“Wow! What….is…that?” That was the most common reaction when people first set eyes on the SAM LS at AirVenture 2013. The round-cowl Light-Sport Aircraft made its American debut at the annual event. The combination of a round cowl, tear-drop shaped wheel-pants and a side-hinged folding canopy give the airplane a decidedly classic look. To many people, the […]
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Czech Sport Aircraft delivers 500th aircraft
Czech Sport Aircraft reports the delivery of the 500th aircraft from the company’s facility in Kunovice. This milestone was recognized Jan. 23 during a delivery ceremony for serial number C0500. The 500th aircraft is a PS-28 Cruiser destined for the United Kingdom and was formally handed over to Kairos Aviation Limited. “This is a very […]
Four aircraft debut at Sebring LSA Expo
The 10th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo drew to a close on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19, after one of the most successful runs in the event’s 10-year history. Four aircraft debuted at the Expo, including RANS Aircraft’s S-20 Raven (pictured above), Tecnam Aircraft’s new Sea Sky on floats, the Zigolo Ultralight Motorglider from AeroMarine LSA, […]
Kitfox makes ‘hard decision’ to not attend Sebring
Idaho-based Kitfox Aircraft will be not exhibiting at this week’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, commonly known as the Sebring LSA Expo. The decision not the attend the show was a tough one, according to John McBean, Kitfox president. “Our decision to not attended the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo was a tough one, but […]
Why LSA registrations were down in 2013
A number of people have asked about an updated sales report for 2013. While remembering that we report registrations, not sales, last year was a different sort. Registrations were down from 2012, with the exception that CubCrafters remains the registration (and presumably sales) leader. American Legend and its Cubs also showed more activity than previous […]
Searey Light Sport Elite ready for takeoff
TAVARES, Florida — Progressive Aerodyne has received FAA certification for the Searey Elite, a light-sport amphibious airplane. The Searey Elite, equipped with a Rotax 914 turbocharged engine, is equally at home on the ground, in the air, or on the water, according to company officials. The aircraft offers many features, such as a large sliding […]
Production of fly-away RV-12s to continue
Production of fly-away S-LSA RV-12 will continue in 2014, according to Dick VanGrunsven, founder of Van’s Aircraft, Inc. and Wally Anderson, head of Synergy Air. The first batch of fly-away RVs was built in Synergy Air’s Eugene, Ore., facility during 2013. They sold almost immediately, according to company officials. By the start of 2014, 14 aircraft […]
Zenith now shipping CH 750 Cruzer kits
Zenith Aircraft has begun shipping kits for its newest model, the CH 750 Cruzer. Introduced last April at SUN ’n FUN, the Cruzer is an “on airport version” of the STOL CH 750 that was originally designed for back country flying, according to company officials. Built for runways, it uses smaller wheels (with optional wheel fairings) […]
What’s ahead for LSA in 2014?
True for most of aviation, the Light-Sport Aircraft sector may not recall 2013 as a banner year. However, it was a year of movement in the right direction with a few enterprises doing well. It was also a year when the locus of activity continued a steady pace progressing from European manufacturers to U.S.-based producers. […]