Light Sport Aircraft Manufacturer News

South Woodstock, CONNECTICUT / July 1, 2009 - As the company grows to maintain its longtime sales leadership in light-sport aviation, Flight Design USA announced the appointment of John Gilmore as National Sales Manager for the Flight Design line of Special Light-Sport Aircraft, including the CTLS and MC.

With new orders increasing and the product line continuing to grow and evolve, CubCrafters has named Randy Lervold as its’ new General Manager. As General Manager, Randy will lead daily operations and drive long term planning for the company.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, JUNE 25, 2009 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today a Cooperative Ownership Program whereby its celebrated Legend Cub can be purchased for as little as $2900 down, and flown for as little as $28 per hour. The Legend Cub is a two-place aircraft certified for sport and recreation.

Modern De-ice Equipment Meets the RV 10

June 1, 2009 (Redmond, OR) – Today RDD Enterprises, LLC announced the availability of Therm-X™ for Van’s Aircraft RV 10. With this addition, RDD has successfully added yet another aircraft model to its growing list of available Therm-X installations.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, APRIL 24, 2009 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today its plans to offer an amphibious Legend FloatCub equipped with floats from supplier Baumann Floats, LLC, of New Richmond, Wisconsin. The new amphibious Legend FloatCub will comply with light-sport requirements of 1,430 maximum gross weight and a simple retractable landing gear.

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.