When you think corporate airplane, the image of Gulfstreams and Citation jets may come to mind. The folks at ComLine Pro have something else in mind: a 1969 Polish-built PZL. “The PZL attracts a lot of attention because it’s so unusual,” said pilot Greg Custer from Auburn, Ala. “Most people don’t recognize it.” He explains […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Changing lives, one rivet at a time
Interested in building an airplane, but just not sure if you can do it? Those who attended Sun ’n Fun last week found that they could hone their skills — and increase their confidence — at the Sun ’n Fun Workshops. This year there were 14 workshops offered near the Buehler Restoration Center and the Florida […]
New Bonanza G36 interior debuts
Hawker Beechcraft, which featured its entire Beechcraft product lineup at last week’s Sun ’n Fun, including Premier IA, King Air 350i, King Air 250, King Air C90GTx, and Baron G58, as well as a Bonanza G36 debuting the new interior package announced last fall. “Sun ’n Fun is a great venue to debut this new […]
Terrafugia flies first production prototype
Plattsburgh, N.Y. – The first production prototype of Terrafugia‘s Transition flying car flew from Plattsburgh International on March 23. The aircraft has “also successfully conducted initial drive and conversion testing,” stated a company press release. The flight reached an altitude of 1400-feet AGL and last eight minutes while remaining in the vicinity of the airport. Two […]
A banner year for general aviation
This has actually been a banner year for general aviation, according to U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), who hosted a Town Hall Meeting Saturday morning on the Sun ’n Fun campus. “We got a lot done in the FAA reauthorization,” he reported. Among the victories were amendments that protect Through The Fence agreements — “I think […]
Sixth issue of SUN ‘n FUN Today ready to read
The sixth issue of SUN ‘n FUN Today is online. Read it here. SUN ‘n FUN Today includes show coverage, photo spreads of aircraft on the field and in the skies, plus advertised show specials for those wandering the vendor areas. Be sure to pick up a copy each day of the show either in print […]
CAP Squadron launches at high school on Sun ’n Fun campus
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) officially opened a Composite Squadron at the Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA) on the Sun ’n Fun campus on Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. The new squadron boasts 59 cadets and 17 senior members under the command of newly commissioned First Lieutenant Lori Bradner. “More than 18 months ago, Cadet Lieutenant […]
New TBM owner at Sun ’n Fun
As this year’s Sun ’n Fun winds down today, there’s a new TBM 850 owner: Dr. Bruce Feldstein of New Hampshire. The sale was made at the fly-in by Ken Dono, director of sales at Columbia Aircraft Sales, TBM distributor for the northeastern USA. “This is the first time we have sold a TBM 850 during […]
AOPA Foundation’s Hat in the Ring Society to honor GA
The AOPA Foundation has unveiled a plan to expand its Hat in the Ring Society and bestow four awards on those in the general aviation industry who have made significant strides in each of the categories. The society, chaired by actor and GA advocate Morgan Freeman and co-chaired by author Stuart Woods, air race pilot […]