For a sport that is still in the stage of infancy, the future looks bright. Light Sport Aviation is set to rejuvenate the world of flying and fulfil the dreams of people who want to fly. For these people, light sport aviation (LSA) offers a faster, [...]

Do you dream of soaring like a bird high above the earth, carefree and euphoric? You do not need to fly expensive aircraft. Try a powered parachute for the ultimate experience in flying.

In 1964, the precursor of the present day powered parachute (PPC), was patented. It was called a “Multi-Cell Wing” or [...]

EAA ASKS FAA TO AUTHORIZE USE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS IN ULTRALIGHT AND LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT

ANNOUNCEMENT AT ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT SYMPOSIUM DRAWS APPLAUSE

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (April 26, 2008) — In an effort to gain attention and support for electric aircraft innovation and to help advance efforts to bring affordable electric aircraft to [...]

The FAA has created a certification program called ‘Repairman-Light-Sport aircraft’, with two ratings, one for Inspection and the other is for Maintenance. The requirements for undergoing this course are very simple. You need to be a US citizen or a permanent legal resident, above 18 years of age. You should be [...]

Do you yearn to be Jonathan Livingston Seagull and fly just for the love of flying? Well for those who yearn to get away from the drone of their big planes and for those who just want to have fun flying small and light aircraft, Skyraider Aviation, is there to help you realize your [...]

Good news for seaplane pilots, light sport aviation applies to seaplanes as well. Recently, many new seaplanes that can qualify as being light sport. With a light sport license, pilots can go out and pick up a seaplane certification. Many seaplanes are affordable and offer a different aspect to flying. If a seaplane seems [...]

Here’s a great way to map your flights.

Download and install a free copy of Google Earth. Collect and download your GPS data onto your computer. Use the free online GPS Visualizer tool for Google Earth Share your flight maps online! (see example on the Waikato Gliding Blog)

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LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT MALL IS SHOWCASE FOR RECREATIONAL AVIATION AT EAA AIRVENTURE 2007

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (June 14, 2007) – For one week, the world of light sport aircraft (LSA) is on display as enthusiasts browse the latest models in recreational aircraft at the very popular LSA Mall during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh [...]

We had a chance to look at the Kappa KP-5 sport plane at the opening weekend of Sport Planes West’s newest office at the Camarillo Airport (CMA), about a half hour [...]