SEBRING, Fla. — The Sebring Expo, considered the premiere light-sport aircraft show in the nation, is extending a special welcome to owners and enthusiasts of homebuilt aircraft to participate in the 2014 event, slated for Jan. 16-19. “We’ve noticed a lot of crossover in avionics and other equipment between light-sport aircraft and homebuilts, and we’re […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Aircraft Spruce slates Customer Appreciation Day
Aircraft Spruce will host its annual Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, Oct. 5, at all three of its locations. Visit Aircraft Spruce West at 225 Airport Circle in Corona, Calif., close to the Corona Airport (KAJO) from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Aircraft Spruce East at 452 Dividend Drive in Peachtree City, Ga., beside Falcon Field (KFFC) […]
Zenith Hangar Day draws a crowd
MEXICO, Mo. – Zenith Aircraft hosted its 22nd Annual Hangar Day Sept. 21, drawing an crowd of nearly 400 people. Originally established as a community event to draw out local people, Zenith’s Hangar Day gradually transitioned to an event that is primarily for aircraft builders. Approximately 25 finished Zenith aircraft kits were flown in, with […]
Eclipse to debut first production Eclipse 550 at NBAA
The first production Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet will be on display at the 2013 National Business Aviation Association Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. The Eclipse 550 adds as standard equipment dual WAAS (LPV) GPS receivers, XM weather, anti-skid brakes, Jeppesen tall approach plates, a dual and redundant channel FMS, and a new Independent Standby Display. […]
RC show slated for GMU
On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Blue Ridge Radio Control Club (BRRC), Western Carolina Radio Control Club (WCRC) and Firetower Fliers will host a free Radio Controlled (RC) Aircraft Show at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina. The event, which begins at 11 a.m., will feature airplanes and helicopters that are capable of flying […]
Scenes from the Skagit Flight Fest
The Skagit Flight Fest took place Sept. 7 at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash. According to organizers, about 3,000 people attended the free event. Festival producers were Port of Skagit, Skagit Airport Support Association and Burlington Chamber of Commerce. Airshow performers included: Bud Granley (T-6 plus Yak 55) Ross Granley (Yak 18 with […]
CFAA to debut student-led live radio show
LAKELAND, Fla. – Students from the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, led by Robert Decker, will debut a live radio show on Wednesday, Sept. 25 (3 pm EST) on SNF Radio. The show can be heard on AM 1510 in the immediate area of Lakeland Linder Airport or online at LiveATC.net/SNF.
Rotors to Remember support firefighters
Prescott Valley, Ariz. — Guidance Aviation, in partnership with Tim’s Toyota Center and the 2013 Yavapai Fair, will provide helicopter rides during “Rotors to Remember” in support of the Prescott Firefighter’s Charities. The fundraising flights will take place on Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Yavapai Fair. Helicopter flights will take place […]
Red Bull Flying Competition makes splash with five competitions in one day
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The National Red Bull Flugtag, the homemade flying craft competition, took off in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Sept. 22, and landed in Long Beach, Calif., with layovers in Miami, Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth. Adding to the already-extraordinary day, the The Chicken Whisperers, a team of aerospace and mechanical engineers from Palo Alto, […]