recognized record flights, no question remains...
by Dan Johnson | Jun 2, 2023 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Niki Rotor Aviation, Splog
If the bright green didn’t catch your eye, the unusual placement of the propeller probably did. Or maybe it was one of a dozen other fetching attributes to this handsome rotary-winged aircraft. What you could not easily see was the engine selection. As up-to-date as...
by Dan Johnson | Jun 2, 2023 | LAMA - Light Aircraft Mfrs. Assoc., Splog
LAMA, the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, hosted a gathering of European manufacturers during last month’s Aero Friedrichshafen show. Van’s Aircraft President and Chief Engineer Rian Johnson accepted LAMA’s invitation and presented an update on Mosaic. As...
by Dan Johnson | Jun 2, 2023 | Aero Affinity, Altus, Magnus Aircraft USA, Splog
It was one of those fortuitous incidents. For my next subject aircraft, I chose the Altus motorglider because this particular aircraft was personally intriguing to me. I enjoy soaring, gliders, and therefore motorgliders. However, it’s not an ego thing. Motorgliders...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 30, 2023 | Air-Tech, Inc., Splog, Sport II S, Sport or Sprint I, Sprint II
If I hear one thing over and over it is this: “I want a four-stroke engine for my Part 103 ultralight. Are any available?” For years the answer was, “Well, brand XYZ offered one but they disappeared from the market some years ago. One such winner I flew was the Bailey...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 29, 2023 | A50 Junior, Beringer Aero, Beringer Aero USA, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Galaxy GRS Parachute, Garmin International, Junkers Aircraft, Splog
In a splendid professional presentation, Waco Aircraft unveiled their newest vintage-style aircraft. Well, that’s close to factual. In truth, Junkers Aircraft is its own company, but as it shares common ownership, it’s OK to group these two vintage designs together,...
