Sebring, FLORIDA / June 15, 2009 — National Rotax aircraft engine expert, Phillip Lockwood, has been enlisted to perform his tent-packing engine seminar. For years, airshow organizers have learned that Phil’s talks are very popular with attendees hungry for quality info on the most popular powerplant in the Light-Sport Aircraft field.

Using his signature presentation, a computer slide show with dozens of detailed photos, Phil delivers his talk on Rotax engine operation, care, and maintenance. Exit interviews from his talks have show those who attend feel they get a great deal of expert information.

"This is the perfect introduction to operating and maintaining the Rotax 912 series engines for pilots and mechanics," explained Lockwood, president of Lockwood Aviation Supply, the number one Rotax service center in North America. All Rotax owners or operators may benefit by attending.

Times and locations:
• Arlington Fly In on Friday July 10th and again on Saturday the 11th -- both days from 10:30-11:30 in forum tent B • EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, one time only, Tuesday July 28th 10:00 AM -- 11:15 AM in the 008 NATCA Pavilion

In his talks, Phil will answer such questions as:
• How will the use of auto fuel containing alcohol affect the 912?
• What kind of maintenance is the owner of a SLSA legally allowed to perform?
• What qualifications & training are required to legally perform non-owner maintenance on SLSA?
• What is the best oil to use in the Rotax 912?

After hearing Lockwood’s presentation, A&P mechanics that wish to gain further engine training can contact Aero Technical Institute (ATI) (www.aerotechnicalinstitute.com) regarding classes to increase their ability to service Rotax engines. A set of sixteen-hour courses is offered by ATI at the Sebring Airport facilities of Lockwood Aviation. Contact ATI at 863-655-7373 for more information on the upcoming A&P courses.

The 9-series engines from Rotax power an overwhelming majority of Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) (www.rotax-aircraft-engines.com). Since 1973, Rotax has delivered more than 125,000 engines and annually produces more than 200,000 powerplants for a variety of vehicles, 70% of which are four stroke engines.

Lockwood Aviation is the country’s largest and busiest service organization for Rotax engines. Part of a family of aviation companies, Lockwood Aviation has long expertise in dealing with the engine series that powers more light sport aircraft than any other. To learn more about Lockwood aviation companies, visit their headquarters at the Sebring, Florida airport; call 863-655-5100; or send e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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