by Dan Johnson | Jan 12, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220106, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, Opinion, Pilots, Splog, sport pilots
Can you really find an affordable aircraft? And where’s the best place to find one? Our LSA expert Dan Johnson says the answers to both of those questions are “yes,” and he gives you several examples of affordable flying machines to check out. Read...
by Dan Johnson | Jan 6, 2022 | Hexa, Lift Aircraft, Splog
You can hardly follow any media without finding some article about the latest whizzbang electric propulsion multicopter project that “will transform urban transportation!” Or so they breathlessly exclaim. Fine. I look forward to going from a downtown hotel to the...
by Dan Johnson | Jan 1, 2022 | Alion Aviation, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Dynon Avionics, JMB Aircraft s.r.o., Splog, Vickers Aircraft Company, Ltd., VL3, Wave
Now that 2021 is historical and following two years of Covid uncertainty and business interruptions, many readers can breathe a sigh of relief for an better 2022. We have two full years remaining before FAA’s Mosaic regulation becomes active. During that time you’ll...
by Dan Johnson | Dec 29, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Dynon Avionics, RV-12, Sensenich Propeller, Splog, Van's Aircraft, Inc.
Over the years, curious pilots have asked me what aircraft I fly. I’ve had the pleasure to evaluate a great many models; the number crossed 400 a couple years back. My usual quip is that this experience makes me a pilot of many and a master of none. I usually add that...
by Dan Johnson | Dec 21, 2021 | A5, Beringer Aero, Beringer Aero USA, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Duc Hélices (props), F2, Flight Design GmbH, Flight Design USA, Garmin International, ICON Aircraft, Splog
Rather loudly and persistently I beat the drum about “affordable aircraft,” but readers also enjoy learning about other aircraft. I will never write about jets or multimillion-dollar aircraft but I will continue to follow any “light” aircraft that meets LSA parameters...
by Dan Johnson | Dec 17, 2021 | AeroJones Aviation, Airtime Aviation, Inc. (Fly CT), Cruiser Aircraft, Inc., Flight Design USA, Jabiru USA (North America), Skyleader USA, Splog
The last airshow of 2021 is over. The Christmas holidays are beginning to dominate everyone’s calendar. Yet recreational pilots — being enthusiastic aviators — are thinking about flying in 2022. The Covid pandemic of 2020/2021 appears not to have slowed enjoyment of...
