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 […]
SAFE launches mentoring program
Would you like to be a mentor, but you’re not exactly sure what to do? The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) can help you figure it out. “We’re here to answer questions,” noted SAFE’s Doug Stewart, one of the founding members of the organization, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary at Sun ‘n […]
‘Girls Take Flight’
The girls of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County in Florida headed into the air as they participated in a “Girls Take Flight” program during spring break. During the week of March 29-April 2, girls learned about careers in aviation, toured the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, practice flying in a flight simulator and then went for a […]
Michelin to expand N.C. aircraft tire facility
Michelin North America is investing $11.3 million dollars to expand its aviation tire operations in Norwood, N.C. Beginning in the second half of 2010, the company will add aviation tire retreading to its current aviation new tire manufacturing at the site. The project is expected to create 74 new jobs phased in over the next […]
Heritage Aviation opens new FBO at BTV
Heritage Aviation will unveil its new, 79,000-square-foot FBO at Vermont’s Burlington International Airport (BTV) May 20. Heritage Aviation caters to transient pilots, their passengers, and aircraft owners. The facility houses a lounge featuring handcrafted furnishings by Vermont artisans of natural woods, stone and textiles from reclaimed and sustainable sources. The FBO features a gym, game […]
Bad landing results in fire
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: Cessna 152. Injuries: None. Location: El Cajon, Calif. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student was on a solo flight to practice touch-and-go […]
As Sun ‘n Fun kicks off, new LAL director reminds pilots ‘we’re here the rest of year’
You might say Gene Conrad is in the family business. The new director of Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL), home to this week’s Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In, was born in Oshkosh, where his father was director of the airport. Conrad grew up on airports, as his dad took over management positions at Huntsville International Airport (HSV) […]