Five Companies Display Airplanes At Four Airports

Five LSA manufacturers are planning bring their aircraft to four cities in the Southeast this week, with stops in Savannah, Williamston, and Atlanta GA, as well as Greenville, SC.

Greenville Downtown Airport

The LSA Tour will land in Greenville on Thursday, April 7th, and aircraft will be on display with demonstration rides available from 11:00 am until Sunset behind the Runway Cafe on the South Ramp of the Greenville Downtown Airport. stated .
 
Alex Park, General Manager of Mint Air, an LSA flight school located at the Greenville Downtown Airport, said a free educational presentation will be given at 1830. "It will explain what is Light Sport Aviation (LSA), who qualifies to become a Sport Pilot and will provide specific information about the LSA's on Tour," Park said.
 
"Everything a sport pilot student learns, along with their recreational flying time, can be counted towards getting a private pilot license," according to Park.  "Sport pilot is the new and exciting way to get involved in flying with less time and expense. The LSA tour is designed to help introduce people to the sport pilot revolution,"  Park said. "It's easy, affordable, safe and fun; and obtaining a sport pilot license can cut the cost and training in half for basic recreational flying," Park added.

Flight Design CTLS File Photo

"Now many people who have dreamed of learning to fly, or have wanted to get back into aviation at an affordable level, can,"  according to Park. "Flight instructors will be available to answer questions," Park said.
 
Flight Design, CubCrafters, SportAir USA, Legend Cub, Remos, Jabiru and Rans Aircraft will be displayed.
 
LSA Southeast Tour schedule:

• Wed., April 6th -  Savannah, GA  - MidCoast Regional Airport - LHW
• Thurs., April 7th - Greenville, SC - Greenville Downtown Airport - GMU, South Ramp, behind the Runway Cafe, located at 21 Airport Road Extension
• Fri April 8th - morning Williamston, GA   - Peach State Aerodrome - GA2, behind Barnstormer's Grill
• Fri April 8th - afternoon Atlanta  - Peachtree Dekalb Airport - PDK, 1954 Airport Rd
• Sat April 9th - all day Atlanta  - Peachtree Dekald Airport - PDK, 1954 Airport Rd

FMI: www.flymintair.com