For the past 31 years, the name CubCrafters has been synonymous with Super Cubs. But with its entry a few years ago into the world of Light-Sport Aircraft, its name now is tied to one of the most successful LSAs on the market. The Yakima, Wash., company was founded by Jim Richmond, a Super Cub […]
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Carbon Cub: The beefy LSA
When the term “light” is applied to aircraft, it can give the impression that the machine is somehow delicate. This is SO not the case when it comes to CubCrafters Carbon Cub LSA. CubCrafters describes the Carbon Cub SS as an aircraft designed “for the pilot who REALLY wants to push the limits of Light […]
Flight Design launches E-Z Upgrade program
Flight Design has launched an incentive program to present-day buyers of its CTLS Light-Sport Aircraft, who can gain a delivery position for the German company’s coming four seater, the C4, plus an additional discount. “Purchase a new Flight Design CTLS, MC or Supralight aircraft [for European customers] and have an exciting, new Flight Design C4 […]
SportairUSA to brief LSA rules to FAA IAs
SportairUSA will present a seminar on the certification, operation and maintenance of Special Light Sport Aircraft at the FAA Inspection Authorization Clinic in Jacksonville, Arkansas, Feb. 10. The clinic is sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics for those FAA A&P mechanics who hold the rating of Inspection Authorization (IA). SportairUSA’s presenters will include: Ronnie […]
Two new Skycars in the works
Moller International, Inc, the developer of the Skycar aircraft, the Rotapower line of rotary engines and the Aerobot line of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), reports it has completed the initial design phase for two new Skycars, which may qualify under the FAA’s Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) category. Company officials says they feel that the FAA’s introduction […]
Sebring LSA Expo: Keeps getting better and better
Sunshine, light breezes, and a 15% increase in attendance over 2011 helped make this year’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, one of the best attended LSA expos in recent years. (See gallery of photos below). Known by most as the Sebring LSA Expo, the show was held Jan. 19-22 at Sebring Regional Airport […]
Sebring’s record crowds, brisk sales & sunny skies
The eighth running of Sebring just finished and a resounding success it was on nearly all counts. A few dour faces noted exhibitors were off a rather modest 5% (according to officials) but in every other category, smiles were broad from most attending or exhibiting at Sebring 2012. Read my full run-down of the show […]
Chesapeake Sport Pilot now accepting deposits for SeaRey
Chesapeake Sport Pilot is now accepting deposits for the new factory-built SeaRey SLSA. Delivery of factory built SeaReys is expected to begin in 2012. A deposit of $5,000 will secure one of the first delivery slots for the SeaRey, expected to be one of the fastest selling light sport seaplanes on the market, company officials […]
Corbi Air develops LSA air conditioner
Corbi Air has developed an air conditioning system light enough for small general aviation aircraft, including Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA). The launch customer is the S-LSA Alto (pictured below). The gross weight limit of 1,320 pounds for the LSA category is an “imposing obstacle” for most who want to “civilize” their machines, but the Alto already […]