SEBRING, Florida —The ninth annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo wrapped up a successful weekend of activities supporting general aviation and the Light-Sport Aircraft industry Sunday, Jan. 20. Expo officials estimate the weekend’s attendance will exceed last year’s record attendance of 16,000. Mike Willingham, Executive Director of the Sebring Regional Airport, said, “The weather wasn’t as […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Great Lakes Aviation Conference this weekend
The 2013 Great Lakes Aviation Conference is slated for Friday, Jan. 25, and Saturday, Jan. 26. The conference offers educational seminars for all pilots from students just beginning to learn about flying to seasoned professionals. It also offers educational experiences for all forms of aviation maintenance professionals, whether just learning or those who have worked […]
Air Boss gets own reality TV show
Legendary Air Boss Wayne Boggs, who was recently awarded the International Council of Air Shows’ prestigious Sword of Excellence, prepares for the 2013 airshow season ready to star in his own TV series. Produced by the same people behind The Aviators, “Air Boss” will not only tell the stories of airshow performers, but Boggs will […]
It’s a people thing…
It’s long been my contention that people are the magnet that makes airshows and aviation gatherings worth attending — not the aircraft themselves. Admittedly, I am in the minority with that opinion, but the idea seems to be re-enforced for me year after year. This year’s US Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, was no […]
Sport Aviation Expo concludes with fly-out to Bahamas
The U.S Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, concluded at 2 p.m. Sunday with an awards ceremony and the launching of more than a dozen light-sport aircraft on a trip to the Bahamas. According to a report at EAA.org, weather for the first big airshow of the year was excellent the first day and the […]
Take to the Skies AirFest gets ready to launch at DUA
Durant, Okla. — Take to the Skies AirFest takes off in a new location this year, Durant Regional Airport–Eaker Field (DUA), April 27. Previously held just outside of Dallas, the move an hour north into Oklahoma offers some unique aspects, including cultural activities from the Choctaw Nation, according to Debby Standefer, president of the Take […]
Sebring LSA Expo takes off
The Sebing U.S. Sport Aviation Expo — considered the premiere Light-Sport Aircraft show in the country — takes off today, Jan. 17, and runs through Jan. 20. The show continues to get bigger and better each year. Look for a full recap of all the happenings at the show in posts to come, as well […]
GRT Avionics new sponsor of Team AeroDynamix
GRT Avionics is now sponsoring Team AeroDynamix, the flight demonstration team that features pilots flying 12 custom Van’s RV aircraft. “GRT is excited to partner with the professional aviators of Team AeroDynamix as they fly one of the most amazing airshows in the industry. We are proud that Team pilots have valued our flight and […]
Artist Sam Lyons to exhibit at Sebring
Aviation artist Sam Lyons will be exhibiting at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, for the first time this year. To mark the occasion, Lyons produced a special version of his print “Field of Dreams.” You can see how he personalized the hangar sign in the close-up photo. The print will be on […]