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November 07, 2014

Aero-TV: Introducing The Merlin -- Glasair Goes LSA

A Sport Aviation Powerhouse Takes The LSA Plunge

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell took the opportunity to talk with Scott Taylor, the Vice President of Glasair Aviation. Their conversation was about the new Glasair Merlin LSA. Taylor reminds us that Glasair Aviation has been around for about 30 years producing their unique combination composite and aluminum aircraft. He said a common question is whether or not their airplane is sport pilot eligible. The answer has been no until the Glasair Merlin. Taylor said when it comes to performance for an LSA, the regulations tell you what you have to do. So their approach

The Sport Pilot Regulations Allowed 2-Place Exempted Ultralight Trainers To Be Converted To E-LSA Certification, But How Do You Know That’s Been Done?

This story is a little unusual because we heard about it from an A&P mechanic who is friend of ANN. An acquaintance of the mechanic was interested in purchasing an E-LSA, ultralight style, 2-place airplane that he found on a popular buy and sell website. It’s a good thing he asked for advice.