by Dan Johnson | Mar 28, 2023 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), CubCrafters, Splog
Sun ‘n Fun 2023 — Day 1 During 2023, in only three months, I’ve lost count how many airframe producers have told me a story that goes something like this… “We (some manufacturer) offer two 100-horsepower choices: a Rotax 912ULS (carbureted) and 912iS (fuel injected),...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 27, 2023 | Breese 2 DS (SLSA), Breese DS (HKS), BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Dynon Avionics, M-Squared, Inc., Splog, Sport 1000, Sprint 1000
M-Squared Aircraft is one of the light sector’s pioneering airframe producers. Founded and operated by industry veteran Paul Mather, M-Squared has discovered two particular niches that I can identify. First, if you are new to ultralight aircraft — easily the most...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 25, 2023 | Jetson, Splog
Air taxis — eVTOLs — UAVs — UASs — UAMs. I like “multicopters,” but the name game continues. Maybe these new-fangled flying contraptions have numerous (indecipherable) names because they’re still deciding which way they’re headed? I believe aircraft like these are...
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 | Mar 13, 2023 | AB Flight, Aero Adventure, Inc., Aero Affinity, Bristell Aircraft (USA), BRM Aero, s.r.o., BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Evektor (Dreams Come True), Junkers Flugzeugwerke, LAMA - Light Aircraft Mfrs. Assoc., Magnus Aircraft USA, Montaer USA, Splog
Whoo, Hoo! It’s almost showtime! April 2023 seems destined to finally overcome all the Covid baggage as attendees sign up in droves for Sun ‘n Fun. With a delicious 10-day spacing between them — time to rest up a bit after a vigorous week — later in April comes Aero...
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...
