“We are going to have a jam-packed year,” said SUN ‘n FUN President and CEO Gene Conrad. “The Thunderbirds are coming back. We are also working to coordinate some special fly-bys and some special static aircraft for next year. I don’t want to give too much away, but a lot of planning is going into […]
Scheduled for Friday, November 7th at 1800ET, The MOSAIC Town Hall, Webcast At www.airborne-live.netOne of the more intriguing features of the 2025 Affordable Flying Expo, scheduled for November 6-8 at the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo campus, principally in Hangar A, is a Friday event we call the MOSAIC Town Hall. Scheduled for Friday, November […]
The legendary SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is getting ready to celebrate America’s birthday with its 52nd annual return to Lakeland next April… but not before it lends a helping hand to launch year one of the Affordable Flying Expo. Despite the widely recognized airshow season coming to an end, SUN ‘n FUN is sticking […]
MotoArt, a company that designs and creates authentic memorabilia from retired aircraft, recently announced that it would be returning the SR-71 to its PlaneTags collection. The launch will go live three times before the year ends, with the addition of a couple of giveaways along the way. The PlaneTags store features aircraft history from across […]
Most presentations in the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Innovation Preview were centered around new aircraft and aircraft-related creations. So, when a man in a hat comes on stage to say that he has designed a product that will change the audio game for GA pilots, you know you’re about to hear something pretty interesting. Ralph […]
One of the bigger names in the UAV delivery industry, Wing Aviation, is set to make a demonstration this week, making a public delivery at The Island. It’s a fairly fresh face to see around Sun ‘n Fun, with some short clips already posted to show their capabilities to fans around the world how close […]
Robinson Helicopter Company has underwritten a portion on an R44 to Operation Helo to support the group’s relief efforts and will provide increased flight safety training for their pilots. Operation Helo will soon launch a “first-of-its-kind disaster response aviation training program.” The program will train prospective relief pilots on how to “operate effectively in the […]
In a policy required by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, the agency has enacted Section 803 Data Privacy to allow aircraft owners to keep their personal data off FAA websites. While this is a solid starting point for pilot privacy, recent moves to take advantage of ADS-B tracking are dragging the effort several steps […]
Lean, Mean, Pared-Down Machine Shows Off Its New Facelift Top Rudder Aircraft has been taunting light sport lovers for years with its plans to create a new backcountry beast, and the time has finally come for the manufacturer to show off its work. The production-version Ruckus Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (ELSA) was displayed at the […]
Two ATEC light sport aircraft, the 212 Solo and the Faeta 321 NG, recently debuted at the 51st annual SUN ‘n FUN aerospace expo as FAA-certified planes. The manufacturer is currently accepting orders through its exclusive US distributor, RT Aviation. The Faeta NG on display at the RT Aviation booth is the first of its […]
Port Everglades Begins Rollout of 30% SAF, 70% petroleum to select partners Banyan Air Service rolled out Sustainable Aviation Fuel to its Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport location, bringing the eco-friendly fueling option to Southern Florida through a deal with AvFuel. The SAF supplied comes from AvFuel’s new distribution point at Port Everglades, opened in January […]
Also: Affordable Flying Expo, Direct Fly USA, Alpha Systems AOA, Dimor Vandalized John, Martha, and Barry keep us up to date on some exciting scholarship and educational programs… some involving both NAFI and WAI. And they have details about their third seminar at sea program… It’s been going on for a while, but a hard […]
Czech aircraft manufacturer Bristell is showcasing its fully electric, Part 23-certified B23 Energic as a focal point of its SUN ‘n FUN expo display. The two-seat trainer is slated to begin initial deliveries in 2027 in the US and Canada. The B23 Energic was developed in a joint effort between Bristell and Swiss electric propulsion […]
Ash Vij, Founder and President of Guardian Avionics, presented updates at the Innovation Preview segment of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, on March 31, recapping some of the 25-year history of the company including its CO detectors. Guardian CO detectors are standard in all new Cessna, Cirrus, Diamond, Piper, and other […]
Kodiak Line Gets some Chiropractic Adjustments to Get it On Par With TBM 960 Daher announced a series of improvements in avionics and systems for its Kodiak 900 and Series III aircraft for 2025 that will further enhance their operation, maintenance, and safety, as well as augmenting the conformity among these models and the TBM […]
Attendees will enjoy the best sim experience yet at the SUN ‘n FUN Flight Simulation Pilot Proficiency Center, thanks to a wide-ranging roster of corporate partners. All the latest and greatest is here to try, giving attendees a taste of virtual reality, full feedback controls, motion platforms, and professional level cockpit displays. More than 20 […]
Do YOU routinely use Remote Communications Outlets in Your Missions? The EAA Wants to Know! The Experimental Aviation Association is asking friends, members, and pilots to toss their two cents in and decide our collective response. The Federal Aviation Administration, ever vigilant for opportunities to cut costs, is soliciting public comments on their plan to […]
SilverLight Aviation, based in Tampa, Florida, announced it will have aircraft on display at the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo 2025 in Lakeland, Florida, April 1-6, with its American Ranger 1 or AR-1 Gyroplane, the newly-launched Recon airplane, and the AJ Sport in partnership with AeroJones Aviation USA. SilverLight has expanded its product line beyond […]
Steve Boser, Managing Partner and Director of Sales and Marketing for Sensenich Propellers, presented an update on propellers for light sport, experimental, and general aviation aircraft at the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, giving crowds a peek at what's to come. Sensenich has been making propellers for more than 95 years, starting […]
We’re almost to the big day! Saturday Flight Live is just around the corner to close out this week at Sun ‘n FUN 2025. The air show just keeps getting better and better, and today is no exception.We’ve got our A-team on deck, so stay tuned for a beautiful sunny day and some of the […]
Smaller, Lighter Digital Versions of Classic Steam Gauges Save Weight, Cost, & Maintenance Jim Turner, General Manager of Kelly Manufacturing of Wichita, Kansas, manufacturers of the RC Allen line of flight instruments, discussed the development of the company’s digital instruments beginning with the RCA2600 attitude indicator unveiled in 2008. The digital instrument looked a lot […]
