9-Series Engines Power Most LSAs On Market Today

Rotax aircraft engine expert Dean Vogel, of Aero Technical Institute (ATI) will make a presentation at the Light Sport forums from 1100 to 1200 on Tuesday, April 8 at the 2008 Lakeland air show, in tent #11.

The forum tents are located inside the main entrance gate to the left, or west (the LSA Mall is on the right or east) with one tent devoted solely to topics relevant to light sport aircraft.

ATI is affiliated with Lockwood Aviation Supply, the number one Rotax service center in North America. That proximity gives Vogel a unique insight into the best ways to maintain and operate your Rotax 9 series aircraft engine. His talk, titled "Rotax 912 Introduction to Service and Maintenance," will bring new understanding to the current FAA requirements for performing maintenance on Rotax-powered S-LSA.

"Dean's talk is the perfect introduction for A&P mechanics being asked to perform maintenance on the enlarging U.S. fleet of Light-Sport Aircraft," clarifies fellow Rotax expert Phil Lockwood, President of Lockwood Aviation Supply.

After hearing Vogel's presentation, those who wish to go forward with complete engine training can contact ATI regarding classes to increase their ability to service Rotax engines. A set of sixteen-hour courses is offered by ATI at the Sebring Airport. Contact ATI at 863-655-7373 for more information on the upcoming A&P courses.

The 9-series engines from Rotax power an overwhelming majority of Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA). Since 1982, Rotax has delivered more than 125,000 aircraft engines and annually produces more than 200,000 powerplants for a variety of vehicles, 70% of which are four stroke engines.

FMI: www.aerotechnicalinstitute.com, www.rotax-aircraft-engines.com