by Dan Johnson | Sep 27, 2024 | 3-Axis 1-Place, Atec Aircraft, Faeta, Splog
Was this aircraft the star of MAX, the airshow? Maybe. “It drew a lot of attention,” said a company representative, “a sleek taildragger single seater with a 912 up front.” That it was accented with red inside and out helped, as proven by big auto companies that spend...
by Phil Solomon | Sep 21, 2024 | Splog
In the previous article, I explained how high levels of flight activity can make access more affordable and, for most people, how that would likely be achieved only through some form of shared ownership/use. The use of the term “shared ownership/use” is deliberate...
by Marc Cook | Sep 21, 2024 | Splog
In the normal order of things, a successful product will probably remain in production until demand slackens, technology changes or it can’t be built effectively. But there are other reasons, some not so obvious. Case in point? Kitfox Aircraft. Since 2009, when the...
by Dan Johnson | Sep 18, 2024 | Splog
Like X (formerly Twitter), my favorite fall airshow has altered its name. Actually, it changed subtly over 16 years of operation but is now called the Midwest Aviation Expo, or MAX. The major airshows have changed, too. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh was formally just...
by Dan Johnson | Sep 15, 2024 | Affordable Aviation, La Mouette, North Wing Design, Splog, Trike, Weight Shift Control
My title avoided the word “ultralight” even if these two aircraft qualify. The American entry can readily fit FAA’s Part 103 as an Ultralight Vehicle, freeing the pilot from having to register the aircraft, or have a pilot certificate, or possess any sort of “medical”...
by William “Bill” Ramey Jr. | Sep 6, 2024 | Splog
For most pilots, the FAA Airmen’s Medical Certificate is a fundamental requirement for flight. This certification guarantees that the pilot meets the medical standards necessary for safe operation of an aircraft. But there are exceptions, and understanding them is...
