Light Sport Aircraft News

AirShow Seminar:
2,000-Hour TBO for 912 Series • New Oil Info • Up-to-Date Fuel Advice
Presented by Leading American Rotax Expert, Phil Lockwood

Sebring, FLORIDA / March 31, 2010 — Rotax, the dominant powerplant supplier for Light-Sport Aircraft, announced major new developments as 2010 began. Coming to Sun ‘n Fun to explain everything is Phil Lockwood, one of the most knowledgeable — and best known — speakers about all things Rotax. Phil will again give his signature presentation at Sun ‘n Fun, on Sunday, April 18th at 10 AM in the FAA building.

Flight Design “Stimulus Package” Benefits Buyers on Budgets

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY / 12 March 2010 — In difficult economic times, leaders are expected to help with solutions. Hearing the concerns over increasing prices and decreasing payloads in Light-Sport Aircraft, market leader Flight Design created the new CTLS Lite which dramatically lowers the price and substantially raises payload. The German company raised the bar by introducing a new version of the CTLS, which uses the company’s flexibility and years of experience to respond with a plane that is adapted to the new economic realities.

Honoring Top Achievers in the Name of Founder, Lawrence P. Burke

PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA — March 9, 2010 — At its annual LAMA Dinner, the light aircraft industry business organization announced nominations were open for the first annual Lawrence P. Burke Trophy. The Burke Trophy gets its name from Lawrence “Larry” Burke who co-founded the organization in 1982 and nurtured it through the ultralight aircraft phase and into the time of Light-Sport Aircraft. The Burke Trophy is one of two awards LAMA will convey each year to deserving individuals in the industry.

Formal Syllabus Helps Existing Pilots Transition to Fly CTLS

South Woodstock, CONNECTICUT / March 9, 2010 — Two facts are well known in the Light-Sport Aircraft community:  (1) Most buyers are existing pilots who have been flying general aviation airplanes for years, and (2) The insurance industry is very keen to see better training of these pilots before they begin flying Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA). Now, Flight Design announces their “Transition Syllabus” as means to assure standardized and thorough training for all buyers of the company’s popular Light-Sport Aircraft.

Loaded CTLS Sports Dynon SkyView, Garmin, and 2,000-Hour TBO Rotax

Sebring, FLORIDA / 8 February 2010 — Leaving little doubt regarding their first-place position among all suppliers of Light-Sport Aircraft, Flight Design showed an upgraded model of the top-of-the-line CTLS Light-Sport Aircraft at Sebring 2010. The deluxe CTLS comes with with an even-more-loaded instrument panel, a longer engine life, and an upgraded interior treatment.

February 3, 2010 — Rotax-Owner.com announces a new video on the proper procedures for adjusting the BING Carb needle positions.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, FEBRUARY 2, 2010 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the completion of its first international customer delivery of a Texas Sport aircraft kit. The kit was delivered to Brazil in early 2009. The new owners took approximately ten months to complete its construction.

Nashville, TN / February 1, 2010 – In support of International Learn to Fly Day announced at AirVenture 2009 Pilot Journey has launched LearnToFlyDay.com a website that will list Learn to Fly Day events across the country. Pilot Journey is a web-based referral service that helps link students with flight schools. Each month 30,000 unique visitors connect to the website, PilotJourney.com.

1/28/2010 Yakima, WA - The Aviation Consumer 2009 Product of the Year is getting a name change. For 2010 the CubCrafters SUPER SportCub becomes the Carbon Cub SS.

SEBRING, Fla., Jan. 21, 2010 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced details and unveiled its all-new PiperSport here today, underscoring its foray into the Light Sport Aviation segment with a world-class aircraft that speaks to Piper’s heritage in bringing seminal, entry-level airplanes to market while offering features and performance normally found in more expensive, high-end aircraft.