Sling Shot
Aviator MagazineA South African manufacturer of light sport aircraft is about to make a big splash in Australia. The Airplane Factory (TAF), which manufactures two-seat and four-seat models known as...
View ArticleA Sporting Chance
Aviator MagazineIn the first of a regular series covering international developments, it seems that recent criticism of the American light sport sector has created a backlash from recreational...
View ArticleRAZZLE DAZZLE: Talk of the Town LSAs
Aviator MagazineFrom microlights to gyrocopters, there are so many options out there for anyone buying their first plane, looking to upgrade, or simply looking to try something new and exciting. We’re...
View ArticleAround the World in 28 Days
Aviator MagazineThe world is a very big place, especially when you’re flying around it in a very small plane. But that didn’t stop inspirational Italian Roberto Bisa zooming from one end of the planet...
View ArticleGRAB YOUR FLOATIES: Ambidextrous Amphibians
Aviator MagazineWith so much rain in our neck of the woods/rainforest recently and seeing some dramatic new aircraft developments, we decided to take a look at all things waterborne this month. So,...
View ArticleBRM Aero Bristell Tail Dragger
Aviator MagazineIt’s been a long time coming, but the first BRM Aero Bristell Tail Dragger (TD) has finally arrived in Australia. It’s a wonderful little plane that has been hotly anticipated by many...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes: Fly Synthesis
Aviator MagazineThe most beautiful, agile and reliable ultralights fly out of the factories of Italian manufacturer Fly Synthesis. Over the past three decades they’ve forged a reputation for excellence...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes: Evektor
Aviator MagazineEvektor proudly claim to turn ideas into reality, and that’s exactly what they do, with a range of light aircraft that are like dreams come true. Let’s take a look at this incredible...
View ArticleThe Interview: Brett Anderson
Aviator MagazineIf you’re the proud owner of a beautiful Bristell aircraft, then you’d already know about Brett Anderson from Anderson Aviation. Brett is the sole distributor of Bristells in Australia,...
View ArticleFlight Files: Da Bushcat
Aviator MagazineIf there’s one country that’s as wild and rugged as Australia, it’s South Africa. With baking deserts, ferocious coasts and harsh mountain ranges, it’s no wonder that some truly tough...
View ArticleFlight Files: Tecnam P2008
Aviator MagazineThe Tecnam P2008 was introduced back in 2009, but it remains a highly advanced aircraft that provides a glimpse at the future of light sports aviation. Whilst other manufacturers have...
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