Garmin and Jeppesen recently unveiled new wireless data transfer capabilities for Jeppesen terminal charts that are accessed through select Garmin avionics and the iOS-based Garmin Pilot app. “The ability to provide wireless data updates streamlines the flight preparation process and allows pilots to take the skies more quickly,” said Scott Reagan, director, Jeppesen OEM Client Management. […]
Fuel exhaustion brings down Jabiru
The pilot was landing at a dirt airstrip near his residence in Surprise, Arizona, when his engine quit while maneuvering at a low altitude. He landed the Jabiru in a field, perpendicular to the field’s furrows, resulting in the airplane coming to rest on its nose and sustaining damage to the propeller and nose landing gear, […]
Vive la France!
Photographer Kenneth Strohm captured even more photos as the French National Jet Team, Patrouille de France, arrived at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida, for SUN ‘n FUN. The jet team, which is only performing at five stops in the U.S. during their two-month tour, opened Tuesday’s airshow at SUN ‘n FUN.
A peek at the other Friendship 7
Of the thousands of aircraft on display at SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland, Florida, this week, one is of particular interest. While the Blue Angels thunder through their routine in the sky above and vendors from every corner of the continent display their latest and greatest wares, I will be at least a little bit distracted […]
Just having fun in the P-51
During this week’s SUN ‘n FUN, Stallion 51 will celebrate its 30th anniversary. The company, which provides flights and training in the iconic P-51 Mustang from its headquarters at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) near Orlando, is bringing some friends to the show to help it celebrate. On Wednesday, a gaggle of Mustangs will land at […]
SUN ’n FUN benefactor flies west
James C. Ray, 94, of Naples Florida, died peacefully on April 1, 2017, following a short illness. An entrepreneur, Ray donated millions of dollars to SUN ’n FUN, first to help build the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, then the hangar for the Lakeland Aero Club, and numerous other projects around the fly-in campus. “It was […]
Bahamas teams with SUN ‘n FUN on island airshow
For the first time in its history, SUN ’n FUN is sponsoring an airshow away from its campus in Florida. In conjunction with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, SUN ’n FUN is helping to organize the second annual Grand Bahama Island Air Show, which will be held May 19-20 at Taino Beach in Freeport. Air […]
Base Operations at Page Field in top 10
Base Operations at Page Field has been ranked in the top 10% of fixed-base operators by Aviation International News (AIN). This is the fifth consecutive year that Base Operations at Page Field has been named as a top FBO by AIN. In 2017, Base Operations ranked first in the Fort Myers/Naples area and scored in the […]
Ace Aviation named Aerocet dealer, service center
Aerocet has named Renton, Washington’s Ace Aviation as an authorized product dealer and service center. “Matching world class service with impeccable integrity and professionalism made Ace Aviation a natural choice for supporting Aerocet customers and products,” said Matt Sigfrinius, VP of OEM Sales at Aerocet. Ace Aviation is now the Washington, Oregon and California dealer […]