by Dan Johnson | Nov 11, 2021 | Ion, Ion Aircraft, Splog
A few years back at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, I discovered a good-looking design but I did not see it each year. When I talked to developer Steve Martin, the project appeared interesting but it was not complete (at that time). The next year, I’d look for Ion Aircraft...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 26, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Dynon Avionics, Garmin International, ScaleWings Aircraft, Splog, SW51 Mustang
North American’s World War II-era P-51 Mustang has consistently won polls of pilots asking to identify their favorite aircraft. You may love your LSA or Sport Pilot kit or an ultralight aircraft, but nearly all pilots occasionally dream of owning — or at least flying...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 25, 2021 | #Aircraft, 20211104, Aviation News, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, Opinion, Splog, sport pilot
By buying carefully, adding his own labors, and selling to someone glad to have a fully-finished experimental airplane, Wes has been able to keep his cost of acquisition surprisingly low. Based on figures we discussed, I’d guess Wes is in for about the value of a...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 14, 2021 | Pipistrel LSA s.r.l., Pipistrel USA, Sinus, Splog
Probably like a lot of you, I enjoy different kinds of flying but if asked to state one favorite, it’s an easy question to answer. I’m a great enthusiast of soaring flight. Over decades of sampling a large number of aircraft of every description, I’m still drawn to a...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 9, 2021 | Fisher Flying Products, Splog
Let’s keep a focus on aircraft affordability. Look, we love recreational aircraft. In how they deliver enjoyment, they are closer to boats, RVs, and motorcycles than they are to a Cirrus SR22 or a Bonanza. Some owners justify the latter saying they use their airplane...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 9, 2021 | CGS Aviation (Ohio), CGS Hawk Singles, Splog
Since Chuck Slusarczyk’s first Hawk won Best New Design at Sun ‘n Fun in the spring of 1982 — the same year Part 103 was released — this affordable series of models has continued to increase its flock of smiling owners. Today around 2,500 Hawks of all varieties are...
