Light Sport Aircraft Manufacturer News

Lambada Motorglider Preparing for LAMA Audit

Melbourne FL / December 28, 2007 - Josef Bostik attended a ceremony as Czech LSA producer Urban Air occupied new quarters. The company's production of their Lambada has moved to a larger facility in Kerhartice, not far from the original Moravia factory. As manager of importer Urban Air USA, Bostik reported, "I was present at the Grand Opening Gala on the 7th of November with many Czech political figures in attendance, which generated national television coverage."

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, DECEMBER 12, 2007 -- American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the company has partnered with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and Certified Flight Instructor, Carol Walker, to provide tailwheel instruction specific to the operation of the Legend Cub. Walker operates a flying school in Midlothian, Texas, 100 miles southwest of Sulphur Springs. She specializes in tailwheel instruction and Sport Pilot training.

"All-New" CTLS Reveals Many Upgraded Features

Echterdingen, GERMANY / 10 December 2007 - Eleven years after the first CT entered production in June 1997, the Flight Design Team is introducing their new CTLS. Pilots will easily recognize the similarity to preceding CT models, yet the changes are many as the new LS model addresses customer requests over the last two years. Flight Design, the clear market leader in Europe and the United States, has proven that the company knows how to satisfy customer expectations.

Offers a TrickAir Ski-equipped Legend Cub

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, DECEMBER 5, 2007 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the availability of a ski-equipped Legend Cub providing owners the opportunity for snow and ice operations, and scenic wintertime flying. Approval of the Legend Cub for operation on skis was finalized in late-Winter 2007. Now, any Legend Cub can be fitted with TrickAir skis for wintertime flying fun.

12/4/2007 Yakima, WA - Today CubCrafters announced that it would begin selling its 27-year collection of used, pre-owned and even ‘new old stock’ Super Cub and similar parts through ebay.

12.4.07 Yakima, WA -  Following up on the approval of our newest STC earlier this year, today CubCrafters released the aircraft modification requirements - including pricing – to increase the gross weight of any PA-18 series aircraft to 2300 LBS.

Echterdingen, GERMANY / 29 November 2007 - As part of a new aircraft model plans and to better incorporate changes aimed at fulfilling customer requests, Flight Design put their CT development model though a full-size wind tunnel evaluation. Such testing is routine in aerospace companies but is rarely done with a 100%-scale aircraft. Flight Design is not aware of any other Light-Sport Aircraft studied in such a detailed and reliable manner.

Training Service Technicians to High Expertise

South Woodstock, Conn. / November 26, 2007 - Flight Design USA (http://www.FlightDesignUSA.com) announced that it has in the last year graduated 23 technicians, distributors, and dealers from its comprehensive engine and airframe training classes. In this new industry such work to professionally build infrastructure to better serve its customers is the goal of sales leader, Flight Design. The U.S. importer has earned a 21%+ market share which it has maintained since the first Special Light-Sport Aircraft were certified.

26.11.2007 - Dynamic News - As the Dynamic is not yet certified in USA in LSA category (Light Sport Aircraft) the interest was only limited. Because of this, we decided to meet the American market.

CubCrafters Will Pay You To Earn Your TailWheel Endorsement

10/30/2007 - Today CubCrafters announced an industry-first program that will allow broader participation in the fun and adventure of tailwheel flying. Through this program, more pilots than ever can enjoy camping, hunting, and fishing with their airplanes...backcountry flying...weekend gatherings at the local grass strip…access to all these adventures and more ‘ONLY IN A TAILDRAGGER’. Now through the end of January 2008, if you are not already tailwheel current, CubCrafters will credit the cost of your tailwheel endorsement towards the purchase of a new SPORT CUB S2 or TOP CUB. Even better, as part of the campaign CubCrafters has made arrangements to offer special incentives toward insuring your new aircraft.