Pilots heading to Sun ‘n Fun 2021 had no real idea what to expect.
April 13, 2021

In mid-October, FAA provided another update to the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association.
October 17, 2019

You wanna go fast? Of course you do. What pilot doesn’t want to go fast?
April 4, 2019

At the recently concluded Sebring Sport Aviation Expo, I heard from a number of pilots and vendors about this website publishing fresh market share data.
February 4, 2019

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

Yes, yes, I know — in-flight adjustable props are not permitted on U.S.
April 25, 2018

My video partner must be working around the clock as he prepared a blizzard of videos for release starting November 1st.
October 30, 2017

Adam Yang, the CEO of Progressive Aerodyne, resigned from the CEO position on May 18, 2017 and is handing the position to his successor, Geoff Nicholson.
June 3, 2017

Could Light-Sport Aircraft, light kit aircraft, and even ultralights benefit from in-flight adjustable propellers?
April 13, 2017

Most pilots never probably have witnessed the testing a wing endures before designers and regulators will sign off on it, signaling that it has been adequately stressed so that pilots can depend on it.
August 25, 2016

We’ve known the SeaRey for more than 20 years (the design began in 1991) but now it is available as a fully manufactured SLSA.
August 19, 2016

We spoke with SportairUSA founder, Bill Canino, who represents a broad and varied line of Light-Sport Aircraft… all of which just happen to begin with the letter “S.” We wanted to inform you about all these quality airplanes but we also wanted to ask Bill about all SportUSA’s activities including their Arkansas FBO and a flock of interesting accessories items, some of which are available for other brands.
August 19, 2016

SeaRey from Progressive Aerodyne is an all-American amphibian in the Light-Sport Aircraft segment.
August 19, 2016

Among the critiques some old school pilots employ when trying to marginalize Light-Sport Aircraft is that these aircraft are not suited to flying long distances.
November 9, 2015

Updated 8/21/15 — This article has been updated with a reader comment seen at the bottom.
August 13, 2015

Icon recently won FAA acceptance as the California company demonstrated meeting ASTM standards for their A5 seaplane and made a big show out of delivering the first airplane to EAA Young Eagles … the same move, by the way, as Cessna did with their Skycatcher.
August 5, 2015

The “Big Show” is just days away, so of course, journalists and readers are asking what will be present?
July 21, 2015

While some beautiful looking LSA seaplanes have captured lots of attention — here I am thinking of Icon’s vigorously promoted A5, the unusually capable MVP, the highly innovative Wave, and Finland’s ATOL … all of which have some fascinating features — all but one of these share one feature: you can’t get one yet.
March 5, 2015

Wait! “…Exports?” I realize that might look like a typo. Did I intend to write LSA imports?
December 9, 2014

At the big show EAA likes to call the Summer Celebration of Flight, we rove the grounds seeking new airplanes, new engines or propulsion systems, new panel gear, updated models and more.
August 12, 2014

It’s summertime and the flying is easy … especially when it’s on the water.
July 25, 2014

The list of aviation companies involved in one way or another with China is getting so long I won’t try to show them all here.
July 13, 2014

Less than two weeks from now, the season of recreational flying is officially set in motion with the opening of Sun ‘n Fun … the 40th year of the nation’s first major airshow.
March 19, 2014

People are starting to arrive in Florida. Today, we had a pleasant lunch conversation with Dynon’s president Robert Hamilton.
February 27, 2014

One of the several reasons I like living in Florida (besides no snow this time of year) is the close proximity of all kinds of aviation businesses.
November 12, 2013

Consider this an entry to the “They-said-it-couldn’t-be-done” department. As regular readers know, FAA has been conducting audits with LSA producers… tough, top-to-bottom reviews of every detail in the voluminous ASTM standard set.
November 9, 2012

What’s going on out in the marketplace? More than any time since the launch of Light-Sport Aircraft in 2004, I have not observed such a frenzy of activity for a particular niche, this time for LSA seaplanes.
October 2, 2012

I have several targets on my radar for follow-up at the big show that starts July 23rd.
August 16, 2012

Life is good if you like LSA seaplanes. I’ll review five LSA seaplanes, either on the market or in development.
December 12, 2011

Seaplane fans represent one of aviation’s most enthusiastic user groups and few brands can claim more reliable loyalty than 600 owners give SeaRey.
June 3, 2011

To the answer “Progressive Aerodyne!” comes the Jeopardy question, “What LSA company thumbs its nose at the bad economy?” *** Certainly one of the most-fun LSA flights I’ve had in some time came at the controls of that company’s SeaRey amphibian.My LSA pal Dan Johnson recently wrote up a piece on the amphib which spurred me to excerpt some highlights in advance of my own flight report on the lively sea bird coming soon in Plane & Pilot magazine.
February 28, 2011

Progressive Aerodyne and their popular SeaRey amphibian represent a current-day success sufficient to generate envy in most airframe sellers.
February 17, 2011

Here’s a glancing blow at some products you might want to check out in depth: *** A cute new LSA named Viper SD-4 showed up, beautifully built (in Slovenia) and should be very attractive to anyone who likes the conventional approach of an all-metal airframe done in the traditional way — with a modern technological boost.
January 22, 2011

It’s a first… the acceptance of Sport Pilots into another country.
August 26, 2010

Recently, I blogged about a Tennessee town that welcomed Skykits from Canada, providing a brand-new facility for them to use.
June 4, 2010

Let’s be honest. We’re into flying because we enjoy the experience, right?
April 23, 2010

SeaRey Sets a New Standard for Floatplanes Many pilots who have flown in water-borne aircraft believe this is the finest and most enjoyable flying one can do.
April 23, 2010

After a tough winter in most parts of the USA, spring evidently arrived early with 80-degree temperatures as far north as Minnesota… all before Sun ‘n Fun.
April 3, 2010

We sit on the edge of hitting triple digits of Special Light-Sport Aircraft.
September 1, 2009

Seaplane enthusiasts comprise a niche of American aviation but are some of the most passionate of all powered aircraft pilots.
April 10, 2009