From 2012 (YouTube Version): New Competition For Rotax... The Viking Gold Line Appears Ready For PrimeTime
One of the banes of existence in the certified airplane game is the fact that we haven't seen much in the way of change among Powerplants in quite a while. Even in the LSA community, most of the airframes are committed to one variant of Rotax or another -- with few deviations from that 'norm.' BUT... there's a new sheriff in town and it's ready to make a stand. While perusing the many enticing wares at the 2012 Sebring LSA flight fest, we had the chance to see the latest offering from Viking Aircraft Engines. e is $12,995.