Light Sport Aircraft News

Company Expands Redmond Facility to Meet Demand for De-icing Equipment

December 8, 2009 (Redmond, OR) – Today RDD Enterprises, LLC announced they are now an authorized installation center for Kelly Aerospace Thermawing de-ice systems for certified aircraft. “For many years RDD has been installing the experimental version of the Thermawing de-ice system, known as Therm-X™.

Helps Flight Schools, Airplane Sales Organizations and Owners

Nashville, Tennessee / November 30, 2009 — Designed to help flight schools add airplanes to their fleet, the Pilot Journey Flight School Success Package is a complete school marketing system.  It is available at no cost from participating airplane manufacturers and dealers. 

Flight Design CTLS Light-Sport Aircraft Also Approved for Production

Leinfelden-Echterdingen GERMANY / 30 November 2009 — On 16 November 2009 Flight Design announced it finished all necessary proceedings and obtained the Type Design Approval TDA-LSA-0001A for the world best selling Light-Sport Aircraft, the CT. The approval was received from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, CAAC. Flight Design is now able to deliver the first LSA aircraft to the opening Chinese general aviation market. To do this, it was also necessary to obtain a Chinese Production Certificate.

New Horizontal Tail Improves Flight Handling for Floatplane Versions

Sebring, FLORIDA / November 24, 2009 — After buying all the rights to the Drifter series of light aircraft kits, Lockwood Aircraft has been delivering kits but also evaluating the design. Drifter is widely known as a hard-working recreational aircraft and a common use is flying on floats. With a new change Lockwood Aircraft has noticeably improved the flight characteristics of the popular design.

World's Best-Selling LSA Begins Training in World's Largest Democracy

Leinfelden-Echterdingen GERMANY / 18 November 2009  - Flight Design announced today that Carver Aviation - the biggest Flight School in India - has registered the first two of the world's best-selling Light-Sport Aircraft in India. Flight Design is now able to deliver the LSA aircraft to the opening Indian general aviation market. The CTLS aircraft will be used in flight training and will be sold by Carver Aviation.

New Locations and Expanded Scope to Benefit Both Consumers and Retailers

November 13, 2009 (Duluth, MN) – Today AMPT Associates, Inc. announced that the aviation marketing firm will continue the innovative series of regional aircraft sales expos in 2010. As Parade of Planes enters its third season, the scope continues to expand to meet the needs of aviation consumers and retailers on various levels.

OSHKOSH, Wis., July 27, 2009 - Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today its Model 162 SkyCatcher Light Sport Aircraft is in compliance with ASTM International standards for Light Sport Aircraft. Deliveries are expected to begin before year’s end.

Best-Selling Light-Sport Aircraft Gains New Capabilities

Leinfelden-Echterdingen GERMANY / 23 July 2009  — A method that works well in computers or smart phones also works on Light-Sport Aircraft. As in tech fields, developers can add value to the main product with add-ons that increase the capabilities. Ready for showing at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 are two new products for the top-selling Flight Design CT series.

Regional Cirrus Supercenter Will Represent Light-Sport Aircraft

South Woodstock, CONNECTICUT / July 23, 2009 — Flight Design USA has announced the appointment of  Flight Design West as the new western states distributor for the importer of the best-selling Light-Sport Aircraft, the Flight Design CT series. Flight Design West is based in Las Vegas, Nevada and is managed by its president, Scott Anderson. The distributor has teamed with two general aviation veterans to complete its service center and sales operations: Kenny Scherado, president of Lone Mountain Aviation will be in charge of the warranty, technical and assembly center and Mark Rogers, director of sales of Lone Mountain Aircraft Sales, will be in charge of enlisting dealers and flight training.

July 22, 2009 – Roseburg, Oregon - Sadler Aircraft Company is planning to announce its next-generation Vampire LSA at EAA Airventure 2009.  This marks the culmination of three years of research and development for the Roseburg, Ore based company.