by Dan Johnson | Nov 24, 2022 | ATF, North Wing Design, Scout XC, Solairus, Splog
A Message of Thanks on a Day of Thanksgiving Does a “simple aircraft” seem a contradiction in modern aviation? Today, a mid-range LSA is commonly equipped with sophisticated digital avionics, autopilot, articulating fowler flaps, carbon airframes, powerful engines,...
by Jamie Beckett | Nov 22, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Splog
The time-worn expression about GA travel is true. If you’ve got time to spare, go by air. Of course, there is an addendum I would add to that expression that has proven true for me. If you want to broaden your experience, meet fascinating people, and truly enrich your...
by Dan Johnson | Nov 21, 2022 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Splog, Voyageur II
Rotax’s 9-series engines have propelled several aircraft in round-the-world flights. One major user of the Austrian powerplants is The Airplane Factory in South Africa. They’ve done so many circumnavigations of the planet, you could be excused for losing count....
by Dan Johnson | Nov 13, 2022 | AeroJones Aviation, CTLS, Splog
American and European pilots can plan a trip across the continent with surprising ease and with great support from air traffic controllers, airport operators, and businesses that serve aviation. No one stops you to ask what you’re doing. You probably question why I...
by Dan Johnson | Nov 7, 2022 | A-22, A32 Vixxen, Aeros, Airtime Aviation, Inc. (Fly CT), Ant, CTLS, F2, Heavenbound Aviation, Splog
The following story is one that moved me and might affect you similarly. I consider all recreational aviators anywhere in the world as fellow flying enthusiasts. Maybe you do, too? Whatever we fly, pilots share a love of aviation, regardless of what language we speak...
by Dan Johnson | Nov 2, 2022 | Aeromarine-LSA, M-Squared, Inc., Splog
At airshows throughout 2022, I repeatedly spoke to pilots interested in ultralights, the true Part 103 variety. I continue to be impressed by two apparent facts. First, among the better-informed recreational pilot population, virtually all know what a Part 103...
