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
The Home Machinist
Bob Fritz is back from a long hiatus with a discussion about the difference between screws and bolts and what all of those ASME numbers mean.
Design Process: Tail Trim Functions
In addition to stabilizing the airplane in pitch, the horizontal tail must also trim...
What Capability Are You Building Toward?
New home, new airport—they present an opportunity to learn. This learning has been especially...









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