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 […]
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 […]
