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Airshows & Fly-Ins
Discovery 201 makes SUN ‘n FUN debut
The first Russian aircraft to be privately owned, developed and certified is at this week’s SUN ’n FUN. A partnership of people from around the world, called Discovery Aviation, has the Discovery 201 on display. The plane is a twin-engine five seater, with massive side doors and access to the rear baggage area through an […]
Tornado tragedy turns into blessing
What began as a tragedy has turned into a blessing for Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) and the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Two years ago, in March 2011, a tornado ripped through the SUN ’n FUN International Fly-in and Expo, damaging a number of aircraft, including a Cessna Grand Caravan owned […]
Sequestration’s silver lining
The news last week that the FAA will delay closing 149 contract control towers should come as a bit of a relief to the folks at SUN ’n FUN, since Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport was among the first slated to close. That meant SUN ’n FUN had to come up with the money to pay controllers […]
SUN ’n FUN takes off Tuesday
The 39th annual SUN ’n FUN will take off officially Tuesday, April 9. On Monday, April 8, the grounds were buzzing with activity as exhibitors and vendors set up their displays. Aircraft flew in throughout the day, with pilots pitching their tents or finding their way into Lakeland to find lodging. The show will run […]
Van’s RV-14 lands in Florida
Van’s newest airplane, the RV-14, has landed in Florida for the first time. “It has come to our attention that isolated pockets of civilization might exist in the far reaches of the American continent, way out east of Oshkosh,” Van’s officials said. “On the theory that some of those folks might be interested in our […]
World War II Heritage Days slated
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Experience the sights and sounds of the Greatest Generation when the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing hosts the 10th annual “WWII Heritage Days” April 27-28. The festival will be held at The Historical Airpower Facility, Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field, Peachtree City from 9 am-4 pm both days. The weekend will […]
Fantasy of Flight powers up for Mustangs & Mustangs
POLK CITY, Fla. — Fantasy of Flight’s Mustangs & Mustangs: Legends Havin’ Fun aircraft and automobile show celebrates its Sweet 16th birthday on Saturday, April 13. The event is considered one of the largest single day Mustang automobile show in Florida and the only event that showcases both the restored P-51 Mustang aircraft and Ford […]
Going to SUN ’n FUN and want to learn more about NextGen?
The FAA’s NextGen system is scheduled for launch by the end of the year. Are you ready for this change? Matchbox’s Jeffrey Boccaccio, NextGen columnist for General Aviation News, will offer a free presentation demonstrating how easy this transition will be for general aviation pilots, from an application and installation standpoints, not to mention the […]