Light Sport Aircraft Manufacturer News

Purchase Incentives Included on the First Six Orders

January 22, 2009 (Sebring, FL) Today, Gobosh Aviation introduced a new Luxury Sport Aircraft™ for under $100,000 – the 700X. The new Gobosh 700X is a Dynon-equipped version of the popular Gobosh 700S, an all-metal sport aircraft already touted as one of the best-equipped Light Sport Aircraft on the market.

New Amphibious Float Package and More…

Sebring, FLORIDA / January 6, 2009— After assuming control of production for the Air-Cam, Lockwood Aircraft Company has been busy with several developments of the popular twin-engine kit-built aircraft. Lockwood engineers and staff have pursued an amphibious float system; redesigned engine mounts to accommodate turbocharged 115-hp Rotax 914 power plants plus updates for the latest 100-hp 912S engines; and, partial and full enclosures to better shield aft-seat occupants.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, JANUARY 6, 2009 - American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the availability of TrickAir skis for its Legend Cub. The light-sport certified Legend Cub was approved for operation on TrickAir model 1500 skis in 2007. Now, TrickAir has obtained STC approval on its skis following extensive testing. Two models are TSO'd for a variety of aircraft including TrickAir's 1500 for the original Piper J3 and PA-11. These same skis are also available for use on kit-built planes including the Texas Sport CUB.

Wichita, Kan., May 5, 2008 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, completed the first flight of the first production model SkyCatcher May 1, about eight weeks after the first prototype SkyCatcher flew.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, MAY 4, 2008 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the company is offering $2,000 in free options with the purchase of its acclaimed Legend FloatCub certified light-sport aircraft. The offer allows customers to purchase a new Legend FloatCub ready to fly at a base price of $121,025 plus his/her choice of $2,000 in optional equipment at no extra cost. A variety of options are available to enhance the comfort, convenience, and safety of the aircraft. This offer is good through May 2008.

April 25, 2008 - Thanks to scheduling months in advance, the very first press conference of Sun 'n Fun 2008 was presented by Flight Design. A breakfast meal was served to media persons from several magazines, online news outlets, local press, and Sun 'n Fun press officials.

4/11/2008 Yakima, WA - CubCrafters is excited to announce the official launch of the “CUBCRAFTERS CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AFFILIATE PROGRAM”. In support of aviation as a whole and as part of the CCFIA Program, we wish to expose more pilots and non-pilots to the joy of tailwheel flying and more specifically, the fun and freedom of flying CubCrafters’ aircraft.  Our network of training facilities is ready to assist you in the adventure of aviation.

4/11/2008 Yakima, WA - Today CubCrafters announced its’ latest product innovation to improve performance on the SPORT CUB S2. Testing of the new Sensenich “Ground Adjustable Propeller” has shown it to be a coveted weapon in the SPORT CUB’s arsenal of optional equipment.

4/11/2008 Yakima, WA - CubCrafters announces the certification of Baumann 1500 Straight Floats for the SPORT CUB.  The fully-equipped test plane had an empty weight of 983 lbs.  At gross weight, this puddle jumper could takeoff from the water in less than 8 seconds!

TruTrak SkyPilot Selected for Auto Pilot System

Lakeland, Fla., April 8, 2008 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, continues to test fly its Model 162 SkyCatcher prototype and soon will complete production of the second aircraft in the light sport aircraft’s flight test program.