January 03-2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT FPNA During this month FPNA has some new surprises with our Floatplanes and Amphibs come see us at the Sebring Expo January 17-20th at the Sebring Airport!
December 2007
Have a wonderful Holiday Season from all of us at the FPNA Family:
November 2007
FPNA has New night time package added to the Valor, come see for yourself. Eagle eye Aviation, has featured our aircraft on its website, with incredible photos of our line-up of aircraft.
October 2007
FPNA has just certified its first aircraft in Australia, This has been thanks to all the people working with us on the Gold coast to accomplish this task. For those of you visiting Australia, or for our existing customers in Australia, please check out the website and the aircraft while “down Under”
Sept 17, 2007
LSA West has decided to add the Valor to it line up of Fine aircraft. LSA West headed up by the fine team in Salinas will also be at the Aircraft spruce show, come see our latest aircraft. LSA west will cover the California market for FPNA
July 31, 2007
FPNA Now has a new dealer in the Houston area! Some come on down and see us.
July 01, 2007
FPNA will be at Air adventure this year, The valor will make it first appearance at this show.
May 06, 2007
Scott Johnson of US Airborne from Washington state is the latest to join the FPNA family. Scott's commitment to the “Waterborne” line of floats has made him and important part to FPNA’s expansion plans to the west. Scott is know for his fantastic photo’s of his long haul trike trips, Waterborne Floats will allow for Amphibious excursions as well.
May 04, 2007
With the Newest ASTM proposal, should the consensus standings hold, the Newly to be released FPNA Amphibious aircraft may very well be the first S-LSA amphib that was not achieved using any exemptions. FPNA as many in the industry are waiting for the final ruling.
May 01, 2007
Another financing capability has been added to the list of funders for the newest Special light sport in the market FPNA’s A-22 Valor. The strong support that the financial community shows for this aircraft is another reason FPNA believes this aircraft is the correct aircraft for the time in the Light Sport Market place.
April 08, 2007
Arm Aero lift Aircraft lift is fully functional at the Assembly headquarters for FPNA. The new Aircraft lift is being used for additional build space in the final assembly hanger for floatplanes and amphibs. Not only is FPNA a reseller of this fine product but practical use dictates FPNA purchase.
April 02, 2007
Floatplanes and Amphibs LLC represents the Sebring Airport, with the Airport Authority and SaTS Air in Tallahassee for “Highland County” days. The showing went well with Legislators and Senators alike looking at the Quality of Aircraft. FPNA brought the A-22 Valor and an Airborne Edge to Tallahassee, with the Edge in front of the Capital Building
March 31, 2007
Floatplanes and Amphibs LLC achieves the status of S-LSA certification for it A-22 Valor. This aircraft will be available in several formats. The first basic VFR will be called the “Bristol” The second Advanced VFR will be called the “Sebring”, the instrument school model will be called the “Hampton” All aircraft are VFR day certified and Night and or IFR certification are possible. The ASTM process has been quite lengthy and was fully audited by S.A.F.E. The Orlando MIDO did the official certification.
March 01, 2007
Floatplanes and Amphibs LLC signs agreement with Arm Aerospace to be a reseller of the Armaerolift.
February 24, 2007
The A-24 Viking has gained its airworthiness certification for demonstration and Air shows. Amphibious from inception, the “Flying Boat” Concept has been around for years. As a lightweight composite and Stainless steel construction the performance of this aircraft is spectacular. Please visit the FPNA website, Sebring or the Sun N Fun to see the aircraft.
January 15, 2007
New Special Light Sport Aircraft to be released soon. this aircraft will be based on the A-22 Valor. All testing is now complete all that stands between and S-LSA version of the Valor is the final assembly points and an inspection.
January 11, 2007
Sebring Expo: FPNA Announces Amphibious Landing gear for Weight-shift Aircraft now available. Designed specifically for the Airborne Series of Trikes. The Amphibious gear are electrically actuated and Pneumatically deployed with redundant Co2 cartridge available for emergency deployment. A New aircraft will be introduced at Sun N Fun so plan to attend the Festivities in Lakeland with the FPNA Family to celebrate this great happening! April 17-23rd in Paradise city booth D-51 and in the Commercial display area N29-30.
October, 2006
"Arrival of New A-22 Valor and A-20 Vista for Dealers in California. The first of many new craft. FPNA is also expecting to release an S-LSA Super Valor A-22S during the first Quarter of 2007. This aircraft will have many new options and will have a heavier gross weight.
April 3, 2006
"Float Planes and Amphibs" Files for Exemption to Allow Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft
"Float Planes and Amphibs" has filed with the FAA for an exemption to allow certification of both Special Light Sport Aircraft and Experimental Light Sport Aircraft amphibious aircraft. The petition is now under consideration, docket number tbd.
The petition emphasizes the need for certification of new aircraft that are being delayed by the pending rule. It also emphasizes the need for approval of the amphibious trainers Experimental Light Sport Aircraft from the existing fleet to provide training and transition.
The "Float Planes and Amphibs" line provides aircraft of excellent performance and flexibility of operation that are needed by the community now.
Sun 'n Fun Fly-In - April 17-23, 2007 The 33nd Annual Spring Celebration of Flight! The City of Lakeland and the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport have hosted the Sun ‘n Fun EAA Fly-In for over 30 years.
Website: http://www.sun-n-fun.org
January 9, 2006
January 12-15 marks the Second Sebring Expo. Moved from October due to a Hurricane threat, This show promises to be wonderful. Weather is great, and lots of exciting aircraft will be on hand. On a separate note, FPNA, is the feature show for Blab T.V. This is for people in the western part of Florida, Channel 21. Plays on Monday night at 1900! Lastly we now have specials which will be good till the end of January!
November 15, 2005
FloatPlanes and Amphibs is moving it operations on the Sebring Airport into the Leza Aircam facilities as ties and relationships are getting Closer. The most recent group of Airplanes is being assembled at the new facility with the training center to open later this year.
November 03, 2005
AOPA expo from November 03-05 at Peter Oknight Airport in Tampa.
http://www.aopa.org/expo/2005/ come out and See our award winning Drifter Aircraft, also a big announcement to be made at the show on Friday November 04, 2004 at 14:00 in the L.A.M.A. Tent! Come one come all!
May 24, 2005 - Ultra-flight radio interviews One of FPNA's own, Shawn Okun, about the award won for Best Built Commercial Aircraft (Ultra light) 2005 at EAA Sun N Fun. This interview was conducted based on the quality of aircraft that FPNA builds and that was recognized by EAA at Sun N Fun 2005. The aircraft was a kit from Leza Aircam and it was a drifter, viewable on this site, and was an amphibious model. It utilized a Rotax 582 with oil injection "E" Gear Box a modified Warp Drive Propeller and Full lotus 12' floats. The interview also discussed leasing opportunities for not only aircraft but equipment leasing as well. (click here to Listen)
Click here to view our Sun 'N Fun Photo log.
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