Rain set in early Friday morning in Hartford, shifting the focus from nearby AirportFest to the indoor exhibits and seminars at the Hartford Convention Center. Cirrus Aircraft got a lot of attention on the heals of their 5,000th delivery as well as Dave Klapmeier’s return to Cirrus as their new CEO. On the opposite end of the floor was brother Alan Klapmeier’s company, the Kestrel Aircraft Company with their roomy single-engine turboprop mockup. Terafugia’s roadable airplane was another big hit attracting crowds of people on the verge of realizing their dream of the flying car.
I’m at AOPA Summit 2011!
I’ll be at AOPA Summit 2011 all day Friday and Saturday (Sept. 23-24). Bookmark AviationChatter.com and follow me @patflannigan on Twitter for daily coverage, pictures and highlights from Hartford, CT.
A Cirrus Vision VLJ parked in the middle of downtown Hartford, CT? A sure sign that AOPA Summit is in town.
Putting the Sport in Light Sport Aircraft – A Review of the Arion Lightning LS-1
This airplane is a joy to fly and looks sharp on the rampThe light sport aircraft certificate was never meant to produce sturdy utility airplanes or all-purpose trainers. It was meant to make airplanes affordable and fun, and the Arion Lightning LS-1 embodies that spirit. This airplane is a joy to fly and looks sharp on the ramp.
The LSA From the Outback: A Review of the Jabiru J230
Nestled in the hills of Middle Tennessee lies the quiet town of Shelbyville, home to JabiruUSA, a growing powerhouse in the light sport aircraft category. I took a ride in the Jabiru J230, an LSA that feels like a jet, hauls like a truck and looks like a 152 — with winglets!
Flying Photos
