Building on the success of AOPA Live at last year’s AOPA Aviation Summit, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association will offer live, streaming coverage from the event that traditionally marks the start of the flying season in the United States, the 2010 Sun ’n Fun Fly-In. Programming, which runs Thursday through Saturday, will help bring […]
Unlatched door, spongy brakes bad combo
This April 2008 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: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: None. Location: Columbus, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was practicing crosswind landings under the supervision of […]
Flight Design debuts floats, new models
Flight Design, which manufactures the best-selling Light Sport Aircraft in the U.S., is not sitting on its laurels. The German company, which already offers several models, including the CTLS (pictured), the MC and the CTLS Lite, is debuting another model, the CTLS-HL (for High Lift) Turbocharged model. It’s also busy on a joint venture with […]
What’s in a name?
You may have noticed that Sun ‘n Fun has changed its name this year. It’s official name now is the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo. “That was done to recognize what has developed over the past 36 years,” said Jim Bernegger, the fly-in’s spokesman. “What started as an enthusiasts’ fly-in has grown into […]
SwiftFuel powers Seminole to be flown by Lindbergh’s grandson at Sun ‘n Fun
Erik Lindbergh, grandson of Charles Lindbergh, will pilot an aircraft powered by a no-lead fuel developed from biomass and other sources during the 36th annual Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Fla., which kicks off today. Each day of the event, staff from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Green Fleet team, including Lindbergh as […]
Cessna celebrates 25th anniversary of the Caravan
Cessna Aircraft Co. is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Caravan at the Sun ’n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla. A Grand Caravan with a special 25th anniversary paint scheme is on static display at the Cessna exhibit during the event. “The Caravan has been a tremendous success for Cessna. Its order book has remained […]
Sun ‘n Fun Radio streaming live
Can’t make it to Sun ‘n Fun this week? You can listen in to the show via Sun ‘n Fun Radio, which is being audio streamed over the Internet, thanks to a partnership with LiveATC.net. Listeners all over the world will be able to go to the Sun ‘n Fun website or the LiveATC.net website, […]
Piper delivers first LSA
Piper Aircraft President and CEO Kevin Gould handed over the keys to the very first PiperSport, the company’s new Light Sport Aircraft, on opening day of Sun ‘n Fun. The three co-owners, all from Miami, are Charlie Carlon, a 20,000-hour former Delta Airlines pilot who works for Airbus North America teaching pilots how to fly […]
LSA Holiday slated
The world’s first recreational gathering for Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) will be held in Sebastian, Florida, June 4-6 at Sebastian Municipal Airport (X26). Sponsored by the Sebastian tourism board, the event will offer a menu of recreational activities, including aviation events, golf, boating, kayaking, hiking, music, camping, shopping and even massages. The Sebastian team plans […]