The REMOS GXiS made its maiden flight May 26 after ground tests were successfully completed and the required permissions were issued by German aviation authorities. “First we did some taxi tests with increasing speed until the nose wheel came up,” company officials reported in a prepared release. “At 11:20 UTC pilot and engineer Christian Majunke took off […]
Light Sport Aircraft
First Bearhawk LSA deliveries made to South Africa and New Zealand
AUSTIN, Texas – Bearhawk Aircraft has completed the delivery of two Bearhawk LSA aircraft kits to South Africa and New Zealand. The Bearhawk LSA, available as a Quick-Build kit, is a two-place tandem seated aircraft resembling the Piper Super Cub and other high-wing aircraft used for sport, recreation and utility. It differs by its single-strut-braced, all aluminum wings […]
ICON slows A5 production, lays off staff
VACAVILLE, Calif. — ICON Aircraft has made major changes to this year’s A5 delivery plan, significantly reducing production of the light-sport aircraft. These changes are part of a strategy to improve the A5 production processes and manufacturing supply chain, while simultaneously supporting flight training for ICON customers, according to ICON officials. Plans announced May 25 include: A […]
LSA registrations remain consistent
My associate in Europe, Jan Fridrich of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) Europe, has been the source for a database search for many years as I seek to report light-sport aircraft (LSA) market share statistics in the USA. He scours the FAA registration information and laboriously assembles the numbers. As he and I work […]
Four extremely affordable aircraft
In the fall of 2015, I wrote about four Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) you could buy for under $96,000. For many pilots, this price point seemed to strike a melodious chord. Unless you are flying for work purposes, you may prefer to spend only a modest amount to enjoy the view from on high. In this column, I’ll […]
Flight Design deliveries imminent, adds ADS-B solution
Flight Design USA reported its first shipment of CTLS and CTLSi aircraft from AeroJones Aviation will arrive at Airtime Aviation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, late this week or early next. AeroJones Aviation, from Taichung, Taiwan, will produce and distribute, under license, the CT-series of aircraft for Flight Design of Germany. AeroJones will also manufacture spare parts as […]
Partnership brings a new ultralight Alaskan Bush Tire to Europe’s LSA market
CHUGIAK, Alaska — Airframes Alaska reports the approval and first production run of the first Ultralight Alaskan Bushwheel. The Alaska-based company worked in collaboration with French wheel-and-brake manufacturer Beringer Aero to develop the new lightweight backcountry airplane tire specifically for European light-sport aircraft (LSA). The Ultralight Bushwheel is designed for off-field operations in France, Italy, and other European […]
REMOS AG returns to North America
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — REMOS AG, once one of the top-selling Light-Sport Aircraft in North America, has returned to the United States. Reorganized and with new management, the company has established a distribution center at Skybound Aviation at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI). Under the direction of Mac McCallister, Skybound is selling parts and providing […]
RANS S-20LS Raven gets FAA approval as factory-built SLSA
HAYS, Kansas — The RANS S-20LS Raven has received FAA approval as a factory-built Special-Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA). The SLSA Raven is already in production, according to company officials, who note the order book is filling fast. Prices start at $119,000. The company offers customers a variety of options. Panels include traditional analog, Dynon, and Garmin components, while engine choices […]