Air Shows & Events

Avidyne’s new DX50 data link transceiver playing on a FlightMax EX5000 FSD. [Click any image for a larger version.]   Palm Springs, California — Take almost any heading inaviation these days and evidence abounds of declines wrought by the whiplashoverreactions to 9-11 and the economic downturn already manifesting itself theday the Twin Towers fell. Yet […]

Click on any image to view a larger version. The daily airshow was as popular as ever. But some say… …the best “air” show… …was on the ground. And there were indeed… …plenty of airplanes to look at. Flying for real, simulated, and planning. The forums, seminars… …and hands-on workshops were popular as well. Return […]

Click on any image to view a larger version. The Florida sun was warm and inviting for the gatheringcrowds. With plenty to see outside… …and inside. Not to mention the airborne activities… …and those beee-utiful balloons! And lots of airplanes to see! Return to AVweb‘sSnF 2002 coverage …

[Click any photo for a larger image.] LAKELAND – Fly-ins attract a wide a variety of people, from those who love to see the static displays and marvel at the aerobatic performances to others who enjoy the educational aspect of these events. This year’s Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In was no different. Sure, the new aerobatic […]

Ultralight flight – it looks like fun in the sun to us. [Click any photo for a larger image.] LAKELAND – An event that came in on sunshine ended on a weak note Saturday after a Friday afternoon storm cut short the air show, stopped the evening ultralight aviating, stunted the annual party in Paradise […]

Bounce Trip: Sun ‘N Fun Participants Eager For Both Resiliency Of Grass-Roots Aviation On Display At Lakeland The Sunday morning balloon launch kicked off Sun ‘N Fun 2002. LAKELAND – As the sun set here Saturday evening, a feeling of imminent exultation seemed to permeate the grounds of Sun n Fun EAA Fly-In, edition 2002. […]

Why They Come … LAKELAND – Walking up the flag lined gate of this year’s Sun ‘n Fun entrance, it’s not hard to feel the energy of the largest southeastern U.S. fly-in of the spring — and this year, something special is in the air. You’ll hear it in the voice of the woman in […]

Click any image to view a larger version. (All images open in new windows.) Elegant, the Cessna 195 is just flat out elegant. The Panel isn’t exactly original, but it is straightforward and well equipped. From Georgia to Florida and back again, this patriotic RV waves the flag where ever it goes. While not available […]

While the majority of the country was settling in for a long struggle with the slush and snow of early winter, the gates to Sun n Fun’s Lakeland, Fla., facility were thrown open for a new special event. The pre-Super Bowl weekend of January 25th and 26th saw an RV Fly-In take place that may […]

Why They Come … LAKELAND – Walking up the flag lined gate of this year’s Sun ‘n Fun entrance, it’s not hard to feel the energy of the largest southeastern U.S. fly-in of the spring – and this year, something special is in the air. You’ll hear it in the voice of the woman in […]