One sure way to know if a show works is to observe vendor participation over a number of years. As this is my 14th year attending the Midwest LSA Expo, I can tell you 2023 represents a strong turnout. Companies come back year after year because it works to connect them with interested customers. Both sides end up with smiles. In this article, I will give you a glimpse of what you can see if you can attend on Friday and Saturday. For those that cannot come, this will provide some taste of what happens in Mount Vernon, Illinois in early September. Hopefully, you can come in 2024. Every image you see below shows that vendors did not just bring one airplane to test the market. In every case, these companies brought two, three, or even four aircraft to show. That’s very rare even at AirVenture or Sun ‘n Fun. What this illustrates is that the Midwest LSA Expo (about an hour’s drive east of St.
Midwest LSA Expo — Opening Day Highlights Strong Aircraft Turnout and Lots of Demo Flying
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AeroTrek returned after a few year's absence and they came in force. On opening day three aircraft had arrived and two more are expected. In addition, the company showed off their new open trailer which looks enormously easier to load and secure so long as you're not trying to drive all the way across the country. For transportation in a local or regional area, this looks like a great choice with significantly lower costs.Mosaic and More
I will have more on other aircraft that are at the show and other activities that I observe. In addition, the whole place is buzzing with talk of Mosaic, as you might expect a month and change after FAA dropped their new regulation on America.These members of Midwest LSA Expo's orange shirt brigade worked to keep flight demo operations humming and safe. Thanks to all the orange shirters!