Everyone is talking about tough economic times and aviators note the effect on the LSA and GA industries. But that won’t stop a good selection of Light-Sport Aircraft from appearing at AOPA’s annual Expo, this year in San Jose, California over November 6-7-8. In fact, with 60+ display airplanes expected and 14-15 of them LSA (list below photo), the light sector once again has a strong presence. *** Thanks to cooperation from AOPA static aircraft display organizers, LSA will once again be presented largely as a group (think LSA Mall). And the location for the collected LSA is sweet indeed: immediately inside the entryway to AOPA’s static aircraft display at Norman Mineta airport. You won’t be able to miss the LSA collection, so come on out and do a little shopping. *** In addition to aircraft displays, AOPA offers a wide range of seminars, including two presentations I will give called, “State of the Light-Sport Aircraft Industry” (TH-11/6 and SA-11/8, both at 11 AM to noon).
LSA on their Way to San Jose (AOPA Expo)
LSA expected at AOPA Expo 2008: American Legend (Cub); Flight Design (CTLS); Gobosh (G700S); CubCrafters (Sport Cub); Icon (A5); IndUS (diesel Thorpedo); Jabiru USA (J-230SP); Light Sport America (Storm Rally); LSA West (Remos GX); Sportair (Sting S3); Skyview (Skylark); Tecnam (Eaglet); Sport Aircraft Works (Mermaid), Cessna (Skycatcher), and Cirrus (SRS).