Sun ’n Fun 2012 is about to begin. Billed as the “Spring Break for Pilots,” the central Florida airshow is revving up in numerous ways, thanks partly to the show’s new leader, John “Lites” Leenhouts (and yes, everyone really does call... Continue Reading →
Making movies, talking aviation
Posted on March 12th, 2012 by Dan Johnson
When videographer Dave Loveman first approached me in 2009 about doing videos I was hesitant. I may have been unsure, but website visitors spoke clearly and you know what? I like doing them as much as you like viewing them.... Continue Reading →
Flying the Alto 100
Posted on March 7th, 2012 by Dan Johnson
While Sebring 2012 crowds were the best ever and plentiful aircraft made for good shopping resulting in a flurry of sales, one of the best aspects of Sebring 2012 was ideal weather. Numerous pilots experienced some of their final choices... Continue Reading →
Flying the Allegro
Posted on March 4th, 2012 by Dan Johnson
LSA America builds the Czech-designed Allegro in America as one of the first companies (but not the last, I suspect) to cross the Atlantic. Ironically, this results in an aircraft less expensive than other LSAs that come from Eastern European... Continue Reading →
Cessna takes commanding lead in LSA market
Posted on March 1st, 2012 by Dan Johnson
The LSA Market Share numbers are complete for 2011 and we offer them below. Continue Reading →
Beauty and the bird: Do esthetics matter?
Posted on February 9th, 2012 by Dan Johnson
Even those who are not Apple fans agree the trend-setting California company’s focus on design beauty draws attention to its products. From its position near the back of the pack a dozen years ago, Apple has become the most valuable... Continue Reading →
Microsoft embraces LSAs
Posted on February 8th, 2012 by Dan Johnson
Microsoft recently announced the return of Flight Simulator, once one of the best-selling games on computers. Well, in truth, it’s no longer called Flight Simulator, rather simply “Flight.” In 2009 Microsoft abruptly dropped Flight Sim, leaving only the techy X-Plane... Continue Reading →
Tecnam’s design juggernaut: Do these guys sleep?
Posted on February 7th, 2012 by Dan Johnson
Tecnam already released news about its new Sea-Sky Hydroplane option of straight or four-wheel composite amphibious floats for the Echo Classic or Eaglet models. For the Echo, also known as the P92 (referencing 1992), this represents the sixth generation of... Continue Reading →
Sebring breaks records
Posted on February 6th, 2012 by Dan Johnson
The eighth running of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, just finished and a resounding success it was on nearly all counts. Smiles were broad from most attending or exhibiting at Sebring 2012. The weather was the best... Continue Reading →
Sebring’s record crowds, brisk sales & sunny skies
Posted on January 29th, 2012 by Dan Johnson
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... Continue Reading →
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