RFSC News

Super Petrel 4th Annual Trifecta!

Ormond Beach, Fl.

Under Promise and Over Deliver.  It is refreshing in this day and age to see an aircraft manufacturer very quietly introduce a new product.  No major fanfare or huge display at Oshkosh.

Yet, the Super Petrel XP is a major player in the amphibian market.  They sent us this link to their annual training day – held in Ormond Beach Florida.  If you are in the amphib market, we encourage you to stop by the Super Petrel USA website, or even go visit them in sunny Florida!

DAY ONE – ROTAX FLY IN – WELS, AUSTRIA

240823 – Wels, Austria

We are blessed to be at Rotax’s 3rd Annual FlyIn!  Here are some quick pics from Day 1!  Stay tuned for more!

2024 KITFOX FLY-IN

Advanced Powerplant Solutions, LLC Acquires Leading Edge Air Foils

May 1, 2024

Advanced Powerplant Solutions, LLC Acquires Leading Edge Air Foils; Named New ROTAX independent Service Centre for Central USA

Delavan, WI — Advanced Powerplant Solutions, LLC (APS), under the new ownership of Jeremy and Daniela Knoll of AeroSport fame, is proud to announce its acquisition of Leading Edge Air Foils, LLC (LEAF). Effective immediately, APS will serve as the ROTAX independent Service Centre for the Central United States, continuing and expanding the esteemed services previously offered by LEAF.

Located at the scenic Lake Lawn Airport (C59) in Delavan, Wisconsin, opposite the beautiful Lake Lawn Resort, APS is strategically positioned to support the Rotax powered aircraft community with unmatched expertise and enthusiasm. The acquisition by Jeremy and Daniela Knoll, who have been key players in the light sport industry through AeroSport since 2012, marks a significant step in their commitment to enhancing aircraft sales, maintenance, and flight training.

Under the leadership of CEO Jeremy Knoll, COO Daniela Knoll, and newly appointed Technical Director Brett Lawton, APS is dedicated to maintaining the legacy of LEAF while integrating innovative solutions and expanded service offerings. Customers can look forward to a comprehensive range of ROTAX engines, parts, technical support, repair, and maintenance services.

Furthermore, APS plans to launch ROTAX technician training courses, providing invaluable educational opportunities to industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.

“We are excited to build on the foundation that LEAF established and propel the business into a new era with Advanced Powerplant Solutions,” said Jeremy Knoll. “Our goal is to be the central hub for ROTAX services in the USA, ensuring reliability, expertise, and the highest standards of customer service.”

For more information about Advanced Powerplant Solutions and its services, please contact:

Advanced Powerplant Solutions

(800) 532-3462

info@advancepowerplant.com

www.advancedpowerplant.com

About APS

Advanced Powerplant Solutions, LLC (APS), located in Delavan, Wisconsin, is the Central USA ROTAX independent Service Centre. Owned by light sport industry veterans Jeremy and Daniela Knoll of AeroSport, APS specializes in ROTAX engines, parts, technical support, and maintenance. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, APS aims to provide top-tier maintenance solutions and training for ROTAX powered aircraft enthusiasts.

Contact: Name: Jeremy Knoll/Daniela Knoll Title: CEO/COO Phone: (800) 532-3462 Email: info@advancedpowerplant.com Website: www.advancedpowerplant.com

Advanced Powerplant Solutions

Lake Lawn Airport (C59)

2375 Geneva Street

Delavan, WI 53115

Breaking News from Super Petrel USA!

Ormand Beach, FL

Thursday, March 14th, 2024, the first two Super Petrel XP aircraft in the U.S. receive Airworthiness Certification from the FAA. The Airworthiness Certificates for these brand-new Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) marks a major milestone for the teams at Scoda Aeronautica in Brazil and Super Petrel USA in Ormond Beach.

This completes the long journey of these aircraft that arrived at the Super Petrel USA Ormond Beach facility on Thursday March 7th, 2024. They arrived in a single shipping container with two complete aircraft inside. Once safely unloaded, the ready to re-assemble aircraft were placed in the hangar where final assembly was completed.

The teams have worked tirelessly since 2017 to perfect the new XP design and have delivered these production aircraft that are now ready to fly !

With the Rotax 915iS fuel injected turbo-charged engine producing 141 hp combined with the new composite 5 blade e-prop propeller system, the performance and design of the all-new LSA from Super Petrel is simply extraordinary.

BRAZIL WELCOMES YOU!

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Midwest LSA Expo – Day Two Review

Mt. Vernon, IL

The second day of the show was very busy, a little windy and the sun came out…  So just perfect day!  Friday seems to have the most visitors and the therefore the amount of test flights.
Here are a few photos and thoughts from the day…

Yesterday we got a sneak peak at the 600 getting ready for a test flight, here is it’s brother the SkyLeader 400.  I know we must have said this a hundred times – but where else can a person go to test fly so many models and brands.  Midwest LSA Expo is the best place.

This lovely Gyro Plane was sitting just to the left of the main entrance.  It is the Kallithea (in Greek, it means the best view).  To find out more about this beautiful aircraft, you can reach out to the official distributors in the US, LA GyroPlane.

Hiding away at the far enf of the expo was the AeroTrek A240.  I am sure it was there to get easy access to the flightline!  For more info reach out to AeroTrek.aero.  Powered by the Rotax® 912 ULS.

What else can be said about the Rans S21 Outbound?  It had the most test flights on the first day and is powered by the amazing Rotax® 915iS Turbo! Here is their website. We were lucky to get a quick interview with Mark “The Pilot” …

We could not walk past this very bold Magni M24 Orion without taking a photo.  Last year Greg gave us a very detailed and informative video session on the brand and gyro planes in general.  He truly is the master.  Here is that video…

There is nothing like a Dan Johnson presentation.  Add the word MOSAIC to it and you have a very full room.  MOSAIC is really important to pilots and OEM.  Please (we can’t stress this enough) visit Dan’s very detailed page and get involved!

Midwest LSA Expo – Day One Review

Mt. Vernon, IL

I am sure someone out there is winding the clock a little faster, because time seems to be flying by.
Here we are at the end of the first day of this year’s Midwest LSA Expo and what a day it was.  Good friends, nice music and amazing Rotax® powered aircraft.

Here are a few photos and thoughts…

It was good to see Mike and the crew from Certus Aviation. They had their beautiful Rotax 912ULS powered SportCruiser. Certus is based out of Burlington, WI. They are a current Rotax Repair Centre, so reach out to them if you need a hand. (Stay tuned for a video)
Just in front of the main entrance, we found this American Ranger from Silverlight Aviation. Also powered by the iconic Rotax 912 ULS.
Just about to go for a test flight was this very sleek SkyLeader 600.  It is an all metal aircraft and the boast that they have the largest cockpit in the LSA Market.  They offer this model with a wide range of Rotax® power.
Bearing in mind that the purpose of this show is to give new buyers a chance to fly and in some cases go home with a new aircraft, the folks at Leading Edge Airfoils the Rotax iService and Training Centre for the region felt it important enough to have their Director of Operations (Yeah, he is a pretty amazing tech guy too!) to be on hand for all those Rotax engine questions. Be sure to stop and say hi!
It was not just about the aircraft though, the presenters for the day offered a lot of information and guidance. First out of the gate was Paul Mather he is a DAR and owner of M-Squared Aircraft.  He went into great detail on how to get your aircraft registered and certified.  Providing some good tips and resources to navigate your way through some of the more intricate steps needed to accomplish the task of being legal. Now definitely the most entertaining and passionate presentation of the day went to Steven Bateman.  He is the director of the AOPA Flying Clubs Initiative and amongst many other things a CFI as well.  Their main goal is to get people flying, and keep them active (and get you back flying if you have taken a break from your dreams for a bit!) Please if you were not able to attend this presentation, reach out to Steven.  They do a fantastic job.
As per usual at the end of the first day, there is a free diner (great food and drinks), prize giveaways and a 50/50 draw.  Here Brett Lawton (LEAF Director) receives an award from Chris Collins (Mount Vernon Airport Manager and Expo host) for LEAF’s 15 year commitment to the Midwest LSA Expo! A special thanks to Chris and his amazing team of volunteers. The expo you guys put on is amazing.

2023 Midwest LSA Expo

_{Mt. Vernon, Illinois}

I can’t believe another year has gone by so quickly.  It seems like yesterday we got the opportunity to visit one of the best kept secrets, but arguably one the most important aviation events for actual aircraft buyers. If you are seriously in the market to buy a light sport aircraft and you want to test fly your dream ride, this is the place you want to be.

For the past 15 years, the folks at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport have done an amazing of hosting the Midwest LSA Expo. The expo takes place over 3 days from September 7th thru 9th, and is unlike most other airshows/fly-ins. There are no huge crowds and no long line ups to speak to the aircraft distributors.

Top that all off with some very informative presentations by the likes of Dan Johnson, Paul Mather, AOPA and FAAST.  There will be something for everyone.
Click here for a list of presentations.

We can’t wait to catch up with some old friends.  See you there!

Rotax® Fly-in Canada!

_{Vernon, BC, Canada}

Rotech Motor, the distributor for Canada, would like to invite you to their Rotax® Fly-in on September 9th and 10th, in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada.

You can look forward to awesome Canadian hospitality, beautiful weather this time of year, and an detailed intro to the new XPS Oil!

Rotech Motor is also responsible for all the sales and support of Certified Rotax® engines in the Americas. We would highly recommend taking the time to attend.
Click here for Event Details and Sign up