While ace photographer Megan Vande Voort captured some of her usual great photographs of the Thunderbirds at the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, she also caught some unexpected shots, as well, including one of the demo team’s biggest (and littlest) fans.
Hidden school teaches A&Ps
The SUN ‘n FUN campus on Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida hides a school that offers classes in Airframe Mechanics and Aviation Powerplant Mechanics leading to FAA certificates — and potentially lucrative careers in the aviation industry.
ASA releases fourth edition of Airframe Systems
Originally written by Dale Crane in 1994, the textbook has been updated by an editorial team consisting of aviation mechanics, inspection authorization holders, university professors, aircraft owners, and aviation maintenance journalists.
Avfuel opens applications for 2022 scholarships
Several scholarships are available for flight training, tuition, earning a new rating, mechanics, and more.
Pictures of the Day: Kicking the tires
Airshows like the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, which ran April 5-10, provide a great opportunity for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to get up close to the aircraft they dream of owning one day. Photographer Jim Roberts sent in this collection of photos, snapped during one day on the SUN ‘n FUN grounds at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida.
Video: Airplanes and Coffee in Texas
A monthly gathering in Denton, Texas is worth the trip.
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Team wins Collier Trophy
To date, Ingenuity’s official logbook has entries for 24 flights and a cumulative flight time of over 43 minutes.
GAMA adds staff
Serra responsible for regulatory affairs in Europe, Brien to manage project, events and membership engagement.
Pictures of the Day: High-flying performances at SUN ‘n FUN 2022
Jim Roberts sent in these photos of the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team performing at the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, which opened April 5 and runs through April 10.