A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the Sun n Fun Fly-In at around noon on March 31. There is no official report on injuries yet, but dozens of exhibitor tents were destroyed, and numerous aircraft and some buildings were damaged. AvWeb is reporting that a tornado touched down on the airfield, though it is difficult to ascertain at this time whether the damage was caused by a tornado or the high winds, which briefly gusted at more than 80 mph during the deluge.
In Case You Missed it
Archive: March 2013
On the cover of our March 2013 issue was the last fully new airplane...
Conflicting Cues
Many years ago, after a visit to my snowbird parents, I was IFR and...
Build Your Skills: Fabric
This month, fabric expert Ron Alexander discusses attaching the fabric to the aircraft parts using either a pre-sewn envelope or individually cut pieces of fabric. The process is optimized for strength in flight as well as aesthetic appeal.
Forward by Degrees
I’ve ridden the early adopter bus before—found the seats uncomfortable, the ride jarring and...