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
Sling 2 Base price: $125,000 Engine make/model: Rotax 912 ULS Propeller: Warp Drive, 70-inch three-blade composite Gross weight (lbs.): 1320 Empty weight (lbs.): 796 Useful load (lbs.): 524 Usable fuel (gals.): 537 Wingspan: 38.6 Fuel type: 91 OCT auto gas or 100LL avgas Payload full fuel (lbs.): 286 Wingspan (ft.): 30 Overall length (ft.): 22.89 […]
More post-event insights into an airframe parachute deployment over the ocean
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