Also: Fly Corvair, Bearhawk 5 Carries A Load, Quicksilvers Forever? There is quite a race among the latest generation of slick tandem speedsters and the Blackshape Prime appears poised to wrest its share of the market… at high speed. Our friend Don Fielden has a few full-time jobs…managing the IT for SUN n FUN, acting […]
Fielden Aero has hit the ground running after last year's news with the addition of Italian avionics manufacturer Flybox, joining their lineup alongside the Australian Aeropup aircraft. Don Fielden has found an interesting niche for himself finding the best of aeronautical gear around the world and bringing them to our shores here, adding another proven […]
BravoFox, which was named the official US distributor for Blackshape sales and maintenance late last year, took the stage during the pre-SUN ‘n FUN Innovation Preview on March 31 to showcase their aircraft offerings. The distributor is currently offering one design, the Prime, with the Gabriel soon to join its collection. “I just want to […]
Gleim Aviation, an aviation education provider, presented its new Digital Pilot Examiner (DPE) checkride prep tool at the SUN ‘n FUN aerospace expo’s Innovation Preview on March 31. Gleim DPE utilizes AI-powered conversation software to simulate the oral exam and provide accurate feedback. Any given checkride has two primary parts: an oral exam and a […]
Free Site Compiles More Than $20 Million in Collegiate, Flight Training Funding AviationStart, a comprehensive aviation scholarship database created by Jamail Larkins in partnership with the FAA, went live for the first time a day ahead of the 51st annual SUN ‘n FUN aerospace expo. The site bundles more than $20 million worth of awards […]
It’s a sunny Thursday morning here in Lakeland, Florida, and we’re gearing up for our 3rd day in paradise. There’s been plenty of sights to see already, but the rest of the week is shaping up to be even better. Join us here to get briefed on the best of what’s to come. Today’s broadcast […]
Flight Deck Replacement Updates Classic SR20, SR22, and SR22Ts This May Avionics manufacturer Avidyne showcased its new retrofit upgrade for legacy Cirrus aircraft to kick off its time at the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN aerospace expo. The flight display system, dubbed Vantage 12, replaces the earlier Entegra flight deck found in upwards of 4,000 SR20s, […]
Safety Program Building Up A Groundswell of Pilot Awareness and Proficiency The Experimental Aviation Association has thrown in their lot along with the NBAA, VAI, and more to promote the 2025 National Pause for General Aviation Safety. The roster has grown to more than a dozen distinct mission-oriented aviation organizations, pushing their members to engage […]
ScaleBirds has been hard at work on their variable-frame LiteFighter, to the point they opted to keep working through aviation’s own Spring Break and skip Sun ‘n Fun altogether. As it happens, building a new aircraft design from the ground up is hard, and sometimes things get to the point you just need to buckle […]
Also: Flight Club Update, SR71 Plane Tags!, Avidyne Vantage 12 It’s fast… and getting faster, but the Velocity folks are now flying yet another version of the Twin Velocity…. This one with dual turboprop powerplants! It’s brand new and the bird is in development right now, but the initial results are promising. The late Frank […]
As of Wednesday afternoon, there are a handful of slots left aboard the SBD Dauntless from CAF Airbase Georgia: Two on the morning of Thursday, April 3rd, at 09:00 and 11:00; one on Friday April 4th at 09:00; and one on Saturday, April 5th at 09:00. Their North American LT-6 Mosquito is already sold out, […]
Textron Aviation announced a Cooperation Agreement with Brazilian firm Aeromot Aeronaves and Motores S.A., planning to develop a jump and cargo drop door with in-air opening functionality for their Caravan series. The Brazilian angle was highlighted in the announcement, given the number in operation there, and the single-engine turboprop has remained a mainstay of small […]
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has once again secured its place among the elite ranks of museums nationwide by earning re-accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). This distinction is held by only about 1,100 of the estimated 33,000 museums in the United States. AAM accreditation is the highest recognition a […]
Eisenhower's L-26B Aero Commander Comes to Lakeland The Commemorative Air Force Tampa Bay Wing was recently assigned the smallest aircraft to ever carry the call sign Air Force One. It is one of the original six L-26 Aero Commanders purchased by the U.S. Air Force in 1955 for use by President Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower. […]
Czech aircraft manufacturer DirectFly made an appearance at the SUN ‘n FUN Innovation Preview to reveal updates to its 2025 Alto NG light sport aircraft. Changes to its engine options, standard braking system, avionics, paint schemes, and domestic parts availability make it an overall more well-rounded option for US customers. The most significant change in […]
JJ Frigge, President of Hartzell Propeller, described how Hartzell Aviation, Hartzell Propeller, and Hartzell Engine Technologies have been part of Signia Aviation for about the past year and a half and all the companies are very well-aligned around investing in technology and innovation and are working together to bring quality, performance and support to general […]
While the main draw of every week at Sun ‘n Fun is the awesome air displays, there’s still plenty to take in just milling around. Every year brings out a different crop of static displays, from classic warbirds and golden age aircraft to special mission gear you’d only see on base. This year’s Warbird Ramp […]
The EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc is running a sweepstakes to give away a fully restored 1947 Cessna 120 in support of its wide ranging lobbying, safety, and educational efforts. The prize is a fine example of the breed, equipped with a Rolls Royce O-200 good for 100 ponies. The plane has only logged 105 hours […]
