Light Sport Aircraft News

3/1/2008 - JIHLAVAN airplanes, s.r.o., manufacturer of the KP-5, has joined forces with SIMVISION, the well known manufacturer of Civil, Military and Transport flight simulators.

01/16/08 - The ASTM International standards committees for light-sport aircraft (LSA) spent two productive days discussing and refining the current standards during meetings held in Sebring, Florida, on January 14 and 15. More than 66 members of the various ASTM committees gathered just prior to Thursday’s opening of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo to review weight-shift, powered parachute, and fixed-wing LSA standards.

Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch to Display Hot Cars & Cool Aircraft

February 17, 2008 (Duluth, MN) – Today AMPT Associates, Inc. announced that Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch has joined FLYNG Magazine’s Parade of Pistons. Spring Mountain is an exclusive club for adrenaline junkies who prefer to drive a highperformance sports car than drive a golf ball or fly exciting sport aircraft rather than fly fish. And since the
cross over between performance auto enthusiasts and aviation enthusiasts is quite strong, AMPT Associates is providing Parade of Pistons guests an opportunity to be exposed to pistonpowered highperformance on four wheels rather than three.

February 18, 2008:  Many builders have recently learned about the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) announced moratorium on new additions to the "51-percent approved list."  As the Experimental Aircraft Assoc. (EAA) website clarifies, the temporary suspension applies to the FAA's "customary practice of providing to aircraft kit manufacturers and builders courtesy evaluations of new kits’ compliance with the 51 percent requirement" and does not mean that the FAA is ceasing to conduct airworthiness certifications.

Showcase Use of The Open Cockpit Twin Engine Aircraft

Sebring, FLORIDA / February 14, 2008 - Lockwood Aircraft announced its first Exotic Destination Fly-Out, this one to the Bahamas. Air-Cam Director of Sales and Marketing, George Weber, explained, "We have assembled 14 Air-Cam owners who will fly en masse across the Atlantic from Florida's St. Lucie Int'l Airport (FPR) airport to the Marsh Harbour Airport (MYAM) in the Bahamas."

2008 Locations and Hosts also Finalized

January 31, 2008 (Duluth, MN) – Today AMPT Associates, Inc. released the preliminary list of exhibitors for FLYING magazine’s inaugural Parade of Pistons event slated for Los Angeles this March. Other details regarding locations and hosting Fixed Base Operators (FBO) have also been released by AMPT.

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.