The Thunderbirds arrived in style this afternoon at Sun ’n Fun. Click below for some photos show by General Aviation News’ own Ben Sclair and Russell Kasselman.
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Bouncing back from the tornado
If your airplane — the one you spent hours building — was destroyed by a tornado at a fly-in, you might be reluctant to go back to that event. Not so for the members of Explorer Post 491, who lost their Kitfox III in last year’s tornado. The kids, who spent a year building, the […]
Hints for Homebuilders surpasses 2.5 million hits
EAA’s Hints for Homebuilders video series, which has more than 245 videos, has has surpassed 2.5 million plays by aviators worldwide. The series, hosted by experienced aircraft builders for builders of all levels, was introduced in March 2008. Since then, the variety and depth of the videos have continued to expand to meet the demand […]
Sky Arrow to be built by Italian company
The Sky Arrow is back in production. Magnaghi Aeronautica, one of the largest Italian aerospace groups, has put the popular high-wing tandem seat LSA back into production. The Hansen Air Group based in Kennsaw, Ga., is the North American distributor for the Sky Arrow. The design is coming back to production with some improvements, such […]
A familiar frame, a different name
For some aircraft it’s the (air)frame, not the name that sells it. Such is the case with the Polish-built AT-4, an airframe that was introduced to the American market a few years back as the GOBOSH (which stands for Go Big Or Stay Home) 700. GOBOSH went out of business in 2009, but the AT-4 […]
Mobile Link updated
A free firmware update will be released April 10 for Baron Services’ Mobile Link device on April 10, officials said at Sun ’n Fun. The Mobile Link allows XM WX Satellite Weather subscribers to display onboard weather data by running compatible apps on their mobile devices, including the iPhone and iPad. Firmware update 2.0 will […]
A captivating scene at Sun ’n Fun
By CONNIE SUE WHITE, Flying managing editor and Sun ’n Fun Today guest writer The scene of the Martin family relaxing Wednesday morning in the Vintage Area at Sun ’n Fun next to their just restored 1946 Fairchild, is captivating for more than one reason. A young family camping next to an antique airplane they […]
Mustangs & Mustangs at Fantasy of Flight
Anyone who loves the purr of a Mustang engine or the whirr of an airplane propeller will find their version of heaven on earth at the 15th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs: Legends Havin’ Fun aircraft and automobile show on Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, […]
Jeppesen debuts general aviation portal
On Thursday at Sun ’n Fun, Jeppesen officials unveiled a new web portal for general aviation pilots called MyJeppesen.com. It will go live April 17, said David Wright, the company’s director of GA client management. MyJeppesen.com provides pilots with access to global graphic and text weather information, subscription management, product information, and customer support. “This […]