by Dan Johnson | Apr 28, 2022 | Aeroprakt USA, Air-Tech, Inc., Evektor (Dreams Come True), Heavenbound Aviation, Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovscina, Splog, TL Sport Aircraft, Vashon Aircraft
My moment of truth is fast approaching. Will I succeed or fail to predict the future? I have been repeating my forecast that FAA will announce a draft of their newest regulation, called an NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rule Making) at EAA’s big summer celebration of...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 18, 2022 | Splog, TL Sport Aircraft, TL Ultralight
After Sun ‘n Fun 2022 ended, as pilots were flying home to bases across the USA, a couple aircraft stopped nearby at the DeLand Airport. As this is only a 25-minute drive from my office, I grabbed the chance to fly both the TL Sport Aircraft Stream and their high wing...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 9, 2022 | ScaleWings Aircraft, Splog, SW51 Mustang, T51-Mustang, Titan Aircraft Company
I have been working in this industry since, well… before it was an industry, so a long time. In all that time I have continually been impressed with the willingness of businesses that are clearly competitors to join together in ways that promote the entire light...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 7, 2022 | Duc Hélices (props), Splog, Viking Aircraft Engines, Zenith Aircraft Co.
At Sun ‘n Fun, as with AirVenture Oshkosh, recent years have created a new attraction using the Lightplane airstrip at both the nation’s two largest airshows. STOL — Short Takeoff and Landing — competitions have become a huge crowd draw. On pleasant evenings, crowds...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 6, 2022 | Air-Tech, Inc., Blackhawk, Splog
A year ago at Sun ‘n Fun 2021, I reported on a Rotax 503 replacement built in Russia. This information was warmly received at the time because the 503 powerplant was much beloved by ultralight enthusiasts. Little did we know last year that Putin would invade Ukraine...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 5, 2022 | Splog
When Sun ‘n Fun 2022 starts, a signal can be heard ’round the world. The message? It’s time for a new season of recreational flying. After we got the LSA Mall set up to receive a flock of airplanes, I was able to get around the sprawling Sun ‘n Fun campus to see what...
