Light Sport Aircraft News

08/09/07 - The deadline for completing the E-LSA registration, airworthiness inspection, and certification process to convert “fat” and two-place ultralight trainers to experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) is January 31, 2008. The FAA set August 15, 2007 (next Wednesday) as a milestone for submitting the registration forms. The FAA established this milestone date out of concern that if everyone waited until “the last minute” to start the process, it could not handle the workload and then people would miss the deadline.

Wichita, Kan., August 9, 2007 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that orders for its newly announced SkyCatcher light sport aircraft (LSA) reached 720, totaling more than $75 Million, only two weeks after its official launch at the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual meeting, AirVenture 2007.

8/6/2007 Yakima, WA  - Today CubCrafters named Blake Maygra ‘Director, New Aircraft Production’. In that role, Blake now oversees all of CubCrafters’ new aircraft assembly operations, including both the LSA-certified SPORT CUB and “Part 23” standard category TOP CUB aircraft programs. Blake also assumes organizational and schedule responsibility for all new aircraft parts fabrication.

July 31, 2007 - Tannheim, Germany – REMOS aircraft, produced in Pasewalk, Germany, was awarded First Place in ceremonies at Germany’s Tannkosh Fly-In in late July. The selection of REMOS over numerous other aircraft in the same class was made by the readers of Aerokurier Magazine, Germany’s leading aviation publication.

A 'Chute For The 'Cruiser

Some big news for a small plane... as Ballistic Recovery Systems announced at Lakeland 2007 the final approval to offer a recovery parachute on the Czech Aircraft Works Sport Cruiser LSA. The announcement also marks the implementation of a new process to test, analyze and make design changes to match BRS systems to specific airframes.

July 26, 2007 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is modifying the restricted airspace over the National Capital Region to make it safer, more secure and easier for pilots to navigate.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, JULY 22, 2007 -- Texas Sport Aircraft Company announced today the 2007 schedule for the company's KwikBild™ builder's assistance program. KwikBild™ offers Texas Sport customers a choice of 14- or 21-day programs plus paint and instrument panel options.

Zenith Aircraft Company's 16th annual OPEN HANGAR day is scheduled for Saturday, September 29, 2007, at the factory located at Mexico Memorial Airport in Mexico, Missouri. Aviation enthusiasts, especially builders and owners of Zenith Aircraft kit planes, are invited to drive or fly-in for the day.

Oshkosh, Wis., July 24, 2007 – Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:  TXT) company, announced today that orders for its newly announced SkyCatcher light sport aircraft have topped 400 in the first two days of the Experimental Aircraft Association annual meeting, AirVenture 2007.

7/24/2007 Oshkosh, WI -  With more than 100 specific design improvements, new standard features, and new optional equipment that substantially improve safety, performance, utility, and comfort over its predecessor, CubCrafters SPORT CUB "Series 2" made its premiere today.