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Sporty’s Stratus with ForeFlight 4.5 for iPad

The largest collection of B-25 Mitchells gathered since World War II

Have you been thinking that it’s been some time since a new Special LSA was announced? While the torrid pace of yesteryear has abated, it ain’t over yet by a long shot. I know of at least a dozen aircraft still in progress to achieve SLSA status. Now, welcome to Sling, SLSA #125. *** Quietly […]

Watch an air-to-air photo shoot in action to see how it’s done

Since Sebring in January, the airshow season has rushed by at warp speed and now we return to more aircraft flown at the event that kicks off the aviation year. We’ll add more from Sun ‘n Fun soon plus we’re loading more than 30 new videos. In this post, we have a quick look at […]

Friendly, refined, beefy for rough-field training, yet a cruiser’s delight

BRM Bristell Flastback Base Price: $151, 822 Engine: Rotax 912 ULS Wingspan (ft.): 29.95 Cabin width (in.): 51.17 Fuel capacity (gals.): 34.34 Useful load (lbs.): 614.5 Max takeoff weight (lbs.): 1320 Empty weight (lbs.): 705.5 PERFORMANCE Cruise speed (kts.): 116 Best rate of climb (fpm): 1200 Vso (kts.) 32 Vs (kts.): 39 Vne (kts.): 145 […]

It’s important to remember that flying should be fun. New ratings help make it so.

When someone makes a suggestion, it might be wise to listen

An LSA leader divines the past, present and future of LSA