Light Sport Aircraft News

Deadline is Thursday to get materials to FAA and qualify for registration exemption 

01/30/08 - The day that’s been looming for more than three years - January 31, 2008 - arrives Thursday, and with it the hard deadline for owners of two-place or “fat” ultralights to submit their aircraft registration (n-number) application for converting their aircraft to an experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA). Owners whose registration applications are received by the FAA by Thursday may apply for an exemption obtained by EAA last week, enabling them to schedule an airworthiness inspection through January 31, 2010.

Residents of the Bahamas are Recipients of Aviator’s Goodwill

January 28, 2008 (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) - Today Premier Aircraft Sales launched support for a community outreach program that extends beyond domestic shores. The Ft. Lauderdale headquartered aviation company is seeking to leverage the time, talent, and energy of the aviation community to support the residents of the Bahamas as part of a special event called Bahamas Habitat Fly-In and Help-Out.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, JANUARY 28, 2008 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today an expanded array of optional equipment available for its popular Legend Cub. The wide range of options offered enhances the safety, operation, and joy of ownership of the two-place recreational aircraft.

1/24/2008 - In a special ceremony at CubCrafters’ manufacturing facility in Yakima, WA, Boeing Commercial Aircraft President and CEO Scott Carson took delivery of his brand new SPORT CUB S2. Also making its debut was the unique paint scheme requested by Mr. Carson in tribute to his alma mater Washington State University.

1/24/2008 - “It is a great pleasure to announce to all current and future customers that we have named Becky Teerink to the position of Customer Support Manager” CubCrafters President Todd Simmons said today.

More time granted for aircraft already registered but awaiting inspection 

01/23/08 - FAA’s senior staff arrived for the annual mid-winter EAA/FAA summit meeting at the EAA Aviation Center in concert with official approval of EAA’s exemption request for the transition of ultralights and two-place machines to the Experimental-Light-Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) category after the January 31 deadline.

1/23/2008 Yakima, WA - Today two local Yakima Valley businesses, CubCrafters and Central Valley Bank, announced the start of a long-term partnership. CubCrafters President Todd Simmons commented, “It’s a pleasure to announce this new banking relationship to start the New Year.

Apollo Monsoon AS-IV trike first serial production model out at Sebring Aviation Expo in Florida. Ballistic Recovery System for the whole aircraft is included in the standard price for enhanced safety for extreme emergencies.

January 18, 2008 (Sebring, FL) – X-Air announced today that they have joined LAMA (Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association). “LAMA is the premier LSA advocate and provides services unique to the aviation industry,” stated David McRae, responsible for X-Air’s flight test and training program. “LAMA is an active organization that is constantly in pursuit of the interests of our category aircraft.”

Latest Offering in a Line of Luxury Sport Aircraft™

January 18, 2008 (Sebring, FL) Today, Gobosh Aviation unveiled a new Luxury Sport Aircraft™ before an enthusiastic crowd at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida.