The new Rotax 912iS engine is now featured on FlightDesign and Pipistrel models. Flight Design has introduced its CTLSi, which features the new fuel-injected 912iS powerplant from Rotax Aircraft Engines. As a leader in the Light-Sport Aircraft segment, Flight Design is in a long-term partnership with the BRP-Powertrain distribution network. “With fuel injection, Rotax has […]
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Making movies, talking aviation
When videographer Dave Loveman first approached me in 2009 about doing videos I was hesitant. I may have been unsure, but website visitors spoke clearly and you know what? I like doing them as much as you like viewing them. More than 138 videos are available, all for free. Many more are works in process. […]
New VP of operations at Icon
Icon Aircraft has named Ron Nussle, Jr., C.P.M. VP of Operations. Nussle served as Director of Strategic Supply Chain Management at Cessna Aircraft for three years and spent 12 years before that at Honeywell Aerospace where he held engineering, operations, and program management positions. Nussle brings 26 years of operations, supply chain, and program management […]
Flying the Alto 100
While Sebring 2012 crowds were the best ever and plentiful aircraft made for good shopping resulting in a flurry of sales, one of the best aspects of Sebring 2012 was ideal weather. Numerous pilots experienced some of their final choices before handing over the cash. Such perfect conditions also allowed reporters to get in on […]
Onex hardware kits at Wicks Aircraft
Wicks Aircraft Supply has reached an agreement with Oshkosh-based Sonex Aircraft to supply the hardware kits for its new Onex (pronounced “one-x”). The plane is the latest offering from the Wisconsin company, introduced at Oshkosh 2011. “We’re happy to provide the convenience of a one-stop hardware source for Onex builders,” said Scott Wick, President of […]
Flying the Allegro
LSA America builds the Czech-designed Allegro in America as one of the first companies (but not the last, I suspect) to cross the Atlantic. Ironically, this results in an aircraft less expensive than other LSAs that come from Eastern European countries where we once thought low wages and high aviation skills would upset U.S. airplane […]
Cessna takes commanding lead in LSA market
The LSA Market Share numbers are complete for 2011 and we offer them below. But first, if you will permit, I wish to say a hearty thanks to all the visitors that helped ByDanJohnson.com achieve an all-time record month in January following a strong December. In the first month of the new year we broke […]
Flying car to make auto show debut
The Transition Roadable Aircraft, developed by Terrafugia, Inc., makes its auto show debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), April 6-15 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. After years of testing and engineering breakthroughs, Terrafugia has decided it is time to share its unique product with the legions […]
Microsoft Flight launches with Icon A5 as featured aircraft
The new Microsoft Flight PC game featuring the Icon Aircraft A5 has officially launched. The starter pack is now available to download for free and includes the Big Island of Hawaii as well as the A5 as the default aircraft. Microsoft has also announced pricing for additional downloadable content, including the rest of the Hawaiian […]