Welcome, Skyleader!
September 16th, 2022 | NewsWhen looking at these planes, LSA veterans may be recalling Kappa KP5, one of the earliest entries on the ByDanJohnson.com SLSA List (#9). It was originally sold under the European brand name Jihlavan and that challenging name for Americans may be a good reason the Czech producer changed to... read more...
Thank you, CGS Hawk – Merlin Aerospace
September 13th, 2022 | NewsCGS Hawk, now doing business as Merlin Aerospace Limited, is one of the most-beloved of all light aircraft in America. More than 2,000 are flying all across the USA and around the world. Originally created by Chuck Slusarczyk, the operation is headed today by Joseph Shirley and once again... read more...
Thank you, Ekolot!
September 12th, 2022 | NewsThe producer of Elf, the also-very-handsome Topaz, plus another model named Junior, is PPHU Ekolot, a Polish manufacturer based in the city of Krosno. Formed in 1995 by director Henryk Slowik, a successful Polish businessman, the chief designer is Jerzy Krawczyk, an aeronautical engineer who graduated from Warsaw Polytechnics... read more...
Thanks, Wild Sky!
August 22nd, 2022 | NewsIf you flew better than 9,000 hours solely to give trike instruction, you would tend to develop ideas about how an aircraft can better fit the type of flying lessons you want to give. That’s exactly what Wild Sky owner Denny Reed has done with the Goat. While not... read more...
Thanks, Mt Vernon Outland Airport!
July 18th, 2022 | NewsIn September, the Mt Vernon Outland Airport in Mt Vernon, Illinois, will be hosting the 14th Midwest LSA Expo, a great show for buyers! This is a smaller show, which gives interested buyers a better chance to look over planes, talk to the dealers, and even take a test... read more...
Thank you, SWT Aviation!
July 18th, 2022 | NewsSWT Aviation debuted the Carbon Cub proof-of-concept at the 2007 Alaska State Aviation Trade Show and Conference, and it’s been a popular aircraft, with what looks like a very happy smile when viewed from in front! Chip Allen has been in business since 1999 and is located in Marietta,... read more...
Thank you, Aerotrek Aircraft Inc!
June 22nd, 2022 | NewsLed by Rob Rollison in Bloomfield, IN, Aerotrek Aircraft imports the A240 and A220 tricycle gear or taildragger Special Light Sport Aircraft. A finely finished aircraft at an excellent price, Aerotrek has wide, affordable appeal. You can learn more about the company and the aircraft here. Thank you, Rob,... read more...
Welcome new member Z-USA!
June 21st, 2022 | NewsIn 1998, Franky Zapata entered the business world with the Zapata Racing hoverboard. They became the official brand of the PWC Product in 2008. Franky is now working to gain FAA acceptance of his Flyboard waterboard. This fun-looking product can be found on their website in both French and... read more...
Welcome new member XAEROS AvioPower GmbH!
May 5th, 2022 | NewsXAEROS AvioPower GmbH is an Austrian company which debuted their hybrid propulsion system at Aero 2022 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This engine has one electric motor and two piston engines, all in a single, integrated drive unit. The website is still a work in progress, but you can keep up... read more...
Thanks, AeroJones Aviation Technology!
April 22nd, 2022 | NewsAeroJones is a powerhouse of light aircraft production in the Asia-Pacific region. Under agreement with Germany’s Flight Design, AeroJones contracted the rights to build and sell the CTLS aircraft that is the best-selling Light-Sport Aircraft in the world. Over several years, the company has won formal Type Design Approval... read more...
