Here’s the backdrop of today’s update on the LSA seaplane sector as summer approaches.
June 5, 2024

One of the most active sectors in light aviation is LSA seaplanes.
May 9, 2024

Is a Showcase an airshow? Or is it a trade show?
November 9, 2023

Hard to believe, isn’t it? Summer is over, we’re into fall and looking at winter.
September 28, 2023

When AirVenture Oshkosh ends, you can almost hear a national sigh as if to denote the flying season is over.
August 29, 2023

Whoo, Hoo! It’s almost showtime! April 2023 seems destined to finally overcome all the Covid baggage as attendees sign up in droves for Sun ‘n Fun.
March 13, 2023

It’s cold up north. So, time for a winter boat show?
February 27, 2023

The title of this article contains a lot of information. If you are a close observer of light aircraft, you may recognize B.O.T.’s Speed Cruiser but you didn’t get the rest right away, did you?
June 10, 2022

Over many years, many people have done solid work to accommodate people who are physically challenged in one way or another.
November 2, 2021

Affordable is a word I often hear as I explore the ever-expanding world of light aircraft.
April 2, 2021

UPDATE 1/14/21 — Regretfully, I must announce that DeLand has cancelled its Flyway to Highway event “due to Covid-19.” —DJ After a year of great uncertainty, the earliest airshows of 2021 are feeling the pressure.
January 8, 2021

If you pay any attention to LSA seaplanes, you should already know about Aventura.
June 22, 2020

A frequent comment I hear is that the price of recreational aircraft are too high.
April 1, 2020

As snow swirls in the air and piles up on the ground in the northern latitudes, perhaps it’s a good time to think of Florida… specifically, DeLand, Florida.
November 13, 2019

In about one week, it all ends. Before then, DeLand Showcase 2019 is set to begin!
November 7, 2019

In mere days now, DeLand Showcase starts. The new event closes out the year’s shows.
October 27, 2018

Sun ‘n Fun 2018 ended a great event on Sunday.
May 13, 2018

Today I got a good look at the new Aventura S-17 built in DeLand, Florida — also home of the Aerolite 103 and the DeLand Showcase …plus a large volume of sky diving.
March 30, 2018

Let’s make an important point right up front. Seaplanes cost more than land planes.
June 28, 2017

The first-ever DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase finished on a high note with a sold-out flock of vendors giving kudos to event director Jana Filip and her team.
November 8, 2016

We all know the Aventura line of formerly ultralight-based amphibious light aircraft, dating back 20 years.
August 19, 2016

Does the LSA and light kit aircraft world seem somewhat obsessed with seaplanes?
March 11, 2015

The city of Tavares, Florida ought to be feeling good about their effort to become their adopted name: America’s Seaplane City (FA1).
December 5, 2013

Icon Aircraft receives a high percentage of the attention paid to LSA seaplanes.
October 4, 2013

If you’ve never flown an airplane on floats, you’ve missed a glorious experience in flying.
August 28, 2006