Most of our tandem Special Light-Sport Aircraft — Legend Cub, Courier, SportCub, Savage, Hornet, Hawk, and SkyArrow — are recreational airplanes. Except for the last one (Italy’s smooth, composite Sky Arrow) most might also fall into the “bush” category in that they are slower-flying, fabric-covered, rugged aircraft suitable for landing on unimproved airstrips. *** A brand-new tandem, not yet officially a SLSA, is the MySky MS-1, which I call a “performance tandem.” MS-1 aims to go as fast as the category allows (120 knots) using its beefy 120-hp Jabiru 3300 powerplant. MySky’s entry also plans a deluxe interior not found in most currently-approved tandem SLSA. *** Recently I trekked to California to fly a few hours in the A-16 Sport Falcon from AviaDesign.
New Tandem SLSA Headed to Market
New Tandem -- The A-16 Sport Falcon is a handsome, all-metal tandem aircraft designed for ease of entry -- as shown top right by company proprietor Dave Saunders -- and huge visibility. Its closest cousin among existing LSA is the Italian Sky Arrow but Sport Falcon is substantially roomier inside ...and it is a Made-in-America design. Demo pilot Dan Rivera models at lower left.