An LSA That Is Truly Fantastico...

Just when you think you have a handle on the many light sport aircraft that are available, something really new and different pops up. While at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2016, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, finds a new airplane that’s being introduced. To use the term that it is a scale model seems odd to apply to a full-scale airplane, but this light sport airplane is actually a look-alike to the Embraer Tucano light attack military airplane. It’s called the Tucano LSA.

Tom talked with Franco Rummolino, the owner of Flying Legend Italy. Rummolino says the airplane was originally designed to be heavier and have a more powerful engine than would be typical for a light sport aircraft, but this has been changed for the LSA version. The flying characteristics are defined as responsive and maneuverable.

It’s explained that the intent of the airplane is self-evident… It allows a sport pilot to fly a military style airplane. As an LSA, the airplane is equipped with a choice of the various 900 series Rotax engines. A 900 foot per minute climb is claimed, with a cruise of 120 knots.

The video goes on to discuss the implementation of the aircraft into the United States, how it will be marketed, and where the company is located. We also hope you’ll give Tom Patton credit for performing this interview through a translator; he said it was fun and different.

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