Seaplane-A-Palooza, held every year the weekend before the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, began on Friday April 9, 2021, with much promise for the weekend — but Mother Nature intervened and blew it away on Saturday and Sunday with heavy winds and rain.
EAA chapter’s youth program focus of new TV show
EAA Chapter 534’s youth program, called Squadron 534, gets a chance to shine in the spotlight thanks to a new show put together by the Florida Aviation Network.
A gaggle Of L-39s
It’s a pretty cool day at the airport when a gaggle of L-39s stop by.
KLEE Splash-In a success
The second annual Splash-In at the new seaplane base at Leesburg International Airport in Florida brought in more than 40 seaplanes.
When acronyms come together
When acronyms come together, it can only be good for general aviation.
Flying with Jack Hallett, age 94 to 100
The documentary chronicles the many aircraft the 100-year-old WWII fighter pilot has flown since being “adopted” by the aviation family at KLEE: L-39 Albatros Jet, twin engine Arrowstar, Pitts S-2B, Zlin, 1942 Boeing Stearman, P-51, Mooney, and a Swearingen SX-300.
World War II pilot’s 100th birthday bash
Two EAA chapters join forces to wish happy 100th birthday to a true hero.
Shelter from the storm
When Hurricane Eta threatened to hit Key West, a pilot found shelter from the storm with some new friends.
Where there’s a will there’s a way
EAA Chapter 534 member chip in to restore a 1964 Cessna 150D in the hopes it will teach kids how to fly.