by Dan Johnson | Mar 20, 2021 | Continental Aerospace Technology, Luscombe Aircraft Corporation, Sensenich Propeller, Silvaire LSA-8, Splog
Of all the airplanes earning rave reviews over the years, one model stands out above most others in the distinction of handling quality. Over and over I’ve heard from pilots of a certain, umm… maturity, and Luscombe is the brand often mentioned. After flying many...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 20, 2021 | Magnum Parachutes, Splog, U-Fly-It
Aviation preaches safety long and loud. This dedication within the aviation community has made flying safer than driving despite what landlubbers believe is a risky way to travel. Aviators know better, of course. We work hard at making flying safe. It’s not lucky or...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 20, 2021 | Affordaplane Aircraft, Splog
This website promotes a focus on affordable aviation, but the word “affordable” means different things to different people at different times. For some “affordable” may include Special LSA selling for more than $200,000. After all, that’s a fraction of a loaded Cirrus...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 20, 2021 | Splog
2021 Moves Forward — Go Fly! After a surprisingly decent Year-of-the-Covid, 2021 is already looking better. Check our growing 3-minutes-long video library on the ByDanJohnson Affordable Aviation YouTube channel. In addition, you can find nearly 1,000 LSA and Sport...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 20, 2021 | Aeroprakt USA, Evolution Trikes, LSA business, LSA market share, LSA Market Shares, Magni Gyro S.r.l., Magni USA LLC, Scoda (Edra) Aeronautica, Splog
Everyone knows 2020 was arguably the most unusual year in anyone’s recollection. In such a time of global upheaval, how did the light aircraft industry fare? This report took a bit more time as the effort to begin counting Part 103 ultralights altered our view of the...
by Dan Johnson | Mar 20, 2021 | Airdrome Aeroplanes, Splog
Recently I wrote about an American classic, Luscombe’s Model 8 LSA. We can go back even further in time and uncover a handsome flock of highly affordable airplanes that also check the vintage box. Welcome to Robert Baslee‘s amazing production of vintage early 20th...
