Sting at St. Louis Sport Pilot Tour

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Key Takeaways:

  • The St. Louis Sport Pilot Tour (second EAA Sport Pilot Tour) saw approximately 300 attendees despite challenging weather, which limited aircraft participation to six.
  • SportAir USA and Wicks Aircraft showcased their Sting aircraft (Carbon Sting/StingSport), an S-LSA, which was a highlight of the event.
  • Visitors had the opportunity to examine the featured Sting aircraft and several attendees took flights, indicating strong engagement with the new LSAs.
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Challenging weather prevented some airplanes from attending the St. Louis Sport Pilot Tour, but it also made for good photo opportunities. Six aircraft made it and some 300 attendees got a good look at the new LSAs.

At the second EAA Sport Pilot Tour SportAir USA and their local rep, Wicks Aircraft, brough a pair of their sharp Sting aircraft. Also known as the Carbon Sting or StingSport, the handsome low wing comes from the fifth of six companies to earn their Special-Light Sport Aircraft certificate. An estimated 300+ visitors got to examine this bubble-canopied aircraft and several attendees took flights. You can see my pilot report from EAA’s 11/04 Sport Pilot magazine right here. The carbon fiber Sting is sold with many optional items as standard; get more info at SportAir USA’s website

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