General Aviation News Publisher Ben Sclair, who is at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, which kicked off April 14 and runs through April 19, sent in this photo of Douglas Fulton’s massive Antanov AN-2 on the award winners line at the show. Look for a story by Jamie Beckett on the AN-2 soon.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Picture of the Day: Taking Off at SUN ‘n FUN
General Aviation News Photographer Matt Genuardi, who is on the grounds at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, sent in this photo from Tuesday’s air show of Melissa Burns taking off for her afternoon air show performance. The show continues through Sunday, April 19.
Picture of the Day: Super Guppy at Sunset
Michael Ladd submitted this photo and note: “Showed my niece Sarah Ladd around the SUN ‘n FUN grounds at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida the Sunday before the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo opened and I happened to catch this neat picture of the Super Guppy with a reflection of the sunset on the Warbird Ramp.”
Picture of the Day: Ghosts of SUN ‘n FUN
John Weber submitted this photo and note: “This was a Stearman project at the Parts Mart at the 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. Shrouded in the early morning fog, I felt it was an interesting sight.” The 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo takes off April 14 and runs through April 19.
Celebrating 80 Years at 7B3
Hampton Airfield in North Hampton, New Hampshire, will celebrate its 80th anniversary May 16, 2026, with a fly-in and community family event.
ComancheTown
The 70th anniversary of the Comanche will be celebrated this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
National STOL Competition Expands
The competition will include eight events in 2026, with a new stop in Creswell, Oregon.
Something To Brag About
The 68th annual Cactus Fly-In at Casa Grande Municipal Airport in Arizona was “blessed” with spectacular weather, according to organizers.
SUN ‘n FUN NOTAM Released
The NOTAM contains critical information for pilots including arrival and departure procedures, frequencies, traffic flow, holding procedures, and airport operations during the show.