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May 06, 2020

Airborne-Flight Training 05.06.20: NextGen Trainers, Regs Eased, Sportys Flt Review

Also: Embry Riddle Student Fund, T-38 Instructor Faulted, UAS Collegiate Training, Fort Rucker Resumes
 
One of the more interesting results of the light-sport aircraft revolution has been the recent adaptation of a number of LSA-based airframes among conventional flight schools. Mostly powered by Rotax 912 series engines, and often operated on MoGas, the majority of these aircraft feature next-gen glass panels and extremely cost-effective operating outlays. Aircraft seeing extensive early adoption include the Bristell Classic, the Pipistrel Alpha, Flight Design’s CT series, SportCruiser, Tecnam 2000 series, Van’s RV-12, Kitfox SLSA, and others... with recent additions like the Texas Aircraft Colt and Vashon Ranger also starting to draw attenti



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