Waco Whacked! Sonex Saved!
“To make a small fortune in aviation, start with a large one!” It’s as hard as ever to stay in business in General Aviation (GA) with manufacturers struggling to make money or even break even. We take a look back at three of the big name brands that have faced tough times, run through some of the many casualties – and end with a couple of surprises.
In the News:
- Popham Microlight Trade Fair was a huge success
- Sonex Aircraft bounces back
- Drones get loadsamoney Govt support – but at what cost to GA
- DeltaHawk update: Jet A burning new engine is causing a stir
In What Caught My Eye:
- Dave is shocked by Robinson Helicopter’s electric plans
- Ian goes road-spotting: a new sport finding long gone and much missed airfields
- Ed has a mad twin! Blimey, can we cope?
Plus:
- SkyDemon tip of the week
- Simon Keeling;’s Weekend Weather forecast
- FLYER Club news
- Flying events coming up
Links:
FLYER #FLY2026 Challenge: https://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=139024
FLYER Club membership: https://flyer.co.uk/membership/
