Although I’ll be working solo while Videoman Dave is not allowed to leave Canada, I will do my best to post here daily if possible. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Roy Beisswenger‘s Easy Flight — which sells the Powrachute line including Airwolf (pictured nearby) — offers a premium course in two locations: Illinois in the summer, or Florida the rest of the year. First, entry is over the wing as with all low-wing models but the canopy arrangements is great at least two ways: it slides aft on a carbon fiber-reinforced rail that makes moving the large covering easy. Until a few years ago when Larry and Amy Mednick got married — at Sun ‘n Fun, of course — you knew her as Amy Saunders. “We won’t do everything exactly the same as Sun ‘n Fun, Inc.,” said one top official, “but we see how well it is working in Florida and it gives us support and guidance for our event this summer.”. Business partner Alex Gutierrez poses alongside an Aventura II kit. “But he’s just copying old designs and remaking them,” said one naysayer. Breakout forces are low. Bannon is 76. Lightning XS is the Experimental model on which you can install a more powerful engine. In dollars per knot, that price may be a good value but it is clearly at the upper end of LSA-type aircraft. I was very dismayed with the very cheap packaging, that was made even worse by our incompetent postie who squashed and rammed it through the door!. Displayed in Paradise City — Sun ‘n Fun’s main light aircraft area — MC01 jumped out to get your attention in a bright red, white, and black paint job. With my solo loaded weight about 200 pounds below gross, a paved runway, and a brisk headwind, I anticipated a stellar take off and climb characteristics and I was not disappointed! Powered by Rotax 9-series engines, Tarragon is reportedly capable of more than 180 miles an hour. Pitch and roll control is via a single joystick mounted between the seats while each pilot has his own throttle on the side of the instrument binnacle. Skyranger Nynja Lay-flat seats (like international airline’s First Class seats) may allow sleeping in your MC01 but could be quite useful on the passenger side. It’s been added to our SLSA List that so many of you visit regularly. Chairs in the shade are available to witness the nightly STOL competition and evening showcase flying. Unlike every Quicksilver or Smithsilver, Falcon has a control yoke as does Quicksilver’s GT500 and GT400 models. When cross-country speed is not the goal, these sub-87s offer a special joy of flight that is not available to most faster aircraft. I presume we’ll see this again but not right away. How Much? My demonstrator Nynja was loaded with about every option except a BRS (which is also an option). One company has been challenging that unaffordable view for many years. The stories of gloom and doom for aviation are either overblown or just plain wrong. For Jabiru or UL Power we have tested the Airmaster series.” Installation of an in-flight adjustable prop can increase performance but, of course, builders must accept added expense and plan for extra weight on the nose as they work through the build process. Season 1 was released on DVD on January 20, 2015. Moving onto an examination of the stick-free stability around all three axes reveals the directional stability is definitely soft to the left and neutral to the right, while spiral stability is slightly positive from the right and neutral to the left. Gyro Technic’s VX1 Gyroplane — In the rush to build ever-slicker models, the gyroplane industry has dedicated itself almost exclusively to two-seat aircraft. On approach to landing, I nailed the ASI’s needle to 50 with just a smidgen of throttle and then chopped the power. Sun ‘n Fun 2021 / Day 4 — Still Great 30 Years Later: Titan Aircraft’s Tornado Comes in Four Flavors, Sun ‘n Fun 2021 / Day 3 — The Brazilian Invasion Continues; Montaer MC01 Has Arrived. Beside numerous minor improvements, fundamentally Skyranger has changed little: the ventral fin has been replaced by a taller fin and the wingspan has been reduced. Falcon has a door that props open but when I looked at, I thought entry looked rather challenging. We are planning a video interview for Sun ‘n Fun 2021, where the new company will exhibit. I gather the same might not have been true for the big companies that mounted virtual displays but sent no human representatives. In all the decades since, I've continuously thought about and missed this show. Control links and cables are free to move with no additional friction since there are no conventional servos installed. This husband-and-wife team appears set to have another good year in 2021. Big gull-wing doors and low sills make ingress easy to C42C, particularly as the doors are held up by powerful gas struts that are strong enough to allow taxiing with the doors open. Affordable is a word I often hear as I explore the ever-expanding world of light aircraft. Duc is home in America. I hope you’ll join me in applauding Jat, other young pilots, plus the mentors, professors, and instructors who have helped these aspiring aviators. Another large and very successful supplier of component parts and accessories for Quicksilver airplanes is Air-Tech, Inc., run by Gene “Bever” Borne and his son, Ken. The amazingly energetic and positive Miguel Rosario spreads his wings further as Seamax grows globally. An omen? Montaer’s MC01 starts with 4130 molybdenum steel tube “to provide greater safety to the crew.” MC01 is skinned with an aluminum fuselage and wings. These materials are popular with American pilots who are aware they can achieve repairs almost anywhere. The tailplane is wire-braced and the strut-braced wings feature upswept winglets. As powered parachute manufacturing has matured the training market has tightened …yet gotten better. Over the runway I flared, chopped the throttle and C42C sat straight down. * Tri-State Kite Sales is a name dating to the earliest days of Quicksilver, when the company that birthed this design was called Eipper-Formance (one of the original partners was named Dick Eipper). How fast can Falcon fly? Throughout this design, you see a layout that most pilots will find familiar and comfortable. Yet MC01’s seats do more. “We have also worked extensively with the professional aviation archivists at AirCorps Aviation in Bemidji, Minnesota to develop a digital archive of Luscombe’s large collection of historical records, engineering drawings, and production work orders. Another nice bit of engineering is the far-extending Fowler-style flaps (nearby photo). I don’t believe the line about young people ignoring aviation. The SS kit includes all airframe parts, Matco hydraulic brakes, a 150 mph VNE upgrade, Kevlar aft panels, and extended range 15-gallon fuel tank. Top-of-the-green arc is 82 knots at 2,000 feet and 4800 rpm. Stream Babert - Boogie Oogie (Original Mix) by L.O.Dee from desktop or your mobile device. He has been married to Patti Colombo since 1990. Sold by Washington Blvd Sales and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS However, Montaer has also followed Paradise’s lead by offering hand controls to accommodates pilots who want to fly but have lost the use of their legs. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. As time moves on from Sun ‘n Fun 2021 toward Oshkosh 2021, I’ll do my best to keep you informed about all things new in Light-Sport Aircraft, Sport Pilot kit-built aircraft, and Part 103 ultralight aircraft. Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 2-8: May 2: Singer Englebert Humperdinck is 85. The Austrian company discontinued the popular two-stroke engine years ago, meaning many who still want one must search among used engines. * I’m willing to bet that would come as a surprise to most pilots, even those who already enjoy a Part 103 ultralight. Intriguing. This is one of the most common questions. Early testing revealed max cruise at 165 knots (190 mph) TAS at 8,500 feet density altitude at full gross. Like all the others, they were forced to bow to Covid fears and cancelled all efforts to put on an event in 2020. Some have logged more than 8,000 hours. After their own cancellation in 2020, all eyes will now turn to Wisconsin in July and EAA leadership is taking their task very seriously. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The engine is quite closely cowled and turns a composite two-blade ground adjustable Kiev propeller. The roll rate in particular is distinctly sprightly, while both pitch and yaw control were equally effective. [/caption]“], Read More About: Airtime Aviation, Inc. (Fly CT) Colt 100 CTsw F2 Flight Design GmbH J230-D Jabiru USA (North America) Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey LSA Texas Aircraft Manufacturing, By Dan Johnson || April 11, 2021 Leave a Comment, Can aviation lead us back toward normal? One of the most popular Part 103 ultralights, possibly the market leader, Aerolite 103 is a well proven aircraft with excellent handling, good performance, and most features pilots want, all for a price most can afford. Duc Prop Success Story — Industry observers have seen this unfold before. To address faster deliveries he is working with three top dealers to help manufacture ready-to-fly models for customers; he’ll supply them with kits. A Jabiru 3300 delivers solo climb in excess of 1,200 fpm and owners can expect 1,000 fpm at its 1,320 pounds gross weight. Randee and I have observed him for several years and have come to be very impressed with him and his aviation-oriented family. Levil’s Sticky-Backed Autopilot —Ruben Leon, the leader of Levil Aviation, nearly always wears a friendly, excited smile on his face. … Quicksilver or Smithsilver? Russia has an even closer-to-Part-103 variant called the 115-kilogram category. Jatniel attends the Central Florida Aerospace Academy across the street from the Florida Air Museum. For example, if you want to camp in your MC01, the reclining seats can provide a sleeping surface. A two-place with all the extras gets into the high $40,000s and Falcon with a Rotax 503 may come out at about $75,000 equipped as extensively as the one pictured nearby. In this view of the battery pack “tray,” you see the prototype version. Few have managed to do well with both endeavors but Arion seems to have solved the challenges. Using the original Luscombe jigs, restorations [can be] expertly crafted in our 25,000-square-foot hangar at the Jamestown Airport (KJHW). Large map pockets are built into the doors. Downing. işinde gücünde insandan ne istedin be? One novelty: This is a rare company stating, “Cryptocurrency Accepted.” Grab your Bitcoin wallet and come have a closer look. Powrachute Powerhouse — Powered parachutes (PPCs) grew nicely last yet after a dip in 2019 registrations, but nearly all of that came from the Powrachute brand. Rolling out onto the runway I opened the Rotax up to full power. It’s hard, but it is the best solution [given these] circumstances, I think.” Europe remains much more locked down and restricted than the USA — certainly moreso than Florida, which has been open for many months. The very first U.S. delivery of MC01 is headed to Wisconsin where a pilot has ordered one with a very special extra: hand controls, a choice available to offer assistance to some pilots. Taller landing gear for bigger props, bigger brakes, and 40 gallon fuel tanks are also among some of the features of this kit. It feels as if I’m lying on my back before the wing finally gives up and the nose falls through. Then I discovered the VX1 at the Midwest LSA Expo. FAA will make big changes to the LSA regulation. Yet whenever you look at them, these should qualify as very affordable ultralight models. Tony Ilieff Aeroplanes DAR enterprise is located in Bulgaria (Eastern Europe, northwest of Turkey) where he and his team produce a line of ultralight airplanes. Americans in particular are accustomed to an abundance of choices. He is an actor and writer, known for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982), Finding Home (2003) and Small Wonder (1985). Handling can be quite personal. That third door pairs nicely with the hand controls. An excellent option allows the wings to be folded back for ease of storage. However, times change and this class of flying machine has changed more than most. Here’s what I had to say about this storied model from America’s past. Montaer’s MC01 uses welded chrome-moly steel with aluminum non-structural skins. Let the drooling begin over these beautifully-contoured flying machines that can race 135 to 190 miles an hour for a fairly modest investment. Doing so can help you afford what you want yet many pilots enjoy the idea of owning their very own, highly-personal flying machine. Now let’s continue our look at airplanes of interest to those seeking light recreational, affordable aircraft. You can read my different-than-usual report on that aircraft in this article. This may not assure success but it does keep the factory deeply involved with their entry to aviation’s largest marketplace. If you like that sort of operation, you’re lucky to have many choices. Now in its “C” model configuration, C42 is one of the most successful European microlights (a category between Part 103 ultralights and LSA, but closer to the latter). Aimed at GA Pilots —Montaer followed the lead of Paradise in using a control configuration that will seem completely familiar to the legions of pilots that have been trained in Cessnas and Pipers. Nynja’s trim lever and three-position flap lever are both located between the seats. “These days, it is kind of hard to find a DPE that is willing to do the check ride in a Light-Sport Aircraft,” Ariel said, “particularly for aircraft that fly under 87 knots. Other pilots prefer fast response and a light touch. 13, 85, Ep.1: The Horn of Plenty Sept. 28, 85Ep.2: Airwolf II Oct. 5, 85 Ep.3: And a Child Shall Lead Oct. 12, 85Ep.4: Fortune Teller Oct. 14, 85Ep.5: Crossover Oct. 26, 85Ep.6: Kingdom Come Nov. 2, 85Ep.7: Eagles Nov. 9, 85Ep.8: Annie Oakley Nov. 16, 85Ep.9: Jennie Nov. 23, 85Ep.10: The Deadly Circle Nov. 30, 85Ep.11: Where Have All the Children Gone? To do it right, you really need true U.S. presence. Standard equipment include stainless steel firewall and exhaust systems, fresh air vents, a 50-amp alternator, and Cleveland toe brakes for the pilot.” Dual controls are available as an option. Hurray for Sun ‘n Fun for going forward with this keystone event and all best wishes to DeLand Showcase as they gear up for their own event this fall. Nearly 200 Lightning models are flying around the globe since the line was introduced in 2006. Care to take the bet? Some are now side-by-side though much more common is tandem, fore-and-aft seating. Even the two seater airframe is only $4,995 (without engine, prop, instruments, finish). Nearly everyone agrees these qualify as fast-when-sitting-still types. Electric motor power, single engine, twin engine, multicopter …they all need props (or rotor blades) — and in the case of the multicopters, they’ll need six, eight, 10, or more, a gold mine for a prop maker. This configuration also remains available. An international company enters the U.S. market but comes to recognize the complexities of a large, mature aviation culture as exists in America. Loading the wings with 3,500 pounds using 28 people (= 125 pounds each), we can observe the presumably lighter-weight females are on the outer wing — still making a most impressive image. Most companies list useful load, but Arion said the more meaningful payload can be up to 470 pounds. ByDanJohnson Affordable Aviation YouTube channel. Cruise is middle-of-the-range at 95 knots, achieved at 5,100 rpm, giving a true air speed of 101 knots at 3,000 feet with a fuel flow of about 4.75 gallons per hour, but the engine does sound somewhat frenetic. Another exhibit I simply could not pass by was Progressive Aerodyne‘s exhibit on the main Sun ‘n Fun display road. —The electric Aerolite 103 was unnamed at my last report (read here). Powered by the sun? They love their aircraft like few other models I have ever investigated, making a maintenance-grounded Luscombe agonizing for those enthusiasts. A steerable nose wheel, dual toe brakes, and control yokes are just some of the features of this well built airplane. Read the entire article here and learn more. I am glad that I was able to watch the entire series. The rear baggage bay can hold up to 100 pounds, weight and balance allowing. Both models veered away from the uber-common joystick seen on most Light-Sport Aircraft. They’re still at it but the Louisiana business now owns the entire Quicksilver line (excluding GT500) and continues to supply new kits, fully-built 103s, Special Light-Sport Aircraft models, and lots of parts and accessories needed by Quicksilver owners. Easy to build, maintain and fly, more than 1,600 have been produced; nearly 300 are registered in England alone. “Now standard equipped with 40 gallons of fuel, a Lightning pilot can go over 800 nautical miles with VFR reserves,” Nick added. All that speed and the larger engine plus a substantial fuel capacity conspire to limit what you can carry. Michael’s enthusiasm for the aircraft is evident as he talks about the model. Addressing a still-lighter segment of aircraft, Solo 120 got leaner to meet the German 120-kilogram class. Part 103 ultralights are often flown in mornings or evenings for 30 minutes and that’s all the pilot needs to acquire a big grin. 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