When the tornado ripped through the Sun ’n Fun grounds last year, it took a lot of people by surprise — and ensuring that never happens again became a top priority for the fly-in’s new president, John “Lites” Leenhouts. Please share: Continue Reading →
Cessna owners in the Cloud
Posted on March 27th, 2012 by Janice Wood
On opening day of Sun ’n Fun, Cessna introduced a custom-designed interactive online portal called Cessna Connect. The customized, cloud-based program provides a way for Cessna owners to streamline their record keeping, track flights, log expenses and tax reports, and... Continue Reading →
Second issue of SUN ‘n FUN Today ready to read
Posted on March 27th, 2012 by GAN Staff
The second issue of SUN ‘n FUN Today is online. Read it here. Continue Reading →
See and be seen
Posted on March 27th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Cessna Aircraft officials reported on opening day of SUN ’n FUN that the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, 182 Skylane, and 206 Stationair year 2012 models will now come equipped with the Garmin GTS 800 Traffic Alert System (TAS). This system, when... Continue Reading →
High grades, high flight for student
Posted on March 26th, 2012 by Meg Godlewski
How do you manage a 4.4 GPA on a 4.0 scale? “You take lots of Advanced Placement and Honors classes,” said Joshua Gutierrez, a 17-year-old honor student at Central Florida Aviation Academy, which is on the SUN ’n FUN campus.... Continue Reading →
Their unique sound marked a generation…
Posted on March 26th, 2012 by Drew Steketee
So says the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation. I don’t know much about helicopters — most general aviation pilots don’t. But these guys are grabbing attention and filling seats at airshows. And I had hardly heard of them before. What sound?... Continue Reading →
Sun ‘n Fun kicks off tomorrow
Posted on March 26th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The 38th annual Sun ’n Fun Fly-In kicks off Tuesday, March 27, at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. A full day of activities is planned, from forums to the airshow to the evening program featuring the Parris Island... Continue Reading →
First issue of SUN ‘n FUN Today 2012 is online
Posted on March 26th, 2012 by GAN Staff
The first issue of SUN ‘n FUN Today is online. Read it here. Continue Reading →
Inaugural Eagle Flights to take off at Oshkosh
Posted on March 26th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s new Eagle Flights program, the aviation orientation program for adults, will have its official kickoff this summer with inaugural flights at the EAA AirVenture fly-in, which is scheduled for July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in... Continue Reading →
Groups partner to create IFR Proficiency Center at Oshkosh
Posted on March 26th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is teaming up with the IMC Club to host three instrument flying proficiency seminars at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, held July 23-29. Continue Reading →
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