Dan Johnson
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In preparation for Mosaic LSA to come in early 2025, companies are upgrading current LSA models. Icon Aircraft engineered a 60-pound weight increase that boosts A5's useful load… for earlier models, also. bydanjohnson.com/upping-the-ant… via @bydanjohnson
Keeping Aircraft Affordable, Blue Collar Aviation Has a Flying Machine for Everyman — New article has fixed wing & weight-shift aircraft and is full of information and images you may enjoy. See how affordable recreational flying can be. bydanjohnson.com/keeping-aircra… via @bydanjohnson
Taking Composites "Out Back" — TL Sport Aircraft's Sirius Backcountry and SE Models bydanjohnson.com/taking-composi… via @bydanjohnson
If It Flies Like a Duck and Floats Like a Duck, Maybe It IS a Duck bydanjohnson.com/if-it-flies-li… via @bydanjohnson
Chipper Returns to Production by SkyKicker Aviation — Pilots enjoyed but never got to buy Belite's Chipper after a fire dealt the factory a devastating blow. SkyKicker is bringing it back to life! bydanjohnson.com/like-phoenix-r… via @bydanjohnson
Summer's Almost Here! State-of-the-Sector Report for LSA Seaplanes — Learn details of the leading brands; who is succeeding, who's in trouble. bydanjohnson.com/summers-almost… via @bydanjohnson
Dragonfly Is Back Home in Florida — Hang Glider Tug … Working Ranch "Tractor" bydanjohnson.com/dragonfly-is-b… via @bydanjohnson
Swedish LN-3 Seagull — Tandem-Seating LSA Seaplane …Plus, Breaking News about ICON Aircraft! bydanjohnson.com/swedish-ln-3-s… via @bydanjohnson
How Sling Pilot Academy Made Their Trainer Whisper. 🔹 They sought to treat their neighbors better by reducing airplane noise as their training fleet grows to 70 Sling LSA! Fresh story by new ByDanJohnson.com editor, Marc Cook, bydanjohnson.com/good-neighbor-… via @bydanjohnson
Do You Love LSA and Sport Pilot Kits? Calling for Writers in the Affordable Space bydanjohnson.com/do-you-love-ls… via @bydanjohnson
The flying season is about to burst open at Sun 'n Fun 2024 (their 50th anniversary celebration!). Scoda and US partner Super Petrel USA are all ready with their powerful and significantly upgraded XP model. bydanjohnson.com/super-petrel-x… via @bydanjohnson
Your Own P-51? (Only Modern?) — Remarkable SW-51 Moves into Production 🔶 You literally must see this in person to believe the level of authenticity exhibited in its exquisite detail. That SW-51 also flies brilliantly adds to its appeal. bydanjohnson.com/your-own-p-51-… via @bydanjohnson
How about a beautiful airplane you (probably) never saw before? This is Promecc Pegaso from Italy, which looks like it could be well positioned for Mosaic coming in 2Q25 with its handsome Italian styling. bydanjohnson.com/the-shape-of-t… via @bydanjohnson
Many find the long, lean lines of a motorglider to be exquisitely beautiful. Capabilities are equally impressive: a 32-to-1 glide — Flight of the Phoenix (Motorglider) bydanjohnson.com/flight-of-the-… via @bydanjohnson
STOL is short takeoff and landing and this particular aircraft pretty much defines the category in the light aircraft space. See a full-line update of models from Just Aircraft in this article and see three very popular videos. bydanjohnson.com/top-50-just-ai… via @bydanjohnson
Rotax Aircraft Engines Fly-In World Tour 2024 — Dates Announced for Global Series bydanjohnson.com/rotax-aircraft… via @bydanjohnson
In an interview Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas said, "There is a lot more to crypto than just buying Bitcoin. … What seems to happen is, you buy Bitcoin, then you want to buy Ethereum, and then you want to stake Ethereum. 🔶 Gee, that's not what I hear from people in bitcoin. Go Swan.
First appearing in the United States is TL's luxurious, Mosaic-ready Sparker aircraft. This article offers a flight review plus a fresh video. ▫️ Find all kinds of affordable aviation on ByDanJohnson.com (part of Flying Media). bydanjohnson.com/first-one-in-t… via @bydanjohnson
High prices got you down? TrueLite's affordable price might lift you up. Check out this well-received model now sporting longer wings and slotted flaps to better fit America's Part 103 ultralight category. ▫️ Discover more like this at… bydanjohnson.com/true-story-abo… via @bydanjohnson
Get ready! It's a new year with new flying machines to examine at the best airshows. Find affordable aircraft plus bigger, faster Mosaic LSA and much more. This article leads to a world of affordable aircraft. bydanjohnson.com/new-year-new-a… via @bydanjohnson