by Dan Johnson | Oct 26, 2022 | Aero Affinity, Fusion 212, Magnus Aircraft Inc (USA), Splog
As I departed DeLand airport on Saturday at the close of Aero Showcase 2022, I recalled multiple conversations with attendees regarding the airplanes on display. Over and over I was asked if one of the displayed aircraft could benefit from a higher weight under Mosaic...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 22, 2022 | Splog
I have long recognized that one of the toughest things a group can do is decide to launch and operate a new event. I think this is probably true outside of aviation as well but it’s certainly tough to do with airshows where weather is one of many factors you need to...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 20, 2022 | Aero Affinity, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Garmin International, MC01, Montaer Aeronaves (Brazil), Montaer USA, Splog
When I asked “Mosaic LSA?” in the lead image of this article, was I simply being provocative? Or, is the soon-to-be-debuted Montaer MC01 with Rotax 915iS a forecast of what is to come with Mosaic? Hopefully the title did get your attention but it asks a legitimate...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 18, 2022 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Splog, Vickers Aircraft Company, Ltd., Wave
One of the longest-awaited Light-Sport development projects has been Vickers Aircraft’s Wave, a sophisticated amphibious LSA seaplane. Following the media-drenched Icon A5, Vickers in New Zealand took their time to get Wave right. Remember, seasons are reversed in the...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 17, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221006, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, Opinion, Pilots, Splog
After shipping delays, the Swan 103, designed specifically for the U.S., made its debut at the Midwest LSA Expo in September 2022. Read...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 12, 2022 | CH 701/750, Cruzer, Splog, Zenair (Lotus) Floats, Zenith Aircraft Co., Zodiac CH 601/650
Shortly after the Midwest LSA Expo each year, a nearby company hosts a homecoming for its builders. Maybe you’ve heard of them: Zenith Aircraft? Truth is, the odds are reasonably good that you’ve either built a Zenith kit, contemplated building one, or flew in one....