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Marc Cook talks with Neal Willford, Cessna Aircraft's project engineer on the 162 SkyCatcher. Neal was kind enough to share the inside scoop on the SkyCatcher's journey to market.

For an overview of the three top choices in the light sport segment, Marc Cook visits Rotax, Jabiru, and Continental on the grounds of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida.

Glasair Aviation has announced that positions for six "Two Weeks To Taxi" Sportsman 2+2 aircraft are available at more than 25% off the normal price on a first come, first served basis.

American Legend Aircraft Company announced limited availability of its celebrated Legend Cub at the reduced price of $99,895. The Legend Cub is a certified Light Sport Aircraft. It will be available at the reduced price in a ready-to-fly configuration in quantities limited to the next five order positions. The Legend Cub is an advanced aircraft based on the popular original Piper J-3 Cub. Cubs are recognized around the world and for good reason, not the…

Eggenfellner Aircraft has announced that it is offering 2-for-1 pricing on its 3.0L Subaru conversion engine package at this years Sun n Fun fly-in, in Lakeland, Florida (April 21 - 26). The offer is good only for this particular engine package and only at the show. The price of the engine is $29,995.

Double Glastar builder and hang glider innovator Chris Wills will have one of his early designs on display at the Santa Ana/John Wayne Airport in California through May 15. An example of the Wills Wing T2 will be hanging in the Thomas F. Riley terminal. According to the press information, Orange County: Birthplace of Modern Hang Gliding is the title of this exhibit featuring photography and video celebrating the graceful sport of hang gliding.

CubCrafters has announced that its most powerful aircraft yet, the Super Sport Cub, is now available. The SLSA-certified (factory-built, ready to fly) Cub is a higher-power version of the company's Sport Cub S2. The Super Sport uses a 180-hp, 340 cubic inch engine, which allows a 2100-fpm climb, the company says. The two-place taildragger can be outfitted with Tundra tires floats or skis for backcountry exploring.

Customers who purchase a CompAir 12 from April 15, 2009 through August 15, 2009 will receive a pre-paid Visa card worth up to $50,000 to use for fuel or whatever purpose one sees fit, the company says. Those who purchase a CompAir 9 or 11 will receive a card in the amount of $40,000.

Team Tango is offering a new price structure for its aircraft kits in honor of the Sun n Fun fly-in. To get builders flying sooner, the price of the two-place, 212-mph, 1400-mile range Tango quickbuild kit has been reduced from $29,750 to $24,750. The four-place, 230-mph, 1800-mile range Foxtrot quickbuild kit is priced at $40,750, which is discounted from its normal price of $45,995.

Aircraft Spruce Canada will host an official Grand Opening on Saturday June 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 150 Aviation Avenue on Brantford Municipal Airport. Fly in or drive in for discounts and product demonstrations. Aircraft Spruce will provide free hot dogs and beverages throughout the day to the attendees.