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Instrument Rating Opens Up New Vistas for Flying

Instrument Rating Opens Up New Vistas for Flying

July 16, 2026

Instrument Rating Opens Up New Vistas for Flying Getting an instrument rating is a challenge that requires significant commitment of time and resources. However, building the skills and competencies forREAD MORE

Lightspeed Aviation Improves the Cockpit Experience in BRP-Rotax-Powered Aircraft

Lightspeed Aviation Improves the Cockpit Experience in BRP-Rotax-Powered Aircraft

July 14, 2026

Lightspeed Aviation Improves the Cockpit Experience in BRP-Rotax-Powered Aircraft A First-of-its-kind collaboration brings engine tailored cockpit audio to Rotax-powered aircraft through Rotax Care Lake Oswego, Oregon and Gunskirchen, Austria –READ MORE

“Ask Me Anything” Pilot Safety Series – Episode 2

“Ask Me Anything” Pilot Safety Series – Episode 2

July 1, 2026

“What are the most common causes of accidents for new pilots?” Welcome to the Lightspeed Aviation “Ask Me Anything” Pilot Safety Series – where we ask real pilots and instructorsREAD MORE

Why Should Pilots Pursue an Instrument Rating?

Why Should Pilots Pursue an Instrument Rating?

June 26, 2026

What Is an Instrument Rating and Do You Need One? Obtaining your instrument rating is a commitment. Unless you’re an airline transport pilot, you’re not required to have an instrumentREAD MORE

What Does MOSAIC Mean for Pilots?

What Does MOSAIC Mean for Pilots?

June 10, 2026

What Does MOSAIC Mean for Pilots? With the announcement of the final rule in July of 2025, the FAA’s Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) has expanded the privileges ofREAD MORE

“Ask Me Anything” Pilot Safety Series

“Ask Me Anything” Pilot Safety Series

June 4, 2026

“What survival or emergency gear do you always carry, regardless of flight length or weather, and why those specific items?” Welcome to the Lightspeed Aviation “Ask Me Anything” Pilot Safety Series – where weREAD MORE

Innovative Aviation: eVTOL Impacts

Innovative Aviation: eVTOL Impacts

May 15, 2026

How Could eVTOLs Affect General Aviation? In a previous article we shared general impressions from what we’d learned about electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Since then, we’ve focusedREAD MORE

Innovative Aviation: eVTOLs

Innovative Aviation: eVTOLs

May 1, 2026

What is an eVTOL Aircraft Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft have been around for many decades, from helicopters to military aircraft such as the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor. But advancesREAD MORE

Lightspeed Aviation’s CEO Named Flieger Magazine’s 2026 Industry Leader of the Year

Lightspeed Aviation’s CEO Named Flieger Magazine’s 2026 Industry Leader of the Year

April 29, 2026

Award Recognizes Exceptional Leadership, Innovation, and Industry Impact Lake Oswego, Ore.  – April 23, 2026 — Lightspeed Aviation today announced that CEO Heider Lazzarini, has been awarded Flieger Magazine’s 2026READ MORE

What’s Included With A Lightspeed Warranty?

What’s Included With A Lightspeed Warranty?

April 10, 2026

Key Takeaways What’s Included in a Lightspeed Aviation Warranty? At Lightspeed Aviation, our warranty is a source of pride. Our industry‑best 7‑year warranty on the Lightspeed Delta Zulu, Zulu 4,READ MORE

Future in Flight Podcast: Inside CAU’s Flight Team

Future in Flight Podcast: Inside CAU’s Flight Team

April 7, 2026

In a recent episode of the Future in Flight podcast, host Shawn Staerker spotlighted the California Aeronautical University Flight Team who climbed from 20th place at nationals back in 2022 to becoming aREAD MORE

Selecting the Right Headset Plug Type for Your Aviation Headset

Selecting the Right Headset Plug Type for Your Aviation Headset

March 31, 2026

Selecting the right plug type ensures your new Lightspeed Delta Zulu®, Zulu 4 or Zulu 3 headset connects out of the box*. Lightspeed offers three standard aviation headset plug typesREAD MORE

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