Spirit SE-1 in the Media
July 2026
EAA AirVenture Today
August Raspet Award Winner 2026
Steve Wood, president of Spirit Engineering, was presented the Dr. August Raspet Memorial Award for outstanding contributions to the advancement of light aircraft design.
April 2026
SUN ‘n FUN
The Spirit SE-1 received the Grand Champion award for Light Sport Aircraft at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN.
March 2026
EAA Sport Aviation
The 42-hp AirVenture Surprise | The Spirit SE-1 Makes its mark
Very good, in-depth article by Budd Davisson; side bar by Steve Wood on designing and building the airplane and engine; PIREP by Rich Davidson. With accompanying video.
Article, Video
January 2026
Aerospace Global News
Meet the Spirit SE-1, the retro light sport aircraft turning heads
Article
January 2026
Brief Article
January 2026
The Daily Sentinel – Grand Junction, CO
After 10 years of secrecy, Spirit Engineering debuts its first plane
Article
December 2025
KKCO 11 News – Grand Junction, CO
Local aeronautical engineers revolutionizing the aviation and aircraft manufacturing industry
Story, Video
November/December 2025
Plane & Pilot – Dan Johnson
Ready-to-fly Spirit SE-1 with in-house engine turns many heads.
Article
October & November 2025
Rich Davidson
Why Is The SE-1 Special? Here’s What You Should Know. (PART 1)
Why All The Hype? Part 2 – How it Flies. The Spirit Engineering SE-1
YouTube
October 2025
YouTube
September 2025
AOPA – Hangar Talk – An Aviation Podcast
Episode 237: How does MOSAIC benefit pilots with a PPL or higher? Spirit SE-1 single for $69,500
Podcast
September 2025
Experimental Aircraft Channel
NEW Affordable Airplane! V-Twin Engine – Folding Wings – FLY NOW!
YouTube
August 2025
Article, YouTube
August 2025
YouTube
July 2025
AOPA – Your Freedon to Fly
Article, YouTube
July 2025
Article, YouTube
July 2025
Silva Adventures
OSH Preview: SE1 Single Engine Sportplane from Spirit Engineering
YouTube