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Skip Stewart carried away first place in the inaugural weekend of the eXtreme Airshow Challenge. “I flew my best and fortunately the judges liked what they saw,” Stewart said. “There was some awesome flying out there from everyone today, and I think I will really have to keep my game sharp if I have any […]

Sensenich Propellers, among the oldest in the aviation business, showed the newest of propeller technology at Sun ‘n Fun this year. Famous for its elegant wooden propellers – things of beauty as well as function – Sensenich featured its new composite props at its fly-in display. The ground-adjustable blades are built of carbon fiber and […]

Liberty Aerospace, manufacturer of the IFR-certified Liberty XL2, received its production certificate May 1 from the FAA. The Melbourne, Fla.-based company also entered the European general aviation market in April. As the XL2 is based on the Europa, a British light aircraft, the XL2 is “returning to its European roots,” according to Liberty President Tony […]

You can take the Kitfox, the popular, sporty, highwing experimental aircraft, off the endangered species list. John and Debra McBean, former SkyStar employees and owners of Sport Plane LLC, an Idaho-based builder’s assist center, have purchased the assets of SkyStar Aircraft Corp., the makers of the Kitfox. SkyStar declared bankruptcy in October 2005, leaving hundreds […]

Futurists have been writing about flying cars for at least 70 years. Larry Neal has been working on one for 12 years and his first version – the Super Sky Cycle – went on sale at Sun ‘n Fun in April. It is the first time in history that a truly roadworthy aircraft – one […]

Diamond Aircraft will install AmSafe Aviation Inflatable Restraints (AAIR) on board its new DA40 Diamond Star and DA42 Twin Star aircraft. The AAIR, an airbag designed, engineered, tested and certified exclusively for aviation, will be standard equipment for pilot and co-pilot seats, and optional equipment on the rear seats.

Last year at Sun ‘n Fun Joe and Chris Gagliano, a father-son aerospace design team from Titusville, Fla., unveiled their design for a pusher prop inverted V-tail Light Sport Aircraft. This year they returned to report the proof of concept model has flown, and quite successfully. “The proof of concept model is a full-sized aircraft,” […]

Extra Aircraft is celebrating is 25th anniversary this year, with celebrations that began at Sun ‘n Fun. As part of the anniversary celebrations, the company is sponsoring an essay contest for owners. The theme: “Why I Love My Extra.” Owners need to tell their story in 100 words or less. Essays will be judged by […]

Flying yourself to a show like Sun ‘n Fun is always exciting, but it was especially poignant for Herb Rose from Sacramento, Pa. Rose, 49, has been flying for just two years. He spent a year restoring a 1959 Cessna 150. This year he proudly flew the orange and white Cessna to the Lakeland aviation […]