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Airshows & Fly-Ins
High Water and High Performance: The Comanche’s Resilience
In 1972, Hurricane Agnes didn’t just flood Lock Haven — it ended the production of the iconic Piper Comanche. Decades later, pilot Pat Brown proves that while nature can stop a factory, it can’t dampen the spirit of an aviator dedicated to keeping this classic, high-performance machine in the sky.
Everybody Loves Air Shows
As part of the FAA’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the agency recently posted a video on YouTube looking at where air shows began. The National Air & Space Museum’s Aviation Historian Dorothy Cochrane walks us through the Thomas W. Haas “We All Fly” gallery to discuss the moment when general aviation truly took off.
Short Wing Piper Club Heads to KGXY for 2026 Convention
The Short Wing Piper Club holds its 2026 convention June 22–26 at Greeley-Weld County Airport (KGXY). The event features mountain flying, warbird rides, and technical tours of Univair and BAS Parts Sales.
The Real Magic of SUN ’n FUN
The moment the SUN ’n FUN grounds come into view, something shifts. It doesn’t feel like arriving at an event, it feels like coming home. Across the field, familiar faces reappear, conversations pick up where they left off, and new connections are made just as quickly as old ones are renewed.
Picture of the Day: A Stearman at SUN ‘n FUN
Dan Sherburn submitted this photo and note: “A Stearman in the morning at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Living Large: The Pilot Who Turned a Giant Antonov Into a Studio Apartment
Retired helicopter pilot Douglas Fulton brings his massive, Polish-built Antonov AN-2 to the 2026 SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo. Discover the unique history of this “flying apartment” and the adventurous spirit of the man who calls its cabin home.
Picture of the Day: Leaving SUN ‘n FUN
Kjersti Kittelson submitted this photo and note: “Heading home to Minnesota after two days at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. Pretty King Air wingtip view of Lakeland, Florida, from above.”
Picture of the Day: Night Magic
General Aviation News photographer Matt Genuardi sent in this photo taken during the night air show at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, held April 14-19 in Lakeland, Florida, which showcases NASA’s Super Guppy.