Jay Wilkes submitted this photo and note: “This is a photo of my father Jack Wilkes and me taking a flight in a Thorp T-211 he bought at SUN ‘n FUN back in 2007. He had just turned 80 and was looking for a smaller plane to keep him flying. You can tell by his big smile this was a good day. He had a hangar and house at Freedom Field (AL41) in Slocomb, Alabama. Unfortunately he sold it not long after this was taken. He flew west in May 2014. We used to fly to air shows together, including EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and SUN ‘n FUN. I miss flying with him.”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
E3 Aviation Association launches
The new aviation association is “a community of aviators connected by our love of aviation,” according to one of its founders.
EAA’s B-25 returns to the skies in 2023
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-25, the Berlin Express, returns to the skies in 2023, with plans to embark on a tour across the United States with stops already scheduled in eight states.
Swamp STOL Competition kicks off 2023 series
Cold light rain, experienced pilots, a variety of planes, and a lot of crawfish marked the first stop for the 2023 National STOL Series. The new season kicked off March 17 at the third annual Swamp STOL Competition & Fly-In held at Jennings Airport (3R7) in Louisiana.
A new era at SUN ‘n FUN
A new boss meant big changes to this year’s SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.
Fear not the feds
It is a head-scratcher for me to understand why so many of us are afraid to seek real help from the folks who have the greatest control over our future as active participants in the industry: The FAA. With air show season underway, FAA personnel are at the biggest shows ready to lend a hand, solve problems, and keep you flying.
Picture of the Day: Future pilot
General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort captured these photos at the 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, noting “This future pilot enjoys the show outside the Lakeland Aero Club hangar” on the grounds of Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida.
Pictures of the Day: Christmas at SUN ‘n FUN
General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort captured these photos while taking a stroll through the grounds of the 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, the last week of March. At least one airplane owner and camper was in the holiday spirit!
Full Stop Aviation tapped for MX Aircraft service and sales
Through a partnership with aerobatic champion Rob Holland for sales, the company now provides maintenance and sales services for MXS and MX2 aerobatic aircraft.