Pilot Reports

I have several targets on my radar for follow-up at the big show that starts July 23rd. Here’s a beforehand review; details will follow. |||| *** LSA seaplanes will generate plenty of interest, I think, with Icon‘s latest announcements and the dreamy new Lisa Akoya (photo). Both are superslick but not to be outdone by […]

Since AirVenture 2012, I’ve been part of several discussions about the way — and reasons why — aircraft become certified. Sound boring? Yes and no. One way this might get your interest is to consider if Icon could join Cessna in going Primary Category instead of LSA. Disclaimer: I have no info about any such […]

Icon Aircraft and Cirrus Aircraft announced a deal for the general aviation composite aircraft producer to build parts of the Icon A5 and the news introduced dates for the A5 to come to market. *** Several years ago I traveled to Cirrus’ Duluth, Minnesota plant in the company of the Icon top leaders, including CEO […]

The new Sling LSA from South Africa has the world on a string

The Eclipse 500 is back, and this time, they’ve done it right

Transplant a 450 SHP Rolls-Royce turbine onto a stock 206 and, voilá, you have a super Cessna

Highly refined, impeccably built and what a delight to turn loose on the sky

Diamond’s innovative, four-place Star offers performance and efficiency beyond its price

Roving reporter Dave wraps up coverage of the Rocky Mountain LSA Expo event. —DJ |||| “Cessna is one of the most recognized names in the aviation industry. Last year it lead the LSA market for new registrations. So I was surprised to hear again and again, ‘Look, there’s a Skycatcher; this is the first time […]

Twisting through the sky in the first SLSA two-seat aerobat!