Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has declared April “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” The proclamation highlights the vital role general aviation plays in supporting the communities throughout Missouri and the country. In Missouri, the general aviation industry contributes an estimated $2.4 billion into the economy every year and supports 16,000 jobs. “We thank Governor Nixon for recognizing […]
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Sennheiser teams with EAA for Eagle Flights
Today at SUN ’n FUN, Sennheiser announced it will be supporting EAA‘s Eagle Flights, a program designed to help adults overcome obstacles to pilot training. The new program, which builds on the success of EAA’s Young Eagles program, presents a long-term opportunity for new pilots become part of the EAA aviation community, according to Sennheiser […]
Cirrus launches ownership program for non-pilots
DULUTH, Minn. — Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled Cirrus On Demand, an ownership solution that puts the convenience and capability of general aviation at the command of new Cirrus Aircraft owners who are not currently pilots. With the Cirrus On Demand program, a certified Cirrus pilot is at the disposal of a new Cirrus Aircraft owner. […]
Dynon Avionics offers rebate
Dynon Avionics is offering a $130 rebate to pilots who buy the D1 Pocket Panel, a backup attitude instrument. For a limited time the D1 is $1,295 after rebate. All D1s purchased between now and June 30 are eligible for the rebate. To claim the rebate customers must submit a completed rebate form, along with […]
Teens-In-Flight helps kids soar
By BILL WALKER Retired Marine Col. Jack Howell’s longtime interest in aviation and his wish to assist the children of military members wounded or killed in action provided the inspiration for creating the aviation foundation Teens-In-Flight. “We give flight instruction to the children of these service members,” Howell said. “Twenty-eight youth in two Florida locations […]
WASPs seek donations for Tournament of Roses Parade float
As SUN ’n FUN celebrates the 70th anniversary of the creation of Women Airforce Service Pilots Thursday, efforts are underway to raise enough money to have a WASP float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. “The theme of this year’s parade is ‘making dreams come true,’” noted Kate Landdeck, WASP historian and coordinator for […]
Bob Hoover among those to be inducted into Flight Path of Fame
On Friday, April 12, at 12:30 p.m., SUN ‘n FUN will add the names of Bob Hoover, James Kent “Jimmy” Leeward (1936 –2011) and Freddie Cabanas (1954-2013) to its Flight Path Hall of Fame. The Flight Path of Fame recognizes those performers that over the history of SUN ‘n FUN have greatly contributed to its […]
AOPA Flight Training Excellence Awards launches poll of pilot experiences
Wednesday at SUN ’n FUN, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) launched an online poll that will be the basis for its 2013 Flight Training Excellence Awards. “Our awards program, and this unique pilot poll, will give people a great opportunity to share feedback on their flight training experiences,” said Shannon Yeager, vice president […]
Live webstream from SUN ’n FUN from Other People’s Airplanes
David Allen, the man in front of the camera at the Other People’s Airplanes video blog, is streaming episodes of the show live from around the grounds at SUN ‘n FUN. He is joined each day by Ben Sclair, publisher of General Aviation News. The show is scheduled for 3:30 pm (EST) each day except […]