If you’re looking for a Light-Sport Aircraft that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, you need look no further than the SkyReach Bush Cat. How does less than $49,000 sound? (This is actually better than we were expecting back in 2002, even without factoring in time value of money.) Known to Americans as the Cheetah, a few organizational changes have occurred and new choices are now available. Watch for the latest news.
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CubCrafters SportCub with Mead Amphib Floats
If you’ve ever tried float flying, you probably love it. If you haven’t tried it, do so … soon! While the activity is great, it can be mighty expensive. Amphibious floats for a Cessna 182, for example, probably cost more than a brand-new LSA. So how does a company make this more affordable? Check out this video and get an education about a much more modestly price float set on a very popular airplane, the CubCrafters Sport Cub.
Belite Aircraft — Amphibious Float System
Jim Weibe is the brains behind the Belite aircraft, some of which meet Part 103 parameters. He also does Belite Electronic superlight instruments. This busy fellow is now also offering amphibious floats, for his aircraft but conceivable for any other aircraft up to 620 pounds. The great news here is that you can’t find many other floats for truly light aircraft and Jim has labored to change that situation … though larger floats will follow.
Mosquito Ultralight Helicopter
We don’t have a lot of ultralight helicopter coverage here on ByDanJohnson.com because not many exist. A few have been proposed and prototypes built, but one that’s stood the test of time is the Mosquito. A couple examples flew regularly at Sun ‘n Fun 2013 so we decided to get a static flight lesson on these affordable rotary winged aircraft. Join us on this video and you can learn what we learn as we ask questions of an expert. Plus, get this: Mosquito is available for a bit more than $40,000!
Fisher Flying Products — Whole Line Review (04/13)
If you’re looking for an airplane that carries a modest cost, you search can be challenging. However, one company almost singlehandedly can solve that dilemma and they can do so with a surprisingly wide range of choices. We spoke with the Sun ‘n Fun, Florida (Lakeland Linder airport)-based distributor for their line and learn about other services provided to light aircraft enthusiasts. You can get flying for less than $10,000 with Fisher.
Golden Avio — F30 (04/13)
Get an update on the very handsome F30 from Golden Avio, the very last design from aviation design legend Stelio Frati. To hear the latest we again interviewed Italian compmany representative Luca Ferragatta in the new and improved Paradise City of Sun ‘n Fun 2013. He tells of U.S. distribution, some changes for the American market, plans to gain SLSA approval and more. Come on along and hear more about an airplane that generates strong reviews.
Nando Groppo — Trail SLSA (04/13)
We first looked at the Nando Groppo Trail from Italy at Sebring 2013. At that time, we spoke with the designer Nando Groppo and reviewed the airplane with its easy wing folding mechanism. Just three months later at Sun ‘n Fun 2013, the Trail had won its Special LSA approval and is now available for sale. Speaking with U.S. representative Valter della Nebbia, we heard more about some modest changes to better accommodate the American market.
Aerotrek — A220 and A240 (04/13)
Aerotrek and their dual models — the A220 taildragger and the A240 trigear — have been an impressive performer in the market share race, steadily moving up our chart. At Sebring 2013, we spoke with U.S. importer Rob Rollison about how these handsome, very well priced Special Light-Sport Aircraft can work in a flight school environment. Having acquired more than 1,500 hours in a training environment, Rob said the Aerotrek still looks and flies great and some European models have more than 4,000 hours. Hear more in this video.
Kolb Aircraft — Firefly Ready-to-Fly (0413)
When you want the final word, it’s often best to go right to the top, to the boss. That we did with Kolb Aircraft boss Brian Melborn. In this video shot at the new and improved Paradise City at Sun ‘n Fun 2013, we heard about the Kolb Firefly as a Part 103 ultralight vehicle … but the best news is a factory available ready-to-fly model, and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Brian also tells about a few changes to the great flying light aircraft.
Pipistrel — Interview with boss Ivo Boscarol
Describing the Pipistrel is interesting in three ways: the company name (a story by itself), the LSA industry’s broadest line of composite airplanes; and Pipistrel’s success winning three NASA efficiency contests. The factory in Slovenia is equally impressive. Our video cannot give all the details of this very active company celebrating 25 years in business, but we’ll introduce you to the boss and U.S. importer Michael Coates plus we’ll tell you how to find more.
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