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American Exports: LSA Like Just’s SuperSTOL
If you’ve read a newspaper or watched TV in the last couple decades, you might think America only imports stuff, mostly from China. Of course, that is ridiculously simplistic and just plain wrong but constant repetition of incorrect news may eventually convince people that it is the truth. At one time, it seemed all Light-Sport […]
Carbon Cub EX-2
Carbon Cub EX-2 SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 180-hp Aerosport Power CC340 Airfoil: Modified USA 35(B) (same as Super Cub) Wing loading: 7.4 lbs./sq.ft. @1,320 lbs; 10.44 lbs./sq. ft. @1,865 lbs. Power loading: 7.33 lbs./hp @ 1,320 lbs; 10.26 lbs./hp @1,865 lbs. Seats: 2 Length: 23 ft. 3 in. Height: 8 ft. 4 in. Wingspan: 34 ft. 3 […]
Daher TMB 900
Daher TMB 900 SPECIFICATIONS Engine(s) make/model: P&W PT6A-66D Shaft Hp: 850 Fuel type: Jet A Landing gear type: Tri/Retr Max TO weight (lbs.): 7394 Empty weight (lbs.): 4629 Max Payload (lbs.): 1403 Max Zero Fuel Weight (lbs.): 6032 Max Landing Weight (lbs.): 7024 Useful load–std (lbs.): 2765 Usable fuel–std (gal/lbs.): 291.6/1910 Payload–full std fuel (lbs.): […]
The Tecnam P2010: Where Aircraft Performance And Passenger Comfort Meet
Italy’s new four-place takes automotive influences to new heights
Zenith STOL CH750
(click on image for full resolution desktop picture) The Zenith STOL CH750 cruises above ground fog-laden fields near Winter Haven, Fla. The CH750 was designed as a great bushplane for short takeoff and landing (STOL). The all-metal plane also features a spacious cabin and the latest in avionics. Photo Platform: Cessna 210 flown by Bruce […]
Flying Sling 4 … Airman’s Medical Update
As I’ve indicated many times in the last couple years, this website seeks to deliver news and video about Light-Sport Aircraft, light kit aircraft, ultralights, and light GA aircraft. The latter refers to four seat (and larger) aircraft created by the same companies that make LSA or kits. Specifically, I do not plan much on […]
Light-Sport Aircraft … Going the Distance
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. I’ve reported several around the world flights (check this article and here’s another) but that’s hardly all the long flights. The invitation started out, “Join all of us at Progressive […]
Aircraft of Copperstate 2015 Continued (Part 2)
In this Copperstate Part 2 article we resume the list of aircraft Videoman Dave and I reviewed at the show south of Phoenix, Arizona in Casa Grande. To remind you, this was the 43rd running of this show that invites all sorts of aircraft — and many dozens did fly in each day plus others […]
SuperSTOL XL
Just Aircraft SuperSTOL XL SPECIFICATIONS Engine(s) make/model: Lycoming 0-320, UL520 Horsepower: 100-180 Fuel type: 100 Landing gear type: Conv/fxd Max TO weight (lbs.): 1320 Empty weight (lbs.): 770 Useful load–std (lbs.): 580 Usable fuel–std (gal./lbs.): 27 Payload–full std fuel (lbs.): 418 Power Loading (lbs./hp): 7.3 minimum Wingspan: 31 feet, 3 inches Overall length: 21 feet, […]
