by Dan Johnson | Sep 9, 2022 | AVI Aircraft, Polini Motori S.p.A., Splog, Swan, Swan 120
While I have been familiar with AVI’s Swan for several years, having earlier seen it at the German Aero show, this was a first appearance for Swan in the United States. What’s brand new is the Swan 103 model made specifically for FAR Part 103. The new model made its...
by Dan Johnson | Sep 8, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220908, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, LSA, Opinion, Pilots, Splog, Van's Aircraft
And it’s a high wing model. The bare aluminum glistened in bright sunlight and drew crowds through every day of the OSH22. Read...
by Dan Johnson | Sep 7, 2022 | Aeromarine-LSA, four-stroke engine, Merlin Lite, Merlin PSA, single seat aircraft, Splog, Vtwin engine
A common question from affordable aviation enthusiasts asks about four stroke engines, either for genuine Part 103 ultralights (available but somewhat more challenging) or for very light aircraft. Such inquiries are commonly for aircraft that have previously used a...
by Dan Johnson | Sep 2, 2022 | Splog
As Labor Day approaches each year, pilots in the Midwest U.S. — and some from much further away — start heading to Mt. Vernon, Illinois. About an hour’s drive East of St. Louis, Missouri, Mt. Vernon is home to a dedicated sector show that has emerged as a favorite....
by Dan Johnson | Aug 26, 2022 | Splog
Capitalism and competition are one thing. Government policies and actions are quite another. You already know this. Sometimes, however, these two seemingly-opposite concepts aren’t so different. What does this have to do with Light-Sport Aircraft? American pilots,...
by Dan Johnson | Aug 16, 2022 | Splog, Van's Aircraft, Inc.
Is it an LSA or is it not an LSA? Is that the question? When Van’s broke the news that their latest RV-15 model was a high wing, plenty of pilots snapped to attention. This company has produced one winner after another; here is their latest. Its bare aluminum...
