by Dan Johnson | Oct 20, 2023 | Splog, Vickers Aircraft Company, Ltd., Wave
“Vickers has achieved what others only dream about… a ‘World-First’,” the New Zealand LSA seaplane developer announced. The southern hemisphere company was reporting on the completion of their flight testing program. “Wave performed exceptionally well, so well in fact...
by Dan Johnson | Sep 28, 2023 | A5, Aero Adventure, Inc., Aventura II, Aventura SLSA, ICON Aircraft, LSA Seaplane, Splog, Vickers Aircraft Company, Ltd., Wave
Hard to believe, isn’t it? Summer is over, we’re into fall and looking at winter. Surprisingly, that means that in a couple months the sale of boats and other watercraft begins to ramp up. Marine shows are commonly scheduled for the dead of winter. If that seems odd,...
by Dan Johnson | Jul 10, 2023 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Vickers Aircraft Company, Ltd., Wave
Oshkosh is nearly here again so it must be seaplane flying time. America’s north is rich with open water for fun or safety. When the summer season arrives, seaplanes are at their finest. Indeed, AirVenture’s Seaplane Base operation is a whole show alongside the main...
by Dan Johnson | Oct 18, 2022 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Splog, Vickers Aircraft Company, Ltd., Wave
One of the longest-awaited Light-Sport development projects has been Vickers Aircraft’s Wave, a sophisticated amphibious LSA seaplane. Following the media-drenched Icon A5, Vickers in New Zealand took their time to get Wave right. Remember, seasons are reversed in the...
by Dan Johnson | Apr 3, 2022 | BRP-Powertrain (Rotax Aircraft Engines), Dynon Avionics, Splog, Vickers Aircraft Company, Ltd., Wave
Long in development to incorporate a raft of distinctive ideas, Vickers Wave took its first flight last month, mere weeks before the launch of Sun ‘n Fun 2022, which kicks off a new flying season. Lead by company namesake, Paul Vickers, Wave has been a work in process...
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...
