Most ultralight aircraft (officially: “ultralight vehicles”) are rather simple constructions. They must be to stay within the tight constraints of a 254-pound maximum empty weight.* That’s not a negative comment about them.
July 28, 2020

In the last couple months as we’ve all been struggling under the lockdowns happening across the country (and around the world), some of our best-read articles have been about going fast using the most powerful engines.
May 31, 2020

Had not both shows been cancelled or postponed, I would be gearing up for Sun ‘n Fun and Aero Friedrichshafen.
March 26, 2020

Sustained interest in Cub-types has long amazed many of us. About the only airplane that routinely seems to inspire even more passion may be the North American P-51 Mustang.
October 2, 2019

What’s new at Sun ‘n Fun 2019? Again, as I’ve observed for previous airshows, it appears impossible for all exhibitors to be ready by gates-open tomorrow, Tuesday April 2nd, 2019.
April 1, 2019

After Aero 2016, we enthusiastically reported on the Zlin Shock Outback (as it is known to Americans; Shock Cub to other countries).
July 1, 2018

Two years ago at my favorite European airshow, Aero Friedrichshafen, Bill Canino of Sportair USA urged me to go look at a cool Part 103 project.
April 30, 2018

If you live in France or are traveling to the country (soon!), you might want to join the party… the DUC Propellers party, that is.
June 18, 2017

Here’s an airplane almost certain to grab your attention. It has huge power (180 horse Titan X340); a “hyper”STOL wing; double Fowler flaps; tremendous shock absorption, including on the tailwheel; and enormous tires.
March 1, 2017

Once upon a time, the producer of a yellow LSA taildragger installed the industry’s most powerful engine resulting in a performance leader.
February 27, 2017

This video continues from our full-length video pilot report on the TL Ultralights TL-3000 Sirius.
August 19, 2016

Cub-S, as it is known in 2014, is a very powerful Cub-like airplane.
August 19, 2016

At Aero 2013 in Germany, we ran into American Bill Canino owner of Sportair USA, the U.S.
August 19, 2016

Another in our series of full-length video pilot reports focuses on the TL Ultralights TL-3000 Sirius, represented in America by Sportair USA.
August 19, 2016

Bill Canino has imported the TL Ultralights line of Light-Sport Aircraft for many years.
August 19, 2016

In early 2013 Tecnam acquired the design rights and tooling to produce Snap, the first aircraft in the LSA space aimed specifically at aerobatic flying.
August 19, 2016

We spoke with SportairUSA founder, Bill Canino, who represents a broad and varied line of Light-Sport Aircraft… all of which just happen to begin with the letter “S.” We wanted to inform you about all these quality airplanes but we also wanted to ask Bill about all SportUSA’s activities including their Arkansas FBO and a flock of interesting accessories items, some of which are available for other brands.
August 19, 2016

Video viewers like collections of LSA where we look at several different models and review their differences.
August 19, 2016

You may know the Zlin Savage, now distributed in America by SportairUSA (the same folks that bring you the Sting, Sirius, and other cool light airplane gear).
August 19, 2016

From the one company with both low and high wing all-composite Light-Sport Aircraft comes the new high wing Sirius from American importer SportairUSA.
August 19, 2016

At the Midwest LSA Expo 2010, we started something new using multiple aircraft and offering their differences and similarities.
August 19, 2016

In its next generation model, the Sting S3 brings new sophistication to a Light-Sport Aircraft that was already one of the sleekest and best equipped models available.
August 19, 2016

When this website went live a few months before the Sport Pilot & Light-Sport Aircraft rule was announced at Oshkosh 2004, it began life as an archive of several hundred pilot reports I had written for a number of print magazines in aviation.
September 18, 2015

Thanks to powerful Cubalike airplanes — those vintage yellow taildraggers types with huge engines up front to make them perform more energetically — 2014 saw increased attention to the Savage Cub S.
November 27, 2014

The sixth annual Midwest LSA Expo just concluded. These LSA-only events offer a more intimate setting where you can speak at length with an aircraft or other product representative.
September 10, 2014

It was cool but abundant sunshine provided good conditions for an excellent event at the tenth Sebring.
January 21, 2014

The go-up-faster competition in Light-Sport aviation just got more boisterous. SportairUSA loves their S-planes and they just announced a new one: Cub-S.
July 18, 2013

Snap! Crackle! Pop! It’s not just for breakfast anymore. Among the vast array of light aircraft I am only aware of a few other single seat models … Here’s a U.S.
July 10, 2013

We were busy at Aero Friedrichshafen 2013, knocking out more than 30 videos for your viewing information and entertainment.
May 8, 2013

Sportair USA thinks the American Cub replicas — those from CubCrafters or American Legend — are rather expensive.
August 21, 2011

Plenty of folks think LSA are mainly carbon fiber speedsters with autopilots and huge computer screen instrumentation.
July 1, 2011

It’s a great thing when a plan comes together. Consider an extension of the LSA Tour that debuted after Sebring 2011.
March 15, 2011

Every now and then the marketing geniuses in Light-Sport aviation have an exceptionally good idea.
February 19, 2011

If you want to have a rocking good time without ever leaving your seat, check out this video clip of an upcoming film titled, “No Second Chances.” Billed as “an Alaskan bush adventure on steroids” if this teaser is any indication, ho shee mama, this ought to be some flick!    *** The bigger news, as Dan Johnson covered earlier with some interesting historical perspective, is the announcement by SportairUSA of the Bush iCub.
June 24, 2010

SportairUSA, run by proprietor Bill Canino, has long been an innovator in the LSA business.
June 22, 2010

Not a company to rest on their laurels, TL Ultralight — represented in America since the beginning of LSA by Sportair USA — debuted their Sting S4 at the German Aero show in April.
May 2, 2010

Most folks following the Light-Sport Aircraft development know the Sting, refreshed for the U.S.
September 28, 2009

Given how she flies, I really don’t know why the Zlin developers settled on the name Savage.
January 7, 2009

Triplet LSA Cubs entering the market show the popularity of this venerable design.
January 6, 2009

Recently I visited Cirrus Design. I saw progress on the Cirrus Vision jet and the new Garmin Perspective panel for the SR22.
October 31, 2008

You might say it’s Sirius when TL-3000 takes to the air for the first time.
June 26, 2008

Sun ‘n Fun 2008 is history, but planning is already underway for the 2009 event.
April 20, 2008

Lots of folks are wondering about, or complaining about, the seemingly high prices of Light-Sport Aircraft.
March 15, 2008

SEBRING 2008 UPDATE — Through the first three years of LSA sales StingSport from TL Ultralights has earned the #7 rank equaling an estimated 5% of the U.S.
January 16, 2008

The customer is king…even before becoming a customer. StingSport seller SportairUSA has launched an online survey to find out what you think.
October 25, 2007

Most pilots know AOPA, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, has been fighting the user fee battle…and they’ve been doing well resisting the might of the U.S.
October 14, 2007

Within 24 hours of getting home from Sun ‘n Fun, several industry leaders including Evektor America’s Jeff Conrad, Flight Design USA’s Tom Peghiny, Jabiru USA’s Ed Ricks, and BRS parachute’s Gregg Ellsworth packed up and headed off to California.
September 17, 2007

You can hardly doubt the headline. A cruise through our SLSA List will show almost a quarter of all (12 of 50) designs that have won certification are from the Czech Republic.
September 17, 2007

At Oshkosh I took the chance to speak with several general aviation leaders — CEOs of top general aviation companies and presidents of leading membership organizations.
September 17, 2007

With events like Sebring and Sun ‘n Fun, AirVenture Oshkosh is a grand venue to introduce something new…or something coming soon.
July 11, 2007

Talk about your transatlantic jet set…a number of exhibitors attended the first few days of Sun ‘n Fun and then blasted off for the south of Germany, to Aero — an every-other-year airshow that has become a focus for light-sport airplanes.
April 24, 2007

At the second EAA Sport Pilot Tour SportAir USA and their local rep, Wicks Aircraft, brough a pair of their sharp Sting aircraft.
April 24, 2007