Jim Roberts submitted these photos of two families at the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo — one had already set up camp by opening day, while the other was just arriving.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
TBM 960 launches
On opening day of the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, Daher unveiled its TBM 960, the latest high-end version of its TBM pressurized single turboprop aircraft family. The first production airplane is at SUN ‘n FUN.
Bonanzas get weight increase with other upgrades
The upgrades include a 155-pound increase to the maximum takeoff weight of the Beechcraft Bonanza G36, giving the aircraft a maximum useful load of 1,213 pounds.
SUN ‘n FUN opens to record ticket sales
SUN ‘n FUN 2022 opens with record advance ticket sales topping $1.33 million, with hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts expected this week at the 48th annual fly-in in Lakeland, Florida.
SUN ‘n FUN unveils business incubator
The ELEVATE Aerospace and Logistics Business Incubator, which will be on the SUN ‘n FUN campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport, is expected to open in June 2022.
AOPA fly-ins slated for Washington, Florida, and Texas
The Hangouts will be Sept. 9-10 at Felts Field Airport (KSFF) in Spokane, Washington, and Nov. 4-5 at Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) in Tampa, Florida. The Aviator Showcase will be June 16-17 at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) in Texas.
Vote now for your favorite paint scheme for the One Week Wonder
Help pick the paint scheme for the Sonex Waiex that will be built in just seven days during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.
Win a new Carbon Cub
You don’t have to be in Alaska to win the experimental aircraft. All proceeds from the raffle go to support general aviation in Alaska.
Women in Aviation conference tops expectations
Women in Aviation’s 2022 conference exceeded expectations, drawing more than 4,500 people from across the globe, including representatives from Nigeria, Brazil, Ireland, Germany, and more.