New from South Africa is the Bat Hawk, a light-sport aircraft making its U.S. debut at the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in April.
Light Sport Aircraft
Top-selling LSA in 2021
Zenith once again tops the list of best-selling light-sport aircraft, with Rans No. 2 in homebuilt aircraft. Van’s RV-12 took the top spot as the #1 fully-built LSA.
One-of-a-kind resource in affordable aviation launches
Part 103 aircraft are the heart of affordable aviation. And now LSA expert Dan Johnson has created a list of all the Part 103 aircraft available to make finding the right one for you just a bit easier.
Affordable aviation: Can you find an aircraft that meets your budget?
Can you really find an affordable aircraft? And where’s the best place to find one? Our LSA expert Dan Johnson says the answers to both of those questions are “yes,” and he gives you several examples of affordable flying machines to check out.
G1 America named Aerolithium Batteries dealer
Aerolithium manufactures aviation specific batteries for the experimental aircraft market.
A year-end update on proposed changes to LSA
What’s the latest on the FAA’s plan to update the Light-Sport Aircraft rules? Our LSA expert, Dan Johnson, breaks down what we know as of the end of 2021.
DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase proves the lighter side of aviation is growing
Despite smaller crowds due to Florida’s fickle weather, the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase was declared a success, with many among the 100 exhibitors racking up sales.
Affordable aviation: How one man makes it work
By buying carefully, adding his own labors, and selling to someone glad to have a fully-finished experimental airplane, Wes has been able to keep his cost of acquisition surprisingly low. Based on figures we discussed, I’d guess Wes is in for about the value of a deluxe new SUV — and I’d call that achievement both inventive and economic.
Aerobatics in an LSA
Magnus Aircraft’s Fusion 212 LSA, which the company claims has “superb aerobatic capabilities,” is being touted as a great way to teach pilots upset recovery training.