Dan Johnson

News and Video covering the world of AFFORDABLE AVIATION — Light-Sport Aircraft, Kit-Built Aircraft and Ultralight Aircraft:

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Taking Composites "Out Back" — TL Sport Aircraft's Sirius Backcountry and SE Models https://t.co/V0Hf38EQ7h via @bydanjohnson

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If It Flies Like a Duck and Floats Like a Duck, Maybe It IS a Duck https://t.co/Q5wHG5HJm0 via @bydanjohnson

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Chipper Returns to Production by SkyKicker Aviation — Pilots enjoyed but never got to buy Belite's Chipper after a fire dealt the factory a devastating blow. SkyKicker is bringing it back to life! https://t.co/GzILQTMDfy via @bydanjohnson

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Summer's Almost Here! State-of-the-Sector Report for LSA Seaplanes — Learn details of the leading brands; who is succeeding, who's in trouble. https://t.co/b3Ceubusx7 via @bydanjohnson

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Dragonfly Is Back Home in Florida — Hang Glider Tug … Working Ranch "Tractor" https://t.co/bUa7KRPOKo via @bydanjohnson

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Swedish LN-3 Seagull — Tandem-Seating LSA Seaplane …Plus, Breaking News about ICON Aircraft! https://t.co/OmQwJ1bp4P via @bydanjohnson

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How Sling Pilot Academy Made Their Trainer Whisper. 🔹 They sought to treat their neighbors better by reducing airplane noise as their training fleet grows to 70 Sling LSA! Fresh story by new https://t.co/2qhTAZ5Lcq editor, Marc Cook, https://t.co/SPs490to9J via @bydanjohnson

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Do You Love LSA and Sport Pilot Kits? Calling for Writers in the Affordable Space https://t.co/FCvUiICLXY via @bydanjohnson

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@CoinCorner @halfin Thank you for posting this. Fascinating!

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The flying season is about to burst open at Sun 'n Fun 2024 (their 50th anniversary celebration!). Scoda and US partner Super Petrel USA are all ready with their powerful and significantly upgraded XP model. https://t.co/rbATET0fWh via @bydanjohnson

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Your Own P-51? (Only Modern?) — Remarkable SW-51 Moves into Production 🔶 You literally must see this in person to believe the level of authenticity exhibited in its exquisite detail. That SW-51 also flies brilliantly adds to its appeal. https://t.co/a3Al1hxIC1 via @bydanjohnson

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How about a beautiful airplane you (probably) never saw before? This is Promecc Pegaso from Italy, which looks like it could be well positioned for Mosaic coming in 2Q25 with its handsome Italian styling. https://t.co/ICUhjSu6XV via @bydanjohnson

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In preparation for Mosaic LSA to come in early 2025, companies are upgrading current LSA models. Icon Aircraft engineered a 60-pound weight increase that boosts A5's useful load… for earlier models, also. https://t.co/HVmCxsDWXH via @bydanjohnson

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Many find the long, lean lines of a motorglider to be exquisitely beautiful. Capabilities are equally impressive: a 32-to-1 glide —
Flight of the Phoenix (Motorglider)

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@julieinthesky @FlyingMagazine More than a little surprised to hear this, but find it important to wish you the very best and to say it was a great pleasure working with you over the last year.

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STOL is short takeoff and landing and this particular aircraft pretty much defines the category in the light aircraft space. See a full-line update of models from Just Aircraft in this article and see three very popular videos. https://t.co/HT03XwE1vl via @bydanjohnson

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Rotax Aircraft Engines Fly-In World Tour 2024 — Dates Announced for Global Series https://t.co/d3ep62NDg8 via @bydanjohnson

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In an interview Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas said, "There is a lot more to crypto than just buying Bitcoin. … What seems to happen is, you buy Bitcoin, then you want to buy Ethereum, and then you want to stake Ethereum. 🔶 Gee, that's not what I hear from people in bitcoin. Go Swan.

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First appearing in the United States is TL's luxurious, Mosaic-ready Sparker aircraft. This article offers a flight review plus a fresh video. ▫️ Find all kinds of affordable aviation on https://t.co/2qhTAZ5Lcq (part of Flying Media).
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Keeping Aircraft Affordable, Blue Collar Aviation Has a Flying Machine for Everyman — New article has fixed wing & weight-shift aircraft and is full of information and images you may enjoy. See how affordable recreational flying can be. https://t.co/fUUFMqOQtD via @bydanjohnson