by Dan Johnson | Jul 15, 2022 | Cruzer, Duc Hélices (props), Splog, Viking Aircraft Engines, Zenith Aircraft Co.
“Time to spare? Go by air!” is a familiar humor line, speaking to weather uncertainties, mechanical delays, or relaxed cruise speeds that can slow or stall a cross-country flight in our fun, recreational aircraft. One man created his own special way to log some flight...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Dan Johnson | May 28, 2022 | CH 701/750, Cruzer, Splog, Zenith Aircraft Co., Zodiac CH 601/650
For years, one company has led the fleet of light aircraft. Regular readers of this website already know who it is: Zenith Aircraft. The company may be at the back of the alphabet but they are first in deliveries*. This particular year, however, the company based in...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Dan Johnson | Apr 7, 2022 | Duc Hélices (props), Splog, Viking Aircraft Engines, Zenith Aircraft Co.
At Sun ‘n Fun, as with AirVenture Oshkosh, recent years have created a new attraction using the Lightplane airstrip at both the nation’s two largest airshows. STOL — Short Takeoff and Landing — competitions have become a huge crowd draw. On pleasant evenings, crowds...