Sebring

I’ve been attending the annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo for the last few years. It’s held in Sebring, Fla., in late January, and features the latest and greatest found in the light sport aircraft (LSA) market from around the world. It’s a much smaller show than the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual extravaganza in Oshkosh, Wis., or even the Lakeland, Fla, Sun 'n Fun fly-in. That’s okay, because it’s also much more accessible. This year’s event was no different: It afforded attendees the opportunity to perform an up-close-and-personal check on the LSA industry’s pulse.

Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

Monday, February 27, 2012 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The 2012 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, despite fewer exhibitors, achieved record attendance and indicated a potential resurgence in the general aviation market with increased buyer interest.
The Expo highlighted the diverse and evolving Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) market, showcasing a wide variety of aircraft types and significant advancements, particularly in avionics.
The author noted a recurring issue with some pilots flying into the event being unprepared for published flight procedures, despite the overall positive experience.

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I’ve been attending the annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo for the last few years. It’s held in Sebring, Fla., in late January, and features the latest and greatest found in the light sport aircraft (LSA) market from around the world. It’s a much smaller show than the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual extravaganza in Oshkosh, Wis., or even the Lakeland, Fla, Sun ‘n Fun fly-in. That’s okay, because it’s also much more accessible. This year’s event was no different: It afforded attendees the opportunity to perform an up-close-and-personal check on the LSA industry’s pulse.