TAVARES, Florida — Progressive Aerodyne, manufacturer of Searey Light Sport amphibious airplanes, has developed a new Frise aileron for all new factory-built Searey Elite and Searey Sport model airplanes. The new aileron, developed by Progressive Aerodyne engineers, is a milestone improvement in Searey flight control, according to company officials. The new aileron provides Searey airplanes with more balance and […]
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First flight: Sun Flyer
DENVER, Colorado – The single-seat technology demonstrator for the “Sun Flyer” solar-electric airplane completed first flight tests and will make its public debut July 27 in Oshkosh, the evening before the official start of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Sun Flyer, being developed by Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) in conjunction with its development partners, Bye Aerospace […]
All-metal folding-wing Groppo Trail now available in U.S.
The Italian Groppo Trail is now available in the U.S. The high-wing light-sport or amateur-built kit features tandem seating, all-metal construction, and wings that are foldable in less than five minutes by one person. Experimental Light-Sport (ELSA) and amateur-built kits are available starting at $28,250. The ready-to-fly Special Light Sport (SLSA) Trail is available for $79,900. […]
Eclipse upgrade program sells out
Eclipse Aerospace reports that all 2014 Eclipse 500 PLUS upgrade positions have been sold. Since the program commenced March 12, more than 60 Eclipse Jet owners have selected the Eclipse 500 PLUS upgrade for their aircraft, company officials said. All of these upgrades will be completed in 2014. The Eclipse 500 PLUS program will remain open to […]
Subsonex JSX-2 makes first flights
OSHKOSH — Sonex Aircraft reports that the SubSonex Personal Jet model JSX-2 achieved first flight on Thursday, July 10, completing a series of initial flight tests through the remainder of the week. “Its flight characteristics can be summed up in two words,” remarks JSX-2 test pilot Bob Carlton, “fast and smooth. She handles great and climbs well.” The initial […]
New names for Airvans
Mahindra Aerospace has rebranded its GA8 Airvan and GA10 utility aircraft as the Airvan 8 and Airvan 10. “The new identity combines the Airvan name with the numbers 8 and 10 signifying seat capacity. We have also drawn inspiration from the ‘Ridge,’ which has been creatively integrated into the lettering. Use of Mahindra’s signature ‘energetic red’ also gives the […]
Chesapeake Sport Pilot adds Searey to fleet
Chesapeake Sport Pilot has added an amphibious Searey S-LSA to the flight school fleet.
SkyCraft finishes ASTM compliance, opens new factory
SkyCraft Airplanes has declared to the FAA that its SD-1 Minsiport is compliant with all ASTM regulations for Light-Sport Aircraft one year after publicly announcing it would be producing the airplane ready-to-fly. SkyCraft now awaits an FAA audit, after which it will be able to make its first aircraft deliveries. The FAA has scheduled SkyCraft’s audit […]
Searey expands to China
Progressive Aerodyne has opened its newly established sales office in Shanghai, China, to support the sale of Searey light-sport amphibious airplanes. The Searey was first presented to the China market at airshows in 2009. The company is working with Chinese aviation authorities to gain certification of the Searey. The Shanghai office will manage all marketing and sales and […]