Chris Collins and the staff and volunteers at Mt. Vernon Illinois Airport successfully held the 7th annual Midwest LSA Expo recently. The event ran from September 10th-12th, and was attended by approximately 50 vendors and exhibitors. The weather cooperated fairly nicely this year. It sounds like attendance was good. ... read more...
Lately, a lot of attention has been given to Los Angeles and Vacaville CA based Icon Aircraft, Inc’s. first aircraft delivery to EAA Young Eagles in Osh Kosh WI. Even with all the media publicity, the company has found time to support LAMA by renewing their membership. The A5... read more...
LAMA supporters come from many categories of aircraft manufacturers. Although our latest member renewals also build SLSA’s, they are well known for the kits they sell. LAMA wants to say THANK YOU to Just Aircraft, LLC, Walhalla, SC ( http://www.justaircraft.com ) Glasair Aviation USA, LLC, Arlington WA ( http://www.glasairaviation.com ... read more...
At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015, the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) presented its 24th annual President’s Award to an Outstanding Individual, as nominated and voted by 800 members of the light aircraft business community. It was also LAMA’s first-ever posthumous award, after the tragic loss of Jeremy Monnett only... read more...
Triton Aeromarine, from Zhuhai, China is the newest LAMA member. Mr. Thomas Hsueh is the President of the Chinese based manufacturer of several designs. although Mr Hsueh is very well versed in aeronautical subjects, this is his first foray into the world of Light Sport Aircraft. I have spoken... read more...
Golden Age Aeroworks, LLC from Lone Rock, WI ( www.aerolabusa.com ), is the US distributor of the Aerolab aircraft. From Their website: ” Aerolab was born in in Italy in 2001, just after the first rumors of the new Sport Pilot Rule began to circulate. The firm was founded... read more...
I had the pleasure of hanging out with Paul Mather, and his team during the EAA Oshkosh show this year. I heard he flew over 100 demonstration flight during the event. His plane was in the air at the Ultralight/Fun Flying area far more than any other aircraft. He ... read more...
June 2015 Hello LAMA Members (present and past) and LSA Professionals: LAMA eNEWSLETTER #2 After a good reception to our earlier eNewsletter, LAMA wishes to continue this means of communication. We have some interesting information to bring to your attention. We need your support… LAMA pursues actions on... read more...
Located in Torino Italy, Elytron Aeronautica (http://elytron-aeronautica.com/) is continuing to develop their Light Sport Aircraft design. Elytron Aeronautica joined LAMA in 2014, and although I am not aware the design is flying, the organization is supporting the LAMA effort here and in Europe. The best of luck to Elytron... read more...
From the United Kingdom, e-Go Aeroplanes, Ltd, is a new LAMA member. e-Go, located near Cambridge, (https://www.e-goaeroplanes.com/), is test flying a beautifully designed canard winged aircraft. The design, which has been in development for a couple of years, is flying now, and the company expects to deliver the first... read more...