Sun ‘N Fun

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 […]

I was browsing the local paper this week and noticed a letter from a resident calling out my local airport at Venice for having installed a very expensive EMAS runway overrun system. You’re familiar with these, I’m sure. EMAS is engineered material arresting system and in this context, it refers to sophisticated foam concrete blocks […]

At Sun ‘n Fun early in the week, I got a good long sit in Mooney’s new M10T mockup, which they unveiled for the first time in the U.S. First impression: It’s big. Like Cirrus big. The cabin interior is about 48 inches wide, so it will easily accommodate two 21st century Americans rather than […]

CubCrafters debuted its EX-2 at Sun ‘n Fun 2015 with a number of airframe design improvements over the original EX model. view on YouTube

Anxious to get in the air? Join AVweb and Harrison Smith for a flight in Just Aircraft’s SuperSTOL Stretch XL at Sun ‘n Fun. view on YouTube

It’s taking a roundabout route, but a Sonex kit complete with engine is heading to a youth program in Georgia. AVweb’s Elaine Kauh spoke with Sonex GM Mark Schaible about the generous gift that benefits youth not only in Georgia but all over the country. Duration: 2:50 File Size: 2.6 MB download here

WingX Pro7, the popular EFB app for iPads and iPhones, will be available for Android in the coming weeks, Hilton Software LLC announced at the Sun ‘n Fun show in Lakeland, Florida.The Android version will roll out withVFR Sectionals, IFR High and Low Enroute charts, routing,weather, TFRs, and Special Use Airspace overlays. It also adds […]

At Sun ‘n Fun 2015, Aerotrek is showing off its line of nicely made light sport aircraft. In an industry where the average LSA price is about $130,000, these airplanes are an excellent value at $89,000. Rob Rollinson gave AVweb a tour of the aircraft. view on YouTube