Frederick A. Johnsen, who is General Aviation News’ Of Wings & Things columnist, is also working on the staff of SUN ‘n FUN Today, the daily newspaper of the fly-in. He submitted this photograph for Picture of the Day of a Waco on floats flying by the show grounds. Would you like to have your […]
Transition to the Sky
One of the many educational events hosted by SUN ‘n FUN during the year is a new program called Transition to the Sky. Designed to introduce flying to travelers with special needs, Transition to the Sky allows people to experience the process and the procedures of commercial air travel. The step-by-step practice and explanation of […]
Alaska aircraft registration proposal withdrawn
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is withdrawing – for the time being – a controversial aircraft registration plan. Alaska Airmen Association leadership and membership feedback were key to stopping the proposal as originally proposed. But in a message to members, officials with the association note: “This does not mean that the registration […]
Aerobatics and ADS-B
By DAVE HUGHES, FAA As of Jan. 1, 2020, ADS-B-Out will be required in most controlled airspace — and that includes pilots who are practicing aerobatics, performing in an airshow, or competing in an event such as this week’s SUN ’n FUN. This requirement is no different from the current requirement to use an operating transponder […]
Terrafugia creates new U.S. jobs
WOBURN, Mass. – Terrafugia created 75 new US-based jobs within the past 12 months and is on track to add at least another 50 more by the end of the year, according to company officials. Terrafugia, which is developing a flying car, is owned by Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group (Geely Holding), a privately owned Fortune 500 […]
Ross Aviation acquires Alaska Aerofuel FBO in Fairbanks
Ross Aviation has acquired the Alaska Aerofuel FBO on the Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA) in Alaska. Alaska Aerofuel features a terminal that includes an on-site US Customs and Immigrations clearance office. Alaska Aerofuel specializes in quick turnarounds, deicing, and has hangar space available for overnight parking, noted a company representative. Alaska AeroFuel will retain its name and […]
Student dies in training flight
The flight instructor was demonstrating a takeoff to the student pilot in the tailwheel-equipped Bellanca 7GCBC. During the takeoff from the airport in Midlothian, Texas, the instructor was flying the airplane and was seated in the rear seat, with the student pilot observing and following along on the flight controls in the front seat. The […]
Picture of the day: Lights, camera, action
Photographer Jose Ramos, who helps at the Nikon Professional Services booth in the Media Center at SUN ‘n FUN, submitted this photo of “The Movie Memphis Belle” on the ramp at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport for this week’s fly-in. The B-17, which had the title role in a movie focusing on World War II aviators in […]
Making connections that count
Generally speaking, most people are pretty decent. Given the chance to offer help to others, they will. Or at least they’ll try. Unfortunately, we often mistake that willingness to assist for the ability to be helpful. Unfortunately, things don’t always work that way. When my middle child was about seven years old, she decided she […]