Air Shows & Events

At Sun ‘n Fun 2016, Garmin introduced a new portable GPS called the area 660. Here’s AVweb’s first look at the new product, which will be on display at the show. view on YouTube

At Sun ‘n Fun 2016, Just Aircraft is showing off its new Titan-powered SuperSTOL XL. Harrison Smith took AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli for a half-day demo flight in the new airplane, and here’s AVweb’s video report. view on YouTube

At Sun ‘n Fun 2016, ForeFlight is introducing some new features for its popular iOS application. Here’s a review of what’s new. view on YouTube

The Commemorative Air Force is at Sun ‘n Fun with one of airplanes it’s been flying the longest. The B-17Texas Raidersis a must for warbird buffs who want to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a true-to-life war machine. view on YouTube

General aviation manufacturers have been talking for years about revising Part 23, the rule that regulates certification of small aircraft, and a draft new rule was recently released by the FAA. This far-ranging rule will affect almost everyone involved in general aviation, especially aircraft buyers and aircraft manufacturers. Tom Peghiny, president of Flight Design USA, […]

Just in time for Sun ‘n Fun, the NTSB has issued a new Safety Alert aimed at pilots planning to fly in to an aviation event. “Arrivals at major fly-in events … pose unique challenges for pilots (and air traffic controllers),” the NTSB says, “including extremely high-density traffic, special flight and communication procedures, a rapidly […]

One of my least favorite things to do in covering shows like Sun ‘n Fun is flying airplanes. Yeah, no kidding. The reason is that shows are just too hectic. The demo period is often compressed to less than an hour and if I get a lousy, rushed video out of the experience, I’m doing […]

The rules that determine how airplanes are certified are changing. Tom Peghiny, president of Flight Design USA, talks with AVweb’s Mary Grady about the impact. Duration: 5:16 File Size: 7.2 MB download here

It’s barely April, and some parts of the East Coast woke to snowfalls this morning, but in Lakeland, Florida, it’s time for an early start to flying season with the opening of Sun ‘n Fun. The show has been tweaking its dates for several years, trying to satisfy fly-in pilots in search of perfect weather […]

The Weekender has a SocialFlight agenda that runs cross-country, from flyouts to a daylong expo. On Saturday, join the crowd at “Rancho Cylinderos,” on the south side of Sampley Field in Aguila, Arizona, for a free breakfast by flying or driving in. Gather at the hangar on the southwest end of the flight park under […]