Ask anyone at SUN ’n FUN about Albert Borchik and a smile immediately comes over their faces, followed by the slight glistening of tears in their eyes. That’s because for the first time in more than two decades, he’s not at the fly-in. He passed away suddenly Jan. 30. To commemorate his memory, several volunteers […]
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FedEx 727 dedicated at SUN ’n FUN
Top executives from FedEx Express were on hand at SUN ’n FUN Friday to dedicate the newest “classroom” on the SUN ’n FUN campus on Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. The donated Boeing 727, delivered in February to the SUN ‘n FUN campus, held a place of honor on the flightline during this year’s […]
$2 million and counting…
Flight Design USA has taken in $2 million worth of orders for its CT-line of light sport aircraft, “just since Sebring,” President Tom Peghiny said at SUN ’n FUN. Flight Design’s C4 boasts deposits for 80 aircraft worth $20 million. “There are enough $400,000 new four-seat aircraft,” says Flight Design CEO Matthias Betsch. “That is […]
Brazil delegation visits SUN ’n FUN
A delegation that includes representatives from Brazil’s Industries Federation System of Santa Catarina State, National Service of Industrial Apprenticeship, Wega Aircraft, Novaer Craft, and others were at SUN ’n FUN last week to promote newly announced incentives available to aircraft and aviation component manufacturers, as well as aviation-related services providers and other precision industries interested […]
Sequestration’s silver lining
The news last week that the FAA will delay closing 149 contract control towers should come as a bit of a relief to the folks at SUN ’n FUN, since Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport was among the first slated to close. That meant SUN ’n FUN had to come up with the money to pay controllers […]
Want to learn more about NextGen?
The FAA’s NextGen system is scheduled for launch by the end of the year. Are you ready for this change? Matchbox’s Jeffrey Boccaccio, NextGen columnist for General Aviation News, will offer a free presentation at SUN ’n FUN demonstrating how easy this transition will be for general aviation pilots, from an application and installation standpoints, not […]
Missouri governor declares April ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’
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 […]
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. […]