Tag Archives: Light Sport Aircraft

LSA Maintenance Training – A Rare Opportunity

Posted on July 23, 2021 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine August/September 2021 online issue After training more than 7,000 students from nearly every state in the U.S., and more than 20 different countries, the owners of Rainbow Aviation, Brian and Carol Carpenter, have relocated their … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, All Headlines, August/September 2021, Headlines, Headlines, Products & Services, Sport Pilot/Grassroot/Recreational Flying | Tagged aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance, aviation, Flight Design, Light Sport Aircraft, LSA Maintenance Training, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Rainbow Aviation, Remos engines, ROTAX engine | Leave a comment

Cabin fever A prescription to get out and fly

Posted on September 25, 2020 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2020 issue Smooth air, cooler temperatures and the striking beauty of fall foliage make October one of my favorite months. While I have been able to get … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Columns, Columns, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters, October/November 2020 | Tagged AOPA, COVID-19, global aviation industry, Light Sport Aircraft, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, scholarships | Leave a comment

The New Golden Age of Small-Quantity, High-Quality Aircraft Parts Production: What Is It, And What’s Making It Happen?

Posted on June 5, 2019 by mwflyer

Second In A Series of Articles by Ed Leineweber Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2019 issue In the December 2018/January 2019 issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine, I introduced Tromblay Tool, LLC to epitomize what I called the “New Golden … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Features, June/July 2019, Products & Services | Tagged Adam Morrison, aircraft, Ed Leineweber, Light Sport Aircraft, LLC, Midwest Flyer, New Golden Age, Streamline Designs, Tromblay Tool, Vintage Aircraft | Leave a comment

Be Sure You Have All of Your Ducks In Order

Posted on February 13, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dr. Bill Blank, M.D. Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Over the past several months, I have become aware of several certification issues which prompted this article. Pilots can now meet the medical certification requirements with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, February/March 2019, High On Health | Tagged ADD, ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dr. Bill Blank, FAA Form 8500-8, FAA Medical Certificate, Light Sport Aircraft, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

AOPA Makes Major Industry Announcements At Carbondale Fly-In

Posted on December 29, 2018 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2018/January 2019 issue Armed with a nationally acclaimed aviation program, the students and faculty of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, provided the enthusiasm, leadership and energy the Aircraft Owners & … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, AOPA, December 2018/January 2019, Events, Features, Fly-Ins & Air Shows | Tagged Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Carbondale Fly-In, Dave Weiman, David M. Ardrey, Gary Shafer, Jack Pelton, Kyle Lewis, Light Sport Aircraft, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, Mike Bost, Murdale Airport, SIU Aviation, Southern Illinois Airport, Southern Illinois University | Leave a comment

Tecnam… Something For Just About Everyone!

Posted on August 27, 2018 by mwflyer

by Nancy Blake Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2018 During Sun ‘n Fun 2018, I visited the Tecnam Aircraft Company display to say hello to a friend who is an aircraft dealer for a couple of aircraft manufacturers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, All Features, Aug/Sept 2018, Columns | Tagged Light Sport Aircraft, Midwest Flyer, Nancy Blake, Sun n Fun, Tecnam Aircraft Company | Leave a comment

Wag-Aero Launches New Digital Catalog

Posted on June 9, 2016 by mwflyer

LYONS, WIS. – Customers can now shop Wag-Aero’s entire 124-page catalog electronically using their smart phone, tablet or computer at onlinecatalog.wagaero.com and see an extensive selection of quality aircraft parts and services. For 55 years, Wag-Aero has been a worldwide … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, June/July 2016, Products & Services | Tagged Aircraft Parts, General Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft, Wag-Aero | Leave a comment

Instrument Training For One & All

Posted on September 21, 2015 by mwflyer

by Harold Green We have all heard, or even participated in, discussions as to whether or not an instrument rating is a good thing. For those whose flying requires them to be at a specific place at a specific time, … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, October/November 2015, Pilot Proficiency | Tagged Certificated Instrument Flight Instructor, Harold Green, Instrument Rating, Light Sport Aircraft, Morey Airplane Company | Leave a comment

Flight Design Selects Garmin G3X For C4

Posted on June 2, 2014 by mwflyer

Aero Friedrichshafen, Germany – Flight Design has selected the Garmin G3X |Touch series for its four-seat “C4” aircraft. The newly developed system has two 10.6-inch glass displays, and does not have a TSO approval on its own. Rather, the system … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, June/July 2014, Products & Services, Sections | Tagged Flight Design, Garmin G3X Touch, Light Sport Aircraft | Leave a comment

An ICON At EAA

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

by Woody Minar ICON Aircraft once again displayed its two-seat, light-sport aircraft (LSA), amphibian ICON A5, which just received a weight exemption from the FAA. The exemption increases the gross weight to accommodate safety features, such as a spin-resistant airframe. … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Features, October/November 2013, Products & Services | Tagged amphibian ICON A5, Amy Julian, BRS parachute, EAA, ICON Aircraft, Light Sport Aircraft, LSA, Rotax 912 iS engine, Woody Minar | Leave a comment