From engineering students to teachers to middle school students, a new pilot shelter will create learning opportunities and more.
Tennessee Teacher Named Aerospace Educator of the Year
Dan Mills has developed six aviation courses, helped write the Tennessee state aviation education standards, and created pathways that allow students to solo aircraft and earn pilot certifications at a low cost through community partnerships, according to officials with the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
PC-12 Sim Certified
Known as the Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE), the sims have been approved by the FAA and EASA and are available for training in the US through SIMCOM.
Student Bends 172 During First Solo
Probable Cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing.
Picture of the Day: Inside the Super Guppy
Ryan Cleaveland sent in this photo with a note: “The Super Guppy with its nose and cockpit section hinged open to access the huge cargo bay. A viewing platform was set up so those attending the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo could see inside.”
The Photonanza: Chasing the Perfect Shot
A Bonanza with STC’d custom photography windows becomes the perfect platform for air-to-air photography.
Couldn’t Make It To SUN ‘n FUN This Year?
You can see the best of the air shows at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in this video from AirshowStuffVideos. It even includes scenes from the night air show.
Piper Aircraft Introduces 7‑Blade MT‑Propeller as Factory Option for FURY
The new propeller provides M700 FURY owners with notable performance improvements, including decreased takeoff distance, higher climb rate, and a quieter cabin, according to Piper officials.
Garmin Unveils Aviator Smartwatch With Satellite Connectivity
Garmin has introduced the D2 Mach 2 Pro, an aviator smartwatch equipped with inReach technology for two-way satellite and cellular connectivity between flights — giving aviators access to text messaging, voice calling, SOS capabilities, and more without a cell phone connection.