The prototype of the new Super Petrel XP LSA is expected to have its first flight in late November 2022.
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A smaller Aero Showcase makes its debut
The successor to the successful Sport Aviation Showcase, which was held at KDED for the last five years, this year was much smaller, with fewer vendors, no educational forums, and less planes on exhibit.
Van’s RV-15 debuts to Oshkosh crowds
And it’s a high wing model. The bare aluminum glistened in bright sunlight and drew crowds through every day of the OSH22.
Double the fun at KMVN
The KR National Gathering will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the pioneer homebuilt aircraft during the 2022 Midwest LSA Expo at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport in Illinois.
Follow the leader
As Zenith Aircraft celebrates its 30th birthday, it’s a good time to look at what factors make the company a leader in light aircraft.
The journey from SUN ‘n FUN to Oshkosh
Will our LSA expert’s prediction that the new Light-Sport Aircraft rules will be unveiled at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 come true? He says that while he’s not betting the farm, it’s “a fairly safe prediction.”
New importer for Ukraine LSA
Aeroprakt is based in the Ukraine, specifically in Kyiv. If you weren’t sure where that was in 2021, you surely know now.
Bat Hawk lands in America
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.
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.