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August 19, 2019

The Airplane Factory USA Accepts 1st ANN SportPlane Torture Test Challenge

Sidestepping the Hype and Baloney Inherent In SO Much Aviation Communication, TAF Is Going To Let Us REALLY Evaluate the Sling TSi

It’s not lost on many that it has become more and more difficult to evaluate the true capabilities and attributes of today’s aircraft. In an industry that is accompanied by more hyperbole than can be carried by a C-5A, it is incredibly difficult to separate reality from pipedream. But then again… REAL numbers don’t lie. REAL measurements don’t lie. REAL video is compelling when accompanied by hard, CRITICAL analysis of real data… and may allow today’s potential aircraft buyer to determine what an aircraft can really do… and what it might really do for them. W

The Preeminent Regional Sport Aviation Event Gears Up For 2019

No one has to tell you that the aviation business is a fascinating road to follow… especially if you're one of the visionaries that is attempting to bring aviators together to showcase the best the industry has to offer at one of the few venues that focuses on the most affordable, if not the most rewarding, aspects of civil aviation. All about 'experiencing the fun side of flying', the 2019 DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase (DSAS) is poised for great things this fall, November 14-16, 2019. DSAS is THE annual, three-day event that has put

Less Than 250 Grams Appears To (Potentially) Be The Magic Number...

The rumor mill is ripe with the possibility that DJI may soon be unveiling a ‘Mini-Me’ version of the popular Mavic. While many hoped to hear the announcement in the same session that revealed the latest variation of the DJI Osmo 3 (which we want... bad), DJI remains mum for the moment. But, hopefully, not too long... Video has surfaced though, as well as a spec sheet, and the details that seem consistent as having this foldable offering coming in at under 250 grams with all the right goodies (4k cams and the like). This makes the bird even smaller than the Spark and may signal a whole new product generation.