After shipping delays, the Swan 103, designed specifically for the U.S., made its debut at the Midwest LSA Expo in September 2022.
Fly-In features stargazing
Astronomers brought several telescopes for pilots and others to get a close-up look at the night sky.
ASTM working on standards for hybrid-electric engines
“This proposed standard is intended to support companies that are creating hybrid-electric power generation systems for use as the primary source of electrical propulsive power in electric aircraft,” says ASTM member David Eichstedt. “They will benefit from a more clearly-defined certification path, but aircraft developers will also benefit.”
Ian forces new date for fly-in
Originally planned for Oct. 1, EAA Chapter 534 had to postpone its Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida due to the wrath of Hurricane Ian. The fly-in is now scheduled for Oct. 29.
First flight after maintenance ends in crash
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of an incorrectly placarded fuel selector.
Picture of the Day: A mind-bending message
Albert Dyer submitted this photo and note: “I decided to have an evening dinner at an airport that has a restaurant. At about five miles away I flew past this message. A bit of foreshadowing or mind-bending? Of course, I had to check the dessert menu because the message became like the jingle that once heard you can’t seem to push it out of your mind!”
The fate of World War II surplus aircraft
Thousands of war surplus aircraft were scrapped after World War II, many salvaged for their engines, parts, and aluminum. By removing aged warplanes from the scene entirely, the aircraft industry and the military did not have to contend with some in Congress who might be attracted to false savings with old airplanes versus the development of state-of-the-art new aircraft.
From air show to car show to boat show
In September, the ICON A5 was featured at the 2022 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The LSA is following up that with an appearance in October at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
FAA activates new GPS-guided routes in Alaska to fly below hazardous weather
“Flying in Alaska is unlike any other place in the United States,” said Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. “T-routes will provide pilots additional options for completing their missions safely in this uniquely challenging environment.”