With the demise of the once well-regarded fly-ins at Sebring and DeLand, many sport aviation fans and companies have abhorred the vacuum that has been created in their absence. While Sun ‘n Fun and Oshkosh provide a lot of opportunities to see the best and brightest from among the sport aviation industry’s finest offerings, those immense shows provide less opportunity for close inspection, demo flights, and special attention for that unique and valuable segment of the aviation world.
AFWERX Contractor Sets its Sights on LSA Helo Market with Fly-By-Wire Entrant
Californian defense contractor Advanced Tactics, Inc. has signed an agreement with Rotor X Aircraft Manufacturing Company (heir to RotorWay Helicopter Company) for the design, modification, and production of a new and improved version of their A600 Turbo kit helicopter. Their decision to diversify away from the world of government contracting lies in their hopes of a tidal shift for light sport aircraft, particularly upcoming changes that could broaden the utility envelope and marketability of the homebuilt light helicopter.
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