At the 2017 SUN ‘n FUN, Daher unveiled the TBM 910 as the newest member of its TBM business turboprop aircraft family, succeeding the TBM 900 version with the incorporation of a next-generation integrated flight deck, along with cabin interior and safety enhancements. Key changes are the TBM 910’s Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck, which succeeds […]
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15-year-old awarded 10-year volunteer pin at SUN ‘n FUN
SUN ‘n FUN Board member Steve Thomas presents Jacob Lutz, long-time volunteer Harry Silcox’s grandson, his 10-year volunteer pin. According to Harry, Jacob started volunteering when he was just 5 years old, helping in Main Registration by carrying the program books into the office, as well as hauling keyboards and other equipment into the old Florida […]
Lots of sun, lots more fun
We’re lined up two abreast on Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport’s big Runway 27, slightly staggered like fighters on an aircraft carrier’s deck. Ahead of us a flight of two massive T-28 Trojans in Navy colors thunder down the runway. The T-28s lift into pale morning sky and the tower radios that it’s our turn to takeoff. […]
Two new classics
Scot Warren of Warren Aircraft, a dealer based in Texas for WACO Aircraft, sent in this photo, taken at last week’s SUN ‘n FUN, with a brief note: “Two new classics.” WACO was exhibiting next to Harley Davidson of Lakeland, Florida.
Practice makes perfect
Ace photographer Matt Genuardi snapped these shots Thursday, April 6, 2017, at SUN ‘n FUN while the Blue Angels were practicing their routine for the upcoming airshows.
Michael Goulian kicks off 30th year as airshow star
When Michael Goulian took to the skies on opening day of SUN ‘n FUN, it was a performance he’ll remember. As he kicked off this year’s airshow season at SUN ’n FUN, he also kicked off his 30th anniversary of performing in airshows. Goulian’s first airshow flight was a home affair at Hanscom Field in […]
RevoLT STOL Trike debuts
Evolution Aircraft unveiled a new STOL trike — the RevoLT — at SUN ‘n FUN. The RevoLT is a two-seat model that is both lighter and more affordable than the company’s flagship trike, the REVO, according to company officials. The RevoLT is a purpose-built open air STOL trike that the company states is a new […]
Fun at SUN ‘n FUN
At this week’s SUN ‘n FUN, 11-year-old Liam Givati from Israel, got the chance to fly a link trainer at the Kids Zone in the Piedmont Aerospace Laboratory. Liam says he wants to be a pilot for the Israeli Air Force when he grows up.
SUN ‘n FUN Seabirds Splash-In a success
Perfect weather and a purpose-built seaplane base combined to make the SUN ’n FUN Seabirds Splash-in a success this year, according to organizers. Previously held on the shore of a lake adjacent to Fantasy of Flight, the annual seaplane event has been without a home for several years. “We are very pleased with the turn-out,” […]