The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), together with the Van Nuys Airport Association (VNAA) and the Southern California Aviation Association (SCAA) are hosting an event focused on careers in Business Aviation April 11. The event begins at 3 p.m. at TWC Aviation. A panel of business aviation professionals representing various careers in the field of […]
New Bonanza G36 interior debuts
Hawker Beechcraft, which featured its entire Beechcraft product lineup at last week’s Sun ’n Fun, including Premier IA, King Air 350i, King Air 250, King Air C90GTx, and Baron G58, as well as a Bonanza G36 debuting the new interior package announced last fall. “Sun ’n Fun is a great venue to debut this new […]
Terrafugia flies first production prototype
Plattsburgh, N.Y. – The first production prototype of Terrafugia‘s Transition flying car flew from Plattsburgh International on March 23. The aircraft has “also successfully conducted initial drive and conversion testing,” stated a company press release. The flight reached an altitude of 1400-feet AGL and last eight minutes while remaining in the vicinity of the airport. Two […]
First flight, last flight for pilot
This April 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Kolb Mark3X. Injuries: 1 Fatal Location: Charleston, S.C. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The accident flight was the first flight for the airplane. […]
Knots 2U acquires Globe Fiberglass
Burlington, Wisc. – Knots 2U in December 2011 acquired Lakeland, Florida-based Globe Fiberglass. “The dust is pretty well settled and everything is in production here in Burlington now,” stated Knots 2U’s John Bailey. Knots 2U makes and sells parts for Aerostar, Beechcraft, Cessna, McDonnell-Douglas, Piper, Rockwell Commander and other makes. For more than 30 years Knots 2U has manufactured […]
A banner year for general aviation
This has actually been a banner year for general aviation, according to U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), who hosted a Town Hall Meeting Saturday morning on the Sun ’n Fun campus. “We got a lot done in the FAA reauthorization,” he reported. Among the victories were amendments that protect Through The Fence agreements — “I think […]
Sixth issue of SUN ‘n FUN Today ready to read
The sixth issue of SUN ‘n FUN Today is online. Read it here. SUN ‘n FUN Today includes show coverage, photo spreads of aircraft on the field and in the skies, plus advertised show specials for those wandering the vendor areas. Be sure to pick up a copy each day of the show either in print […]
CAP Squadron launches at high school on Sun ’n Fun campus
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) officially opened a Composite Squadron at the Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA) on the Sun ’n Fun campus on Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. The new squadron boasts 59 cadets and 17 senior members under the command of newly commissioned First Lieutenant Lori Bradner. “More than 18 months ago, Cadet Lieutenant […]
Florida Wing moving to Sun ‘n Fun
Sun ’n Fun President John “Lites” Leenhouts, CAP Florida Wing Commander Colonel Michael Cook, and Vice Commander Lieutenant Colonel Phil Zedonek joined together Saturday at Sun ’n Fun to announce that the headquarters of the Florida Wing of the CAP will be moving to the Sun ’n Fun campus on Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport. “The Florida Wing […]