Dan Johnson told me, “The first light-sport airplane arrived in the U.S. in April 2005. The first two FAA-accepted special light-sport aircraft were announced…almost exactly 15 years ago.” Johnson reviews recreational aircraft and posts those reports on his site, bydanjohnson.com. A flight school needs to use an S-LSA in order to operate a light-sport aircraft in commercial operations—and that’s one of the target markets for Texas Aircraft Manufacturing’s new Rotax-powered Colt S and SL models.
Can Texas Aircraft’s Colt Become a Real 21st-Century Trainer?
Key Takeaways:
- The Texas Aircraft Colt is a new, modern light-sport aircraft (LSA) designed and manufactured in the U.S. to be a robust and cost-effective training platform for flight schools, aiming to replace older aircraft like the Cessna 150.
- It features a Dynon SkyView HDX glass cockpit and offers a significantly lower retail price compared to current certified training aircraft, alongside lower expected maintenance costs due to its design and fuel compatibility.
- The Colt prioritizes durability and safety for demanding flight training, utilizing an all-aluminum airframe with solid rivets, a chromoly survival cage, strong landing gear, and exceeding ASTM standards for LSA construction.
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