Dozens of C162 LSA's -- Once The Hope of Cessna (and Much of Sport Aviation) -- Ripped, Shredded, Destroyed

Back here at ANN HQ, the staff is scratching its head over pictures that were publicized late Wednesday (first, via numerous 'shares' on Facebook), showing dozens of warehoused Skycatchers and their recent fate... being ripped up and crushed, with engines still apparently attached, by heavy equipment. It looked brutal... There were reportedly between 60 and 70 airframes being stored after Cessna/Textron made the move to withdraw the aircraft from production and sales. At its height, in the decade since its unveiling, the aircraft was a market leader with some 1200 aircraft reportedly on the books... but after a turbulent development program and what appeared to be

Special Light Sport Aircraft Need Manufacturer Approval For The Installation Of ADS-B Out Equipment

Last week EAA reminded us that as the ADS-B mandate draws one year closer, EAA’s advocacy staff continues its work to ensure important segments of the general aviation community are not left behind. Here’s a little background information about why EAA is concerned about this and is helping to resolve certain issues.