by Dan Johnson | Jul 26, 2022 | Splog
Many of you have been asking about FAA and their Mosaic regulation. Let’s jump right into it. Following is what I’ve learned even before the “Meet the Administrator” session that has become a staple of AirVenture thanks to excellent coordination by EAA’s professional...
by Dan Johnson | Jul 25, 2022 | Splog, Tbird Aircraft
I write this on the eve of Oshkosh 2022. The big summer celebration of flight opens officially on Monday, July 25 running through next Sunday, July 31st. Based on a tour of the grounds on setup day, I think we’re in for an interesting week. I plan to continue work to...
by Dan Johnson | Jul 24, 2022 | Aero Affinity, Splog
Get ready for summer’s big celebration of flight. It starts Monday, July 25th for the week. Of course, I’m writing about EAA AirVenture Oshkosh… what else? The world’s largest collection of aircraft meeting every description and pilots all over the country and from...
by Dan Johnson | Jul 20, 2022 | Future Vehicles s.r.o., Splog
When I look at Dingo from Future Vehicles, I see a fascinating blend of designs combining the looks of Aviad’s Zigolo Mg21 and Mike Loehle’s former Easy Riser. Yet Dingo isn’t some mashup of old designs. It’s been created by experienced engineers building with...
by Dan Johnson | Jul 15, 2022 | Cruzer, Duc Hélices (props), Splog, Viking Aircraft Engines, Zenith Aircraft Co.
“Time to spare? Go by air!” is a familiar humor line, speaking to weather uncertainties, mechanical delays, or relaxed cruise speeds that can slow or stall a cross-country flight in our fun, recreational aircraft. One man created his own special way to log some flight...
by Dan Johnson | Jul 11, 2022 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Garmin International, Junkers Flugzeugwerke, Splog
Talk about being ahead of its time, Junkers’ A50 Junior was designed to 600 kilograms / 1,320 pounds …93 years ago! “In 1928,” said the company, “what was to become the most successful Junkers sports aircraft left our Dessau production plant for the first time: a...
