Light Sport

FAA Tells LSA Industry: Time for Some Adult Supervision

Sunday, June 13, 2010
By Andrew Schmertz
FAA Tells LSA Industry:  Time for Some Adult Supervision

As  a supporter of the light sport effort, and as someone who flies an LSA (the Sportcruiser, to the left), the recent audit report from the FAA on the LSA manufacturing industry should set off alarm bells.   You can find the report on avweb’s website here. Dan Johnson, chairman of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association,... »

The Sportcruiser Expedition: Coming Soon.

Monday, May 31, 2010
By Andrew Schmertz
The Sportcruiser Expedition: Coming Soon.

Like many interested in the LSA category, we were excited to hear that Piper would now be marketing and putting its name behind a light sport.  In this case, Piper chose the Czech-made Sportcruiser.  The company could not have made a better choice.  Sure, Piper could have developed its own plane, found a place... »

$50K Gets You Not Just the Plane, but the Whole Company

Monday, May 31, 2010
By Andrew Schmertz

Sadler Vampire, which is developing a light sport aircraft, is for sale– for $50,000!  That gets you the prototype plane and the parts.  (avwweb.com) »