Just two days after a tornado ripped through the Sun ’n Fun grounds, commemorative T-shirts proclaiming “I Survived SUN ‘n FUN” are available. Designed by the folks at PilotMall.com, who operate the retail store on the Sun ’n Fun grounds, the shirts were widely popular with crowds on Saturday. Only 500 of the shirts were […]
Summer Camp for Pilots
While initial and recurrent training for glass cockpit and high performance aircraft is readily available, pilots of “vintage” aircraft often find themselves out of luck when it comes to leading edge recurrent training, even though their beloved older aircraft make up the majority of the general aviation fleet. Sporty’s Flight Center is filling this training […]
Cirrus shows off 10th anniversary SR22
Cirrus Aircraft is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the SR22 with a limited commemorative edition. “What a 10 years it’s been,” said Todd Simmons, vp of marketing, on opening day of SUN ’n FUN, noting that of the 5,000 aircraft Cirrus has sold, 3,815 are SR22s. “Nine of the last 10 years it’s been the […]
Coffee funds flying
Rob Riggen, owner of Flying High Coffee, and Lynda Meeks, founder of the Girls With Wings program, met during SUN ’n FUN to firm up a deal where Flying High Coffee will help fund Girls With Wings scholarships. Girls With Wings is a non-profit organization designed to inspire girls to achieve their full potential. Flying […]
The Super Legend debuts
American Legend Aircraft Co. has introduced the Super Legend, an addition to the Legend Cub two-place sport aircraft lineup. The Super Legend sports the Lycoming 233 Series lightweight engine, as well as other performance enhancements, according to company officials. Features include a Super Cub-style pressure cowling and classic Super Cub paint scheme, while custom paint […]
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11
SUN ’n FUN will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the events that will forever be remembered as 9/11 today. The commemorative activities will lead up to — and be part of — the air show, highlighted by a parade of emergency vehicles prior to the air show; an airport aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle on […]
Rain ’n Pain
A possible tornado ripped through the SUN ’n FUN grounds Thursday afternoon, damaging airplanes, uprooting trees, tearing down exhibits, and sending folks rushing to find shelter in the hangars, museum, Buehler Restoration Center, and other secure buildings. Thankfully, there were only a few minor injuries, according to SUN ’n FUN officials who used SUN ’n […]
Honoring Ray Fiset
The engines workshop tent at SUN ’n FUN was renamed The Ray Fiset Engine Workshop Wednesday in honor of the long-time engines chairman who passed away last July. Fiset was a well-known figure at SUN ’n FUN, as well as Oshkosh, volunteering at both events for many, many years. Fiset, who also represented the Recreational […]
PiperJet mock-up makes SUN ’n FUN debut
Company unveils Ready, Set, Fly training program The PiperJet Altaire mock-up is at SUN ’n FUN for the first time, allowing visitors to get an up-close look at the company’s entry into the light jet market. “We are full speed ahead on the Altaire,” said Randy Grooms, Piper’s executive vice president, on opening day. After […]