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C-092
C-093
C-094
C-095 |
AV8OR™
Handheld
The AV8OR Handheld is the portable and affordable MFD built
specifically for pilots, by a company that knows pilots. With navigation
routing, planning, and weather information for the aircraft and the
automobile, the AV8OR Handheld uses aviation software and symbology you
understand. Its 4.3-inch touch screen is larger and easier to read than
competing GPS systems, with an intuitive interface derived from the
pilot-friendly, panel-mounted Bendix/King multi-function display
systems. For more information,
visit
BendixKing.com/AV8OR. 
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| Top News: Alan Henley Benefit Totals Announced | | back to
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BENEFIT
AIR SHOW RAISES $110,000 FOR ALAN HENLEY
 When the aviation community learned
last year that Alan Henley, the lead pilot with the Aeroshell Team, had
broken his neck in a fall at home, they quickly rallied to find a way to
raise some money to help him and his young family -- and a benefit air
show was soon in the works. Bobbi Thompson, one of the show organizers,
announced this week at Sun 'n Fun that the show had raised $110,000, an
amount that brought a smile to Henley's face and brought his wife,
Jennifer, to tears. "That is unbelievable," Henley said. "Thanks to
everybody." The show was held earlier this month at Cecil Field in
Jacksonville, Fla., and featured more than six hours of flying over two
days, with 35 acts. "By golly, we had an airshow!" said Thompson. The
Henleys live in Alabama, where Alan continues to undergo rehabilitation.
The Aeroshell team has established a foundation to benefit the family,
donations are accepted online. More...
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| FIND THEM AT:
D-051
D-052
D-053 |
Last Day of the Show —
But Just the Beginning for a Long Line of Pilots Who Have Changed Their
Minds About Their Headset of Choice
We're heading home with literally hundreds of stories we've heard this
week, and although no two of them are exactly the same, they all have
one thing in common: Zulu is their headset. Check out the Zulu
buzz on the
Zulu Change Your Mind web
site. You might just change your mind, too. 
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| U.S., Vietnamese Pilots "Above & Beyond" History | | back to
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TWO
FIGHTER PILOTS, ENEMIES FOR A MOMENT, NOW FRIENDS FOR
LIFE
The first time Brigadier General Dan Cherry (USAF Ret.)
encountered Nguyen Hong My was in the skies above Vietnam, in 1972.
General Cherry was flying an F-4D Phantom when the two clashed, and My
was severely hurt in the crash of his MiG-21. Last year, the two met for
the first time face to face, in Vietnam, in an emotional encounter
broadcast nationwide on live TV. "There we were, two tough old fighter
pilots crying our eyes out on national television," General Cherry wrote
in a memoir. On Wednesday at Sun 'n Fun, the two were
together again, telling their story of reconciliation and friendship to
the aviation world. "It is my hope that our remarkable meeting and
reconciliation can somehow help the many Vietnam veterans who have had
great difficulty in bringing closure to their war experiences," said
General Cherry. "Mr. Hong My and I both share the mutual hope that our
unusual friendship can also be an inspiration to our two countries to
work toward better and friendlier relations through enhanced
educational, cultural and business exchanges." At Sun 'n Fun, the two
are telling their story in several presentations throughout the week.
More...
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Cessna
Display
SNF-001
SNF-002 |
You Won't Need SVT to See
Where No-Cost Fuel Can Take You, But We're Throwing It in
Anyway
If you buy one of a limited number of 2008 Cessna 350 or Cessna 400
aircraft from existing inventory, Cessna will supply you with $25,000
in fuel at no cost to you and upgrade your state-of-the-art Garmin
G1000 integrated flight deck with new Synthetic Vision Technology.
Supply of eligible aircraft is limited, so act fast and
contact your Cessna representative
today. 
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"FLYING
MOTORCYCLE" PROTOTYPE COMING SOON, COMPANY SAYS
Sam
Bousfield, CEO of Samson Motorworks, came to Sun 'n Fun this week with
a scale model of his planned two-seat "flying motorcycle," along with
some nifty computer animations. But he promised that by later this year,
in time for EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh, he'll have some actual hardware
-- not a complete prototype but at least part of one, with a chassis and
some of the moving parts ready to display. By sometime in 2010, he hopes
to have achieved first flight. Bousfield has been working with Swift
Engineering, of San Clemente, Calif., the same folks who partnered with
Eclipse to design and build the single-engine E400 jet. Bousfield's folding-wing design features a
clamshell case to protect the wing from road rash when it's in
motorcycle mode, as well as a steel keel in case of more severe road
bumps. Bousfield said he hopes the aircraft will expand the usefulness
of aviation and help to attract new pilots. He plans to market it as an
Experimental, with a builder-assist center in California, but may later
consider LSA or certified versions if the demand is there.
More...
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Bose Pavilion
SNF-009 |
Fly with Bose® Aviation Headset X®
Enjoy an unmatched combination of full-spectrum noise reduction, clearer
audio, and comfortable fit. Voted the #1 headset for the eighth
consecutive year in Professional Pilot's 2008 Headset Preference
Survey. Purchase by May 2, 2009 and also receive a complimentary
Bose premium flight bag ($80 value).
Learn more and order. 
Quote reprinted with permission:
Professional Pilot, 2007 Headset Preference Survey, 12/08.
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JPI
ENGINE MONITOR UPGRADE
JPI has introduced an innovative new
engine monitor that solves the age-old problem of where to put a square
box on panel of round holes. The EDM 730/830 fits in a standard 3
1/8-inch hole and the face is offset. The display can be mounted two
ways horizontally and two ways vertically so the combination of
orientation and the offset should allow it to fit in most panels without
obstruction of other equipment on the panel. Also, the monitor only
protruded 2.5 inches through the panel. The monitor also boasts more
information on a bright color LCD display. More...
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| FIND THEM AT:
D-028
D-029
D-030
D-031
D-032
D-033 |
Gulf Coast Avionics —
Your One-Stop Shop for Avionics, Instruments and Pilot
Supplies
See us at Sun 'n Fun booths #D28-33! Take advantage of
show-special rebates and pricing from major manufacturers like JPI,
ICOM, and others. Stop by our booth daily for great deals on great
products, and be sure to ask about instant savings on specially marked
products. See our interactive showroom conveniently located on Lakeland
Linder Airport or shop our comprehensive e-commerce site at
GCA.aero. 
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FLIGHT
DESIGN LAUNCHES PILOT CENTERS
With the world economy still in
an uncertain state, many manufacturers and other vendors came to Sun 'n
Fun with low expectations, but some at least have been pleasantly
surprised. "We sold this airplane within two hours of the start of the
show," said Tom Peghiny, president of Flight Design
USA, as he stood in the shade beneath a CT's wing. Altogether, by
Saturday he had sold five or six airplanes, he said, "as good as any
show ever." Peghiny also said the company will be establishing a Flight
Design Pilot Center program, to help provide support to flight schools
that use the CT for primary training. "Flight schools have been showing
a lot of interest in our airplanes," Peghiny said, and he added that the
latest designs are well suited for that role. "We have good training
aircraft now," he said. "Our latest models are easier to fly, they have
springy gear, a longer fuselage, and a more substantial feel." And they
are available with glass panels and other options that make them
suitable for flight training at all levels, through private pilot on up
to ATP. More...
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C-071 |
Avidyne Introduces Release 9
of the Entegra Integrated Flight Deck
Avidyne's Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck System
represents the next generation of integrated flight deck systems for
light general aviation. The Entegra Release 9 retrofit for Cirrus SR20
& SR22 includes dual XGA high-resolution IFD5000 displays,
dual-redundant FMS900w systems with a QWERTY-style control/display unit,
next-generation fully-digital VHF radios, and dual WAAS/RNP-capable GPS
receivers. Find out more about The Best Flight Deck in Aviation
at
Release9.com. 
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Editor's Note:
The following story snuck into Saturday's Sun 'n Fun coverage unedited
and contained some obvious (and kind of funny) errors that betrayed the
writer's fatigue. For instance, while we anxiously await the 2,400
horsepower LSA engine, it was not discussed at Sun 'n Fun. Corrected
version follows.
LYCOMING
CHOOSES LSA ENGINE TESTER
Lycoming's entry in the Light Sport
Aircraft engine derby will be flight tested by T&T Aviation, of
Washington, Pa. in a Falcon LSA that it imports from Corvus Aircraft, of
Hungary. Flight tests will begin soon with an eye to limited delivery of
the 200-210 pound engines by the end of the year. The engine, which will
compete directly with Continental's LSA-modified 0-200, will put out a
maximum of 116 horsepower at 2,800 rpm or 100 horsepower at a more
realistic 2,400 rpm. Derated models at 90 and 80 horsepower will also be
available and the engine will be able to run on avgas or 91/96 octane
unleaded car gas that meets D4814 or EN 228 standards More...
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MD-035-A |
3 Airplanes ... 3 Levels ...
1 Edition ... Ice
New for 2009, Cirrus Aircraft shakes the lineup with a new way to
spec out your new Cirrus. SR20, SR22, and
Turbo models are now available in three well-equipped trim levels
- "S," "GS," and "GTS"; Known Ice
Protection is ready to go on SR22 and Turbo models; or
choose an all-new premium interior and exterior upgrade package dubbed
"X-Edition."
Visit CirrusAircraft.com for
details. 
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| Our Last Day at the Show: One Final Photo
Gallery | | back to
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| FIND THEM AT:
C-024
C-025
C-026
N-036 |
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and when it comes to getting the most accurate and reliable weather
information onboard, more pilots trust XM WX Satellite Weather
than any other satellite-delivered weather service. Come see the latest
from XM WX Satellite Weather at booth #C-024 during Sun 'n Fun
2009, or visit us online at
XMWXweather.com/aviation. 
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