Light Sport Aircraft News

January 3, 2008 — The continued collaboration among EAA members, EAA staff professionals, EAA chapters, and well-cultivated allies in all levels of government yielded significant developments and outcomes in 2007 on behalf of personal flight. “The progress we’ve made in the past year on several fronts demonstrates again that the EAA community’s collective, collaborative, and constructive approach gets results,” said Earl Lawrence, EAA vice president of industry and regulatory affairs.

January 3, 2008 — This weekend marks the debut of a new general aviation radio show created by two members of EAA Chapter 193 in Jacksonville, Florida. Milford Shirley, chapter president, and chapter member Brian Kraut will host the first “Flighttime Radio Show” Saturday morning from 9-10 a.m. Eastern time from Jacksonville on WBOB AM 1320. The program will also be simulcast live on the Internet at www.1320wbob.com and archived at www.flighttimeradio.com.

Lambada Motorglider Preparing for LAMA Audit

Melbourne FL / December 28, 2007 - Josef Bostik attended a ceremony as Czech LSA producer Urban Air occupied new quarters. The company's production of their Lambada has moved to a larger facility in Kerhartice, not far from the original Moravia factory. As manager of importer Urban Air USA, Bostik reported, "I was present at the Grand Opening Gala on the 7th of November with many Czech political figures in attendance, which generated national television coverage."

Instead Will Support Youth in Aviation

December 27, 2007 — The directors of the Southwest Regional Fly-In (SWRFI), also known as the Texas Fly-In, have elected to cancel the fly-in scheduled for October 10-11, 2008.

Million Air, Los Angeles Selected to Host the Inaugural Event

December 13, 2007 (Duluth, MN) – Today AMPT Associates, Inc. announced that Million Air, Los Angeles Executive Airport is the host of the inaugural Parade of Pistons™ expo March 27 – 29, 2008.

Finance Source of Choice for Parade of Pistons(tm)

December 12, 2007 (Bend, OR) AeroCredit Corporation(tm) announced today that the Company was selected as the finance source of choice for the 2008 Parade of Pistons(tm) aviation expos.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, DECEMBER 12, 2007 -- American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the company has partnered with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner and Certified Flight Instructor, Carol Walker, to provide tailwheel instruction specific to the operation of the Legend Cub. Walker operates a flying school in Midlothian, Texas, 100 miles southwest of Sulphur Springs. She specializes in tailwheel instruction and Sport Pilot training.

"All-New" CTLS Reveals Many Upgraded Features

Echterdingen, GERMANY / 10 December 2007 - Eleven years after the first CT entered production in June 1997, the Flight Design Team is introducing their new CTLS. Pilots will easily recognize the similarity to preceding CT models, yet the changes are many as the new LS model addresses customer requests over the last two years. Flight Design, the clear market leader in Europe and the United States, has proven that the company knows how to satisfy customer expectations.

Offers a TrickAir Ski-equipped Legend Cub

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS, DECEMBER 5, 2007 – American Legend Aircraft Company announced today the availability of a ski-equipped Legend Cub providing owners the opportunity for snow and ice operations, and scenic wintertime flying. Approval of the Legend Cub for operation on skis was finalized in late-Winter 2007. Now, any Legend Cub can be fitted with TrickAir skis for wintertime flying fun.

12/4/2007 Yakima, WA - Today CubCrafters announced that it would begin selling its 27-year collection of used, pre-owned and even ‘new old stock’ Super Cub and similar parts through ebay.