Icon’s A5 has been so shrewdly promoted that the Southern California company has gathered nearly 1,000 delivery position orders. Some folks wonder if it will make it to market. In this summer 2012 video, we speak with CEO Kirk Hawkins and ask him about a new development — involving spin resistant airframe — that may have delayed production but produced some very interesting results that those waiting owners should love. Enjoy many flying photos while we talk.
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Golden Avio — F30
Sebring 2013 Video – Italian designs are usually pleasing to view, from shoes to airplanes. Golden Avio’s F30 is such an example and this one was created by a famous designer named Stelio Frati, creator of the handsome Falco F8L that is recognized around the world. Representative Luca Ferragatta explains the company’s plans for SLSA approval and we have a quick look at the aircraft.
Wipaire — LSA Floats
Wipaire is one of the country’s or world’s best known float manufacturers. Based at the South St. Paul, Minnesota airport, Wipaire has a long his of making floats for aircraft as large as the Twin Otter or Cessna Caravan. Now they are introducing a line of floats for Light-Sport Aircraft. We spoke with Chuck Wiplinger of the founding family and asked about the new project.
Quicksilver Aeronautics — New owners and aircraft
In this video we meet the new owners of Quicksilver, now called Quicksilver Aeronautics. This storied company based in southern California, has built more than 15,000 aircraft and in 2002 and 2003 delivered more aircraft than Cessna, Piper, and Beechcraft combined! Such an achievement suggests this company is around for the long haul and we’ll hear more about their plans and aircraft in this video. (We recommend you turn up your sound volume due to background noises.)
Colyaer — Freedom S100
Americans have formerly seen the Colyaer Freedom S100 amphibian Light-Sport Aircraft. The long-winged seaplane disappeared from the market after the first U.S. distributor left the business. Now with new representation that we’ll meet, Freedom will call the Lakeland airport home along with the Sun ‘n Fun organization. Spanish owner, Santi, will help us understand the Freedom better and we’ll hear more about their plans.
Edra Aeronautica — Super Petrel LS
The Petrel isn’t new but to Americans the Super Petrel LS is brand new. We speak with the designer to ask about the new-to-Americans model and we’ll have more later after she’s flown off her FAA-mandated 40 hours. Meanwhile let’s have a look at the only biplane seaplane LSA and hear how it works, directly from the designer’s point of view. The airplane is being offered by a dealer in the Daytona Beach, Florida area.
Nando Groppo — Trail
Nando Groppo is a European company in business for several years with more than one model flying. In this video we look at the Trail, a tandem-seating, aluminum, fabric-covered tail dragger. One of the distinguishing characteristics of the Trail is a very simple and easy wing folding arrangement that can be done quickly by a single person without disconnecting any linkages. U.S. representatives expect to price the Trail modestly in the $85-90,000 range after they gain SLSA approval. A kit will also be offered.
Sam Aircraft — Sam LS
Looks like a Yak; flies like a Light-Sport. In this video we speak to Thierry Zibi of Canada who has been working on this design for more than five years. At previous Sebring events he had a booth and collected design input but at the 2013 event, he shows a full-size aircraft. A unique all-metal creation that is unique in its appearance, we asked some of the questions you might have.
Ion Aircraft — Ion
At AirVenture 2012, we had a look at an aircraft that’s managed to stay under the radar through its development. This handsome tandem-seating, twin-tail-boom aircraft is unique in the LSA space, especially with what the designers call a U-tail. We spoke with the two Steves (Martin and Schultz) about the creation, based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area.
1 Is LSA dead?! — Our Reply: NO!
Recently some aviation industry leaders — people who reach pilots through magazines, websites, and videos — have suggested the LSA industry is “in critical condition.” We could not disagree more and have assembled this video to confront these unworthy negative messages. Our preferred message: Is it not better to work together as aviators to share the joy we find in flight?
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