Roger Helton, Author at Super Petrel USA | Light Sport Aircraft | Ormond Beach FL Pure Fun Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.14 https://superpetrelusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/XP-PLUS-Favicon-150x150.jpg Roger Helton, Author at Super Petrel USA | Light Sport Aircraft | Ormond Beach FL 32 32 Super Petrel USA 6th Annual Tri-Fecta Maintenance Training Event November 4, 2026 https://superpetrelusa.com/super-petrel-usa-6th-annual-tri-fecta-maintenance-training-event-november-4-2026/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:13:33 +0000 https://superpetrelusa.com/?p=5529 This is the event that all the owners and mechanics wait for every year. Super Petrel USA (SPUSA) is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Tri-Fecta Maintenance Training Event November 4, 2026, at our facility at Ormond Beach Airport (KOMN). SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER TODAY!! HERE IS THE LINK https://superpetrelusa.com/2026-tri-fecta-event-registration/ This hands-on training event… Read More »Super Petrel USA 6th Annual Tri-Fecta Maintenance Training Event November 4, 2026

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]]> Super Petrel XP Now Available With Rotax 916iS https://superpetrelusa.com/super-petrel-xp-now-available-with-rotax-916is/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:27:13 +0000 https://superpetrelusa.com/?p=4838 In November of 2022 Super Petrel released its newest offering, the Super Petrel XP powered by the 141 hp Rotax 915iS and the combo was an instant success, selling out a year’s worth of production in a matter of weeks. The combination of the new design and the turbocharged Rotax was a perfect match that… Read More »Super Petrel XP Now Available With Rotax 916iS

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]]> Super Petrel USA 4th Annual Tri-Fecta Event Coming November 2024 https://superpetrelusa.com/super-petrel-usa-4th-annual-tri-fecta-event-coming-november-2024/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:12:02 +0000 https://superpetrelusa.com/?p=4557 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Super Petrel USA 4th Annual Tri-Fecta Event Coming November 2024 The event starts Wednesday, November 6th 2024. Super Petrel USA along with Wings of Gold Aviation and Scoda Aeronautica will once again be the hosts. This is our annual pilot safety and maintenance training event. Wednesday, November 6th: Meet and greet. There… Read More »Super Petrel USA 4th Annual Tri-Fecta Event Coming November 2024

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]]> Building The Super Petrel XP https://superpetrelusa.com/building-the-super-petrel-xp/ Wed, 03 May 2023 19:23:00 +0000 https://superpetrelusa.com/?p=3940 Building The Super Petrel XP The Super Petrel XP is for Scoda Aeronautica in Ipeuna Brazil, the “Next Gen” evolution of the tried and proven classic Light Sport Amphibious Aircraft. However, this new aircraft, didn’t happen overnight. In 2014, the Super Petrel LS was authorized by the FAA to be sold in the USA as… Read More »Building The Super Petrel XP

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]]> Super Petrel LS Line Maintenance Training Event (June 3 – 4, 2022) https://superpetrelusa.com/super-petrel-ls-line-maintenance-training-event-june-3-4-2022/ Mon, 09 May 2022 11:15:00 +0000 https://superpetrelusa.com/?p=3446  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Super Petrel USA will be conducting “Line Maintenance” training at the Ormond Beach facility (KOMN) Hangar 24 beginning at 8:30 AM Friday June 3rd and Saturday June 4th. This is a great event for all Super Petrel LS owners to learn important maintenance information about their aircraft. At Super Petrel USA we… Read More »Super Petrel LS Line Maintenance Training Event (June 3 – 4, 2022)

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]]> Important Considerations When Purchasing Previously Owned Aircraft https://superpetrelusa.com/important-considerations-when-purchasing-previously-owned-aircraft/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:12:51 +0000 https://superpetrelusa.com/?p=3409 The Super Petrel LS, like many other aircraft over a period of time will enter the previously owned aircraft market. There are some important considerations when purchasing a previously owned aircraft. Since these aircraft may be immediately available, all the more reason to review a few items prior to purchasing. Where are they located, how… Read More »Important Considerations When Purchasing Previously Owned Aircraft

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]]> Building The Super Petrel Light Sport Aircraft https://superpetrelusa.com/building-the-super-petrel-light-sport-aircraft/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:45:22 +0000 https://superpetrelusa.com/?p=3032 I often field the question of “why do aircraft cost so much”? There is a good answer to this question when you begin to examine all the components involved. When building the Super Petrel light sport aircraft, the design is the story. We designed the first Super Petrel nearly 20 years ago and the Super… Read More »Building The Super Petrel Light Sport Aircraft

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]]> Rotax Engines Propeller Vibrations Importance https://superpetrelusa.com/rotax-engines-propeller-vibrations-importance/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:56:50 +0000 https://superpetrelusa.com/?p=2912 Many years ago, the “Beach Boys” wrote a great song about “good vibrations”. Rotax and Scoda do not sing that same tune. When it comes to aircraft engines or airframes, vibration is a bad thing. Let’s talk about Rotax engines propeller vibrations importance. Your Rotax should operate as smoothly as a Rolex. As pilots, we… Read More »Rotax Engines Propeller Vibrations Importance

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]]> The Evolution Of Advanced Avionics Since GPS https://superpetrelusa.com/the-evolution-of-advanced-avionics-since-gps/ Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:06:16 +0000 https://superpetrelusa.com/?p=2834 The evolution in avionics over the past decade has been remarkable. I used to say that all my previous General Aviation experience helped me immeasurably. Especially when I transitioned to Airline or Part 121 flying. I now realize that my previous Airline flying actually helped me with my current General Aviation Part 91 flying. I… Read More »The Evolution Of Advanced Avionics Since GPS

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]]> Light Sport Aircraft Gear Up For Water Landing https://superpetrelusa.com/light-sport-aircraft-gear-up-for-water-landing/ Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:54:27 +0000 https://superpetrelusa.com/?p=2810 Gear Up for Water Landing. And Gear Up for Water Landing. And Gear Up for Water Landing. Did I mention that the gear should always be up for water landing in an amphibian aircraft. Whether a float plane or a hull design? The rule is light sport aircraft gear up for water landing. Use the… Read More »Light Sport Aircraft Gear Up For Water Landing

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