The director of Lakeland Linder International Airport, home to SUN ‘n FUN, will take over as president and CEO after this year’s fly-in. That’s when John “Lites” Leenhouts, president since 2011, retires.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
First-ever Utah Aeronautics Conference takes off in May
Slated for May 9-11, 2022, the conference features a variety of training sessions for mechanics, pilots, airport managers, drone pilots, and airport engineers. A Student Career Fair is also planned, along with many other activities.
Registration open for Cessnas 2 Oshkosh
This will be the 17th mass arrival of Cessnas 2 Oshkosh, with training clinics beginning in mid-March 2022.
Showcasing rare, restored aircraft at Reno
Applications must be submitted by Aug. 26, 2022, for the 21st National Aviation Heritage Invitational, which will be held during the Reno Air Races.
Picture of the Day: Flour bombing run
Vincent Maggiore submitted this photo and note: “A Zenith 750 STOL take offs for the 2021 Flour Bomb Competition at Old Orchard Airpark in Plattekill, New York. Pilot: Vincent Maggiore. Bombardier: Meaghan Cragan. First place finish!”
Picture of the Day: Air Fair fliers
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “Spectators enjoy a powered parachute display at the 2021 Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Air Fair.”
Pilot Your Own Adventure contest returns
“Those of us who fly know that every airplane has its own story and soul,” said Jim Busha, EAA’s vice president of publications, marketing, and membership. “Maybe it’s the story of its operational history, the people that it connected, or the passengers it flew. It doesn’t matter if there were thousands — or even tens of thousands — of the type built, or if it’s rare or even unique, every airframe has tales to tell. And if we love the way you tell your aircraft’s story, you might just win the AirVenture camping experience of a lifetime.”
Baby, Oh Baby: A great little biplane
The Baby Great Lakes flies right into the category of “once you’ve seen one, you won’t forget it!” It is tiny, but those who own these airplanes love them.
Husky National STOL Series expands
The Outlaw STOL event, slated for February 2022 in Arizona, joins the Husky National STOL Series.