STOL enthusiasts, industry-renowned pilots, and high-profile announcers are at SUN ’n FUN from places as far-flung as Alaska, Canada, and the Western U.S. They gather on the event grounds to demonstrate their impressive takeoff and spot-landing skills—often within astonishingly short distances.
In Case You Missed It
Completion Secrets
Selecting the right build location, having a solid plan and making a realistic budget are just a few of the things you can do to keep your project on track.
What’s New
Garmin offers a GTN 750 training app for iPads; Dynon Avionics and Pocket FMS announce availability of worldwide AeroData for SkyView EFIS;
Dressing Up an RV-12
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Van’s RV-12 builder Dave Martin was inspired to add wheelpants to his airplane after seeing the company prototype with them.
Error Chain
CozyJet dead-stick. Losing an engine was the least of the problems. It was a brake fire that almost destroyed this one-of-a-kind homebuilt.









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