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Affordable Aviation is our focus as we provide News & Video of Light-Sport Aircraft, light kit-built aircraft, ultralight aircraft, and light General Aviation aircraft. Coverage includes aircraft reviews in hundreds of videos and thousands of articles plus added focus on emerging technologies like electric aircraft.

Since Light-Sport Aircraft first arrived on the aviation scene back in 2004, one brand has lead the fleet as it grew imp...
06/24/2025

Since Light-Sport Aircraft first arrived on the aviation scene back in 2004, one brand has lead the fleet as it grew impressively. Flight Design has manufactured nearly 2,000 aircraft over those 21 years. Its several models can be found in most countries on Earth. After producing hundreds of CT-series LSA, the German company introduced their all-new F2 model with FAA's still-to-come Mosaic regulation in mind....

Since Light-Sport Aircraft first arrived on the aviation scene back in 2004, one brand has lead the fleet as it grew impressively. Flight Design has manufactured nearly 2,000 aircraft over those 21 years. Its several models can be found in most countries on Earth. After producing hundreds of CT-seri...

Is it because of tariffs? Another reason? Or simply a good idea? Does it matter why you're reading about AJ Sport? U.S. ...
06/04/2025

Is it because of tariffs? Another reason? Or simply a good idea? Does it matter why you're reading about AJ Sport? U.S. government policies swing and sway the world in remarkable ways. That's a whole story in itself, but the way aircraft suppliers respond to the situation they are facing can be instructive. To be clear, AeroJones Aviation is not reacting to tariff changes....

Is it because of tariffs? Another reason? Or simply a good idea? Does it matter why you’re reading about AJ Sport? U.S. government policies swing and sway the world in remarkable ways. That’s a whole story in itself, but the way aircraft suppliers respond to the situation they are facing can be ...

You've seen them with their distinctive bright colors and finely-finished hardware. Almost every pilot has. First, they ...
05/24/2025

You've seen them with their distinctive bright colors and finely-finished hardware. Almost every pilot has. First, they took a big share of the LSA and Sport Pilot kit market. Then they expanded into GA aircraft. Now, welcome a whole new concept for Beringer Aero USA. This story is not simply about a popular French aviation brand selling products in America....

You’ve seen them with their distinctive bright colors and finely-finished hardware. Almost every pilot has. First, they took a big share of the LSA and Sport Pilot kit market. Then they expanded into GA aircraft. Now, welcome a whole new concept for Beringer Aero USA. This story is not simply abou...

After taking an airshow sabbatical during all of 2024, I was pleased to discover an aircraft at Sun 'n Fun 2025 that I h...
05/07/2025

After taking an airshow sabbatical during all of 2024, I was pleased to discover an aircraft at Sun 'n Fun 2025 that I had never reviewed. Welcome to Saberwing, an affordable composite kit from Azalea Aviation, which distinguishes itself by also providing an engine to fit the aircraft. Oh, and it's affordable! Let's discover more. Saberwing and Spyder Based in Quitman, Georgia, Azalea's Saberwing was designed for amateur builders seeking a speedy two seater in the LSA description....

After taking an airshow sabbatical during all of 2024, I was pleased to discover an aircraft at Sun ‘n Fun 2025 that I had never reviewed. Welcome to Saberwing, an affordable composite kit from Azalea Aviation, which distinguishes itself by also providing an engine to fit the aircraft. Oh, and it....

Well before Sun 'n Fun 2025, a remarkable thing happened. The large and small of aviation got together to request the ad...
04/16/2025

Well before Sun 'n Fun 2025, a remarkable thing happened. The large and small of aviation got together to request the administration grant special handling for aircraft in the Tariff Wars. Giants like GAMA, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and small organizations like LAMA, the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association joined forces to make the tariff exemption request. Wish them luck!...

Well before Sun ‘n Fun 2025, a remarkable thing happened. The large and small of aviation got together to request the administration grant special handling for aircraft in the Tariff Wars. Giants like GAMA, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and small organizations like LAMA, the Light...

In the airplane-manufacturing enterprise, very few companies have exceeded four figures of aircraft deliveries. The newe...
02/18/2025

In the airplane-manufacturing enterprise, very few companies have exceeded four figures of aircraft deliveries. The newest producer to achieve this feat did so in only 15 years. BRM Aero announced, "Last year (2024) was a remarkable year for Bristell Aircraft. Reaching our 1,000th aircraft milestone, securing vital certifications, and maintaining strong production numbers have demonstrated our commitment to excellence in aviation."...

In the airplane-manufacturing enterprise, very few companies have exceeded four figures of aircraft deliveries. The newest producer to achieve this feat did so in only 15 years. BRM Aero announced, “Last year (2024) was a remarkable year for Bristell Aircraft. Reaching our 1,000th aircraft milesto...

OK, so we have a new U.S. President and Trump often promised to "Eliminate 10 new rules for every new one proposed." On ...
01/21/2025

OK, so we have a new U.S. President and Trump often promised to "Eliminate 10 new rules for every new one proposed." On the campaign trail, this was only promises, such as every politician makes. Now comes reality. Will our new president do what he said? Regular readers will recognize Roy Beisswenger. Roy and I made several trips to Washington, DC in an attempt by…...

OK, so we have a new U.S. President and Trump often promised to “Eliminate 10 new rules for every new one proposed.” On the campaign trail, this was only promises, such as every politician makes. Now comes reality. Will our new president do what he said? Regular readers will recognize Roy Beissw...

Readers who scour the Internet looking for fascinating Light-Sport Aircraft may already know Shark. Conceived by Jaro Do...
01/20/2025

Readers who scour the Internet looking for fascinating Light-Sport Aircraft may already know Shark. Conceived by Jaro Dostal in the Czech Republic, this design is the latest from a man who has a long, storied history of aircraft for the light aviation set. Jaro's work included the Skyboy from the early days of LSA and later the MD-3 SportRider. Both won approval from many pilots....

Readers who scour the Internet looking for fascinating Light-Sport Aircraft may already know Shark. Conceived by Jaro Dostal in the Czech Republic, this design is the latest from a man who has a long, storied history of aircraft for the light aviation set. Jaro’s work included the Skyboy from the ...

Icon Informs Customers Longtime Icon PR guy Brian Manning wrote recently. He informed me he would leaving Icon at the en...
12/24/2024

Icon Informs Customers Longtime Icon PR guy Brian Manning wrote recently. He informed me he would leaving Icon at the end of this year, adding, "I’ve experienced all the ups and downs of a startup aircraft company over the years, and I'm very proud of the accomplishments along the way. I’m still yet to meet anybody who’s been up in the A5 who came away disappointed in the experience....

Icon Informs Customers Longtime Icon PR guy Brian Manning wrote recently. He informed me he would leaving Icon at the end of this year, adding, “I’ve experienced all the ups and downs of a startup aircraft company over the years, and I’m very proud of the accomplishments along the way. I’m s...

Let me do the obvious first. Mosaic has for some weeks been in what agency personnel call their "quiet period." This is ...
12/17/2024

Let me do the obvious first. Mosaic has for some weeks been in what agency personnel call their "quiet period." This is when FAA is finalizing a regulation and will no longer respond to info requests. Public comment windows are long closed. Short take — We know only a little more than we did a few months back. Major questions remain…...

Let me do the obvious first. Mosaic has for some weeks been in what agency personnel call their “quiet period.” This is when FAA is finalizing a regulation and will no longer respond to info requests. Public comment windows are long closed. Short take — We know only a little more than we did a...

What great to see? How about an American light aircraft producer doing exceptionally well? Rans has been around 50 years...
12/07/2024

What great to see? How about an American light aircraft producer doing exceptionally well? Rans has been around 50 years*, 40 of them as an aircraft developer and producer. From S-3 to S-21, the designs have varied but the newest is Outbound and it add capabilities and structure to set it apart from all prior models. Over the years this Kansas company in the geographical center of the USA has delivered around…...

What great to see? How about an American light aircraft producer doing exceptionally well? Rans has been around 50 years*, 40 of them as an aircraft developer and producer. From S-3 to S-21, the designs have varied but the newest is Outbound and it add capabilities and structure to set it apart from...

If you look at Dingo and smile, you may be an ultralighter. Appearance and qualities about Future Vehicles' single seat ...
11/25/2024

If you look at Dingo and smile, you may be an ultralighter. Appearance and qualities about Future Vehicles' single seat bi-wing flying machine attract certain pilots like bees to a bright flower. If you must have two seats, large flat screen displays, an autopilot, and luxurious appointments, you probably are not attracted to Dingo. Fine. The good news is that you'll have plenty of choices among Mosaic LSA....

If you look at Dingo and smile, you may be an ultralighter. Appearance and qualities about Future Vehicles‘ single seat bi-wing flying machine attract certain pilots like bees to a bright flower. If you must have two seats, large flat screen displays, an autopilot, and luxurious appointments, you ...

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