Pilots, Aircraft Manufacturers Connect as Midwest LSA Expo Opens

The first day highlights include strong aircraft turnout and lots of demo flying.

Dan Johnson

Friday, September 08, 2023 at 03:39 PM ET

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Bristell representative Piston Aviation reports running an active flight school operation. [Credit: Dan Johnson]

Key Takeaways:

The Midwest LSA Expo demonstrates consistent success and strong vendor commitment, celebrating its 15th event with high participation and multiple aircraft displays from manufacturers.
Vendors like AeroTrek, Texas Aircraft, Bristell, Vashon, TL Sport Aircraft, Zenith, and Magni Gyro return annually, highlighting the expo's effectiveness in connecting with serious customers and facilitating easy demo flights.
The upcoming FAA MOSAIC regulation is a significant topic, with several manufacturers already positioning their product lines to align with the anticipated changes, including larger or more capable aircraft.
The expo's popularity is fueled by its accessibility, offering free entry, free parking, and the ease of scheduling demo flights for attendees.

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Editor’s note: This article appeared on Plane & Pilot.

One sure way to know if a show works is to observe vendor participation over a number of years. As this is my 14th year attending the Midwest LSA Expo, I can tell you that 2023 represents a strong turnout. Companies come back year after year because it works to connect them with interested customers. Both sides end up smiling.