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 […]
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 […]