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Top selling aircraft models in the LSA space over the last couple years are manufactured by CubCrafters. It’s not too strong to say they’ve done well because the Yakima, Washington company got the formula right: Start with an iconic design; add features the original Piper version never dreamed of having; pump it up with lots […]
Sixteen models that provide transport for two to six folks at speeds as high as 235 knots
Grumman G-111 Albatross Year: 1954 Engine Make/Model: Curtis-Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9HE 9-Cylinder Radial Power (hp): 1475 each Propeller: Hamilton Standard 43D51 3 blade-reversible, feathering Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.): 30,605 on land; 31,365 on water Empty Weight (lbs.): 23,500 Useful Load, std. (lbs.): 6,900 (varies by model/equipment) Fuel Capacity, std. (gals.): 625 in wing tanks, 400 […]
These aircraft can do it all’training, aerobatics or bush flying on wheels, skis or floats
How do you take a laid-back approach to create a super exciting airplane? Schucks … it appears easy as falling off a log. The oversimplification denies how much energy and effort went into SuperSTOL. Because the folks at JustAircraft seem to be the most relaxed designers in America, don’t be fooled. Plenty of customers have […]
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. The central Florida town of Tavares, about 45 minutes northwest of Orlando, is home to not one but two light seaplane factories. The city named itself “America’s Seaplane […]
Techam Echo Light Price As Flown (S-LSA): $84,900 Engine: Rotax 912UL (80 hp) Propeller: Two-blade Tonini GT fixed-pitch Empty Weight (lbs.): 606 Useful Load (lbs.): 496 Payload (full fuel, lbs.): 425 Wing Span (ft.): 28.5 Baggage (lbs.): 44 Fuel Capacity (gals.): 11.9 (right wing tank) Max Take-Off Weight (lbs.): 1102 Ultimate Load (G factor): +6 […]
The Tecnam Echo Light is a new, no-frills version of a veteran fun flyer that won’t bust the budget
The Heart of America Sport Aviation Classic is history. Weather and first year challenges conspired to keep the event from achieving its true potential, which illustrates the task of creating a “new Sebring” LSA Expo. These small venues have outsize appeal because they are much more intimate than the big airshows with their tens or […]
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