We Fly The Cirrus Vision Jet Generation 2
A couple of big improvements make the latest single-engine jet from Cirrus a whole new experience.
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Stick Around For Sun ‘n Fun’s Saturday Night Airshow
The fly-in and expo’s night airshows have become must-watch events.
Sun ‘n Fun Day 3 — Lightning Fast Kit Aircraft, LSA Regulation Questions, and a Tribute
You wanna go fast? Of course you do. What pilot doesn’t want to go fast? Lightning Fast Now, ultralight pilots (me, for instance) will go on enthusiastically about the beauty of flying slowly, of drifting leisurely over the landscape at a “human speed” that allows enough time to enjoy the expanse of an aerial view of […]
Blue Angels Arrive At Sun “n Fun Via”¦.The Porta Potty Arrival?
The premier Navy demonstration team is set to rock and roll in Lakeland.
Lauderback Surpasses 10,000 Hours In P-51 Mustang At Sun ‘n Fun
Owner of Stallion 51 passes a big milestone.
Sun ‘n Fun Day 2 — As Summertime Approaches, Light-Sport Seaplanes Draw Interest
Seaplane flying is a specialty within aviation but it is one that has steady appeal and develops passionate aviators. I prefer to modify that “gear-up landing” line to… “There are pilots who love seaplane flying and there are those will love it.” Be forewarned: Once you touch your seaplane* or floatplane* to the water, it […]
Sling LA-LAL Flight Goes The Distance, But Runs Out Of Daylight
A Sling TSi lands at Sun ‘n Fun after a nonstop VFR flight from Southern California
Sun ‘n Fun 2019 …About to Open — Here’s a Sneak Peek of Two Creations
What’s new at Sun ‘n Fun 2019? Again, as I’ve observed for previous airshows, it appears impossible for all exhibitors to be ready by gates-open tomorrow, Tuesday April 2nd, 2019. As usual, it will somehow, magically come together and most attendees will be none the wiser. Early arrivers know the truth of which I speak. […]
The Little Light-Sport Aircraft Seaplane that Could, and Does… and Will
Most Americans know the childhood story about the “Little Engine that Could,” a tale of determination, working against long odds and succeeding despite them. I think that relates to SeaMax. Visually, SeaMax looks small, low, and compact compared to some LSA seaplanes. Taking nothing away from the others, SeaMax appears ready to fill a need […]
