Let’s be direct and simply pronounce it a success. It only took a decade of hard work. I refer to the Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, which this time of year signals the start of a new season of airshows. Every January — for 2015 the dates are Jan. 14-17 — Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF) […]
Light Sport Aircraft
Paradise Aircraft USA set to begin operations at SEF
SEBRING, Fla. — Paradise Aircraft of Brazil has leased a 5,000-square-foot hangar to launch its US manufacturing and distribution operations at Sebring Regional Airport Dec. 1. The company will begin producing the P1-NG in January. This is the next generation P1 Special Light Sport aircraft (SLSA) with some new modifications, including the addition of a cargo […]
Injured soldier gains new lease on life — in the air
The folks at Quicksilver Aeronautics say they are especially pleased to report the sale of a Special Light-Sport Aircraft, the Sport S2SE, to a different sort of customer — a war hero. While any aircraft delivery is satisfying, this one deserves extra attention, they say. “I met Jimmy Aguila recently. He called me to say he wanted […]
Plastic Fantastic P-51
By any number of surveys, the P-51 Mustang is one of the most admired airplanes in the history of aviation. Even though that statement sounds bold — on the verge of exaggeration — most readers will surely agree. Like most aviators, I’ve never flown in an original P-51, although I have flown in a light kit version called the […]
Two airplanes (almost) anyone can afford
“Everything you need and not much else,” is the catchy tagline from aviation entrepreneur Chip Erwin. With those words, he described the Italian Zigolo, which is based on a design by American Mike Sandlin. (In a sign of our global times, Erwin imports it to both USA and China.) One look at the aircraft and […]
CubCrafters introduces Aerocet floats for Carbon Cub and Sport Cub
YAKIMA, Wash. — CubCrafters has partnered with Aerocet to offer amphibious floats specifically designed for CubCrafters’ CC11 airframes, which include the Carbon Cub SS, Sport Cub S2 and Carbon Cub EX kit models. Aerocet’s Model 1500 Amphibious Floats represent an entirely new design approach for the company and feature an all-carbon fiber hull for light weight (only 245 […]
Planning underway for Sebring LSA Expo
Planning for the 11th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo is in full swing, with new and returning sponsors committing their support to the event and exhibitors finalizing their contracts. Closing date for contracts is Sept. 15. Set for Wednesday through Saturday, Jan. 14-17, 2015, on the Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) in Florida, the Sebring Expo is the […]
SportAir launches Name This Plane contest
SportairUSA, the U.S. distributor of Savage Cub-S, Cub, Cruiser and Classic aircraft, has launched a contest to rename the Savage Cub-S. The airplane is manufactured in Europe and sold world-wide as the Savage Cub-S. The light-sport aircraft is a callback to the original Piper Super Cub, according to company officials. The plan features a 180-hp Titan Stroker engine, Alaskan Bushwheels […]
Belite inks Canadian distribution agreeement
Belite Aircraft reports that Melody Aircraft, of Alberta, Canada, will exclusively distribute Belite’s aircraft and kits throughout Canada. “In order to meet the needs of the Canadian market, we’re upgrading our ProCub Lite model with a gross weight increase to 285KG (625 pounds), a larger 10 gallon fuel tank and a four stroke engine,” said James […]