DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase continues its growth, with bigger crowds this year than the first two shows.
LSA
Proposed rule change would allow training in experimental LSA
A proposed rule change would allow flight training in experimental light-sport aircraft.
Flying the new A32 Vixxen
The A32 Vixxen from Aeroprakt made its U.S. debut at the Midwest LSA Expo and our LSA expert says the company has a winner in the new model.
10th annual Midwest LSA Expo takes off Sept. 6
The 10th annual Midwest LSA Expo takes off Sept. 6.
Flying car company lands at KASH
Flying car company has inked a deal for office and hangar space at Boire Field Airport (KASH) in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Legend Cub makes first flight in Germany
The first flight of a Legend Cub in Germany was made recently. The Legend Cub AL3 was purchased by a resident of Germany, shipped overseas via container, and will remain N-registered for leisure flights in the European Union. Jeffrey Huntoon of Trier, Germany, holds FAA and EASA issued ATP certificates. He’s flown professionally for the […]
US Sport Planes named Jabiru LSA distributor
US Sport Planes of Denton, Texas, has been appointed the North American importer and distributor for Jabiru Light-Sport Airplanes for North America. The company will be the exclusive importer and market the full line of LSA airplanes manufactured in Australia by Jabiru Aircraft. Jabiru Aircraft has sold more than 2,000 aircraft and more than 6,000 […]
Video of first flight of Belite Chipper with Rotax 912UL
The first flight of the Belite Chipper with the Rotax 912UL engine was held June 19. Belite’s James Wiebe posted this video of the flight: Wiebe also released these performance observations: Initial established climb about 600 fpm; Highest climb rate seen about 830 fpm; Flaps 15°; Ailerons in droop mode; Went around the pattern several […]
Merlin quick-build kit earns 51% approval
The FAA’s FAA’s National Kit Evaluation Team (NKET) recently evaluated the Merlin’s Quick Build Kit, and it passed by .01%, according to company officials. “You can’t get more builder-friendly than that,” says Aeromarine President Chip Erwin, from his build center in Florida, where two customers are completing their Merlin PSA kits right now. Two more […]