by Dan Johnson | Jun 11, 2021 | Atol, BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Ekolot, Scandinavian Seaplanes (was: Atol Avion Ltd), Splog, Topaz
Summer is fast approaching and for much of the northern hemisphere, that means seaplane flying. For all pilots, covid fear is dissipating and summer skies beckon. In this LSA Update… Learn about the return of Finland’s wood-and-composite LSA seaplane, now rebadged as...
by Dan Johnson | Jun 7, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), CTLS, Flight Design GmbH, Flight Design USA, Garmin International, Splog
Recently I interacted with a reader, someone considering a light aircraft for purchase. He inquired about the ability of ultralights or Light-Sport Aircraft to cope with high density altitude. He raised valid and worthy points but showed a certain lack of knowledge...
by Dan Johnson | Jun 2, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Galaxy GRS Parachute, Garmin International, ScaleWings Aircraft, Splog, SW51 Mustang
This flying dream has been years in the making. Admittedly, it’s a big project, but so authentic is this 70%-scale P-51 Mustang lookalike that I think I see you already starting to drool. Don’t feel too conspicuous. It’s happening to me, too, along with nearly...
by Dan Johnson | May 30, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Dynon Avionics, Garmin International, Porto Aviation Group (was SEO-Avio), Risen, Splog
The appeal is obvious. What pilot doesn’t like the idea of flying faster? Even those of us who enjoy low-and-slow Part 103 ultralights remain intrigued by the idea of going fast, eating up the miles en route to a destination. Since I first saw this aircraft when it...
by Dan Johnson | May 26, 2021 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Splog, Vickers Aircraft Company, Ltd., Wave
Down under, heads are down and wrenches are wrenching. A team in New Zealand has been working for years on what might be the most sophisticated new aircraft to emerge …well, anywhere among Light-Sport Aircraft but certainly in LSA seaplanes. Look out, Icon A5! Here...
by Dan Johnson | May 23, 2021 | 20210603, Aviation News, flight training, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, LSA, Opinion, Splog, sport pilot
If this young man is any example of what’s ahead for aviation in America, all is well. Jat’s not alone, of course. Many young people around the country are pursing aviation. Read...
