On opening day of Aero, the giant general aviation show in Germany, Cirrus Aircraft revealed that its Cirrus Vision SF50 personal jet program has been fully funded through certification and initial production by the company’s new owner, China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co Ltd (CAIGA). The company anticipates first customer delivery will take place in […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Pipistrel unveils Panthera
On opening day of Aero, the giant general aviation show in Germany, Pipistrel presented to the world for the first time its latest design, the Panthera. Launched as a project at last year’s Aero, the Panthera is a new four-seat composite cruiser, developed entirely in house. The streamlined design takes four people 1,000 nm and […]
Tuscaloosa Airshow thrills
By BOB JAQUES To college football fans, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is home of the famous Crimson Tide 2011 National Champions, but to aviation enthusiasts, Tuscaloosa is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing regional airshows in the country. This year’s airshow, held March 31 and April 1, was the best, so far, of the three airshows […]
Lauderdale Air Show returns
After a five year hiatus, the Lauderdale Air Show returns to Fort Lauderdalen April 28 – 29. For pilots flying to South Florida for the show, Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is offering a fuel discount, no ramp fees, as well as hotel and car reservation assistance. The Lauderdale Air Show will […]
More LSA news from Sun ’n Fun
Splogger (Sport Pilot Blogger) Dan Johnson continues his recap of what he found interesting at this year’s Sun ’n Fun. Today: Ultralights: North Wing showed its new composite body Solairus Part 103 trike. I flew it with the 20-hp Bailey single cylinder four stroke electric starting engine from the UK. What a hoot! Watch for […]
Team RV to make first Oshkosh appearance
Team RV, the world’s largest airshow team that combines precision formation flying and formation aerobatics, makes its first Oshkosh appearance this summer at EAA AirVenture, slated for July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. During their performances at Oshkosh, Team RV members will fly the RV aircraft from Van’s Aircraft. These kit aircraft are […]
Ranger Antique Airfield slates fly-in
The Ranger Antique Airfield Annual Fly-In and Airshow will be held May 25-26 at the airport in Ranger, Texas. This will be the fifth year for the fly-in and airshow at one of Texas’ oldest airfields. Showers are available for campers. Hamburgers and Airshow Friday evening (Field closed Fri. 7-7:30 p.m.) Breakfast Saturday morning. A […]
More LSA news from Sun ’n Fun
Splogger (Sport Pilot Blogger) Dan Johnson continues his recap of what he found interesting at this year’s Sun ’n Fun. Today: Engines and powerplants: Lycoming is coming on stronger in the LSA field, with installations on Falcon, Comet, and Tecnam, with hints of more to follow. The O-233 removed 40 pounds from the O-235 model […]
Flight Design reports a successful Sun ’n Fun
Flight Design officials are pretty happy after Sun ’n Fun, reporting several sales, including a trend that could suggest anew avenue of growth for Light-Sport Aircraft. John Gilmore, national sales manager for Flight Design USA, reports that the company’s newest model, the CTLSi, which features the new Rotax 912Si engine, was a hit with distributors, […]