The latest issue of FAA Aviation News focuses on Light Sport Aircraft and Sport Pilot, including training tips and maintenance requirements. The online edition is available at FAA.gov/news/aviation_news FAA Aviation News is the safety policy voice for the non-commercial general aviation community. The magazine’s objective is to improve safety by: Making the community aware of […]
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Cessna returns as Sebring sponsor
Cessna has agreed to continue to be the main sponsor of the US Sport Aviation Expo, scheduled for Jan. 21-24, 2010, at Sebring Regional Airport in Sebring, Florida. “We are thrilled that Cessna has again agreed to be the ‘Presenting Sponsor’ for our event,” said Bob Wood, expo chairman. “Their continued involvement in LSA is […]
Fly before you buy
The e-Go aircraft may not be in production yet, but you can try it now. e-Go aeroplanes has developed an x-plane simulator that anyone can download for free from its website at www.e-Go.me. (You also need a copy of the x-plane package, which is $39 from www.x-plane.com). The simulation, which features a 3D cockpit and […]
Rotax guru to present forums at upcoming shows
Rotax aircraft engine expert Phillip Lockwood will share his Rotax expertise in seminars at the Arlington Fly-In and Airventure next month. Using his signature presentation, a computer slide show with dozens of detailed photos, Lockwod delivers his talk on Rotax engine operation, care, and maintenance. “This is the perfect introduction to operating and maintaining the […]
Paradise expands dealer network
B & B Sport Aviation, based in Cambridge, Maryland, has joined the distribution network of Paradise Aircraft. “As a successful aircraft dealer, we understand the value that consumers place on a warranty and how that factory support makes it easy for us to keep customers happy,” said Ted Bryant, owner of B & B Sport Aviation. “We’re very […]
STOL CH 750 now available as S-LSA
AMD recently unveiled the STOL CH 750 LS, the factory-built Special-Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) version of the STOL CH 750 design from aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz. The rugged all-metal light sport utility plane is powered by Teledyne-Continental Motors’ (TCM) new O-200-D lightweight engine, which boasts a dry weight of less than 200 lbs. while still […]
Icon A5 completes high-performance water testing
Icon Aircraft has completed a series of hydrostatic and hydrodynamic tests on the Icon A5 amphibious Light Sport Airplane. The tests verified the basic hull performance for typical seaplane operations, as well as expanding the envelope into higher winds, rougher sea states, and advanced maneuvering. “The A5 is a pure sport seaplane, engineered to handle […]
Godin joins Remos
Ken Godin, formerly Flight Design’s national sales director, has joined Remos, another LSA market leader. Godin, who will be responsible for sales and service in North America, started flying at the age of 18. There are more than 300 Remos aircraft flying worldwide. For more information: Remos.com.
Able Flight graduates 10th pilot
Jeremy Maddox of Georgia recently became the 10th person to earn his sport pilot certificate through an Able Flight scholarship. Maddox, who uses a wheelchair because of a spinal cord injury, earned his certificate in 37 hours in a SkyArrow 600 that has been equipped with hand controls to allow the pilot to work the […]