The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) joined with Dynon Avionics at SUN ’n FUN to reveal they have established a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process to install Dynon’s EFIS-D10A in certificated aircraft. This allows innovations developed for the amateur-built aircraft fleet to make their way into Cessna 150s, 152s, and 172s, as well asPiper PA-28 and […]
Paying for ATC at SUN ‘n FUN
In the weeks before SUN ’n FUN opened, fly-in officials found themselves scrambling after the FAA told them the estimate for air traffic control services at this year’s event would be a whopping $325,000. That’s a big difference from last year’s bill of $202,000. “We told them we can’t survive,” recalls SUN ’n FUN President […]
Redbird Flight premieres online video series
Redbird Flight Simulation’s latest adventure, an online show called Winging It, took flight during a premiere event at SUN ’n FUN. Winging It host Brittney Miculka (pictured above) will travel to 10 locations across the country to promote pilot proficiency and showcase the best in aviation education. Viewers can follow Brittney on her cross country trip […]
Soloy acquires Tradewinds Turbine A36 STC
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Soloy Aviation Solutions is buying the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Tradewinds Turbine Bonanza conversion package. “We are excited to have reached an agreement with Don Brooks, the current owner of the Tradewinds Turbine Bonanza STC,” stated James Cowan, CEO Soloy Aviation. “With its 450 shaft horsepower, 250-B17 series Rolls-Royce engine, […]
Avidyne adds iPad-based controller, display
Avidyne has added an iPad-based application – the IFD100 – that mimics all the functionality of its IFD-series GPS Flight Management System. The app is a fully redundant, large-format map that wirelessly connect to IFD 4- and 5-series units. All knob and touch functionality can now be controlled remotely by the app in real time. ADS-B […]
MyGoFlight debuts iPad rail mount
MyGoFlight has extended the functionality of the sun shade monorail systems found in many turboprop, jet and commercial airliners. The new iPad Rail Mount clips in to the monorail, slides into place and is then securely tightened anywhere along the rail. ”Placing the iPad overhead and centered between me and the co-pilot proved to be […]
Fuel exhaustion brings down Beech A36
The Beech A36 departed on the accident flight, and after flying 1 hour, 18 minutes using fuel from the left tank, the pilot switched fuel tanks, and the engine lost power. A passenger reported that there was a strong headwind, so the pilot was diverting for fuel. Attempts to restore power were unsuccessful. During the […]
Picture of the day: Early morning takeoff at #SnF16
Photographers at SUN ‘n FUN snapped this photo on opening day of balloons inflating in Paradise City, the Light-Sport Aircraft area of the annual fly-in. The six-day show opened Tuesday and will run through Sunday, April 10.
SUN ‘n FUN by the numbers
For the first time in SUN ’n FUN history, the fly-in opens not only debt free, but with more than $500,000 in the bank. That’s the latest report from SUN ’n FUN President John “Lites” Leenhouts, who added that the fly-in also has $175,000 that it is building into an endowment fund. “That means we […]