Brazilian Hummingbird Gyros Come to North America
There are two major experimental gyrocopter companies in Brazil—Montalva and the upscale Hummingbird Industrial Aeronautica. Helicopters International of Winter Garden, Florida has taken on...
Light and Inexpensive AirLite Reciever
Pushing the boundaries of weight and cost, Radiant Instruments debuted its AirLite aviation band receiver at Sun 'n Fun this week. Fitting in the...
Hangar “E”
Most visitors to Sun 'n Fun are familiar with the outside display areas for vendors. They are occupied by companies selling airframes, kits, engines,...
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal: Sun ‘n Fun 2022 #5
I swear I was not searching for a story. All I wanted was a Denver omelette at the Scotty Suz Home Cookin Café. Although...
Homebuilt Camping Celebrates Mardi Gras Night
Homebuilt Camping at Sun 'n Fun has a legendary reputation for hospitality and fellowship. It's not just a place to camp next to your...
A Seventh Thunderbird Flies In
The current Thunderbird squadron flew into Sun 'n Fun on Monday with great fanfare, media briefings and photo ops. This morning, Peter Magnuson piloted...
Gyro Technic Gyroplanes at Sun ‘n Fun
Gyroplane designs have come and gone over the years. Igor Bensen made a huge splash in the 1970’s with the Bensen Gyrocopter on the...
On the Road (to SnF) Again
One of the great things about being an aviation writer is the opportunity to get out and meet other aviators, see their airplanes, find...
FAA Medical Special Issuance Wait Time
We spotted this aviator at Sun 'n Fun waiting for the FAA to rule on his Special Issuance Medical.
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal: Sun ‘n Fun 2022 #4
Being an old person, and being in the state of Florida, an inordinate fraction of the day is spent contemplating my next meal. When...
In Case You Missed It
Repetition
Repetition is a big part of building an airplane. Fortunately, for many builders, it is also good for the soul.
The Dawn Patrol
Dick and Sharon Starks and The Dawn Patrol make their annual, magical pilgrimage to AirVenture Oshkosh. Mix in a big, surly storm, the Wild Snorting Piglet, and an Air Force Brigadier General, and you've some something to write home about.
Snapshots From the Whirlwind
Pilots demand ADS-B privacy, sport air racing shifts to weight-based rules and affordable Oshkosh and Roswell travel tips.