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Airborne 04.15.21: Piper's New CEO, Blue Angels Arrive, Stallion 51!

Also: Epic Aircraft Update, Artistic Aviation Plane Painter, Night Airshow Scenes

Piper has a new CEO and ANN got the very first interview! Piper’s John Calcagno chatted up the amazing technology in Piper’s automated landing system as well as the new Piper 100i flight trainer and the Piper Seminole... which is also making an impression on many as the current hot bird for the multi-engine flight training market. Piper’s Buddy Sessoms also outlined some of the technology driving Piper thinking now and into the future. The Blue Angels have arrived for their new airshow season, despite hav

SnF Exhibitors: Have YOU Scheduled Your Expo Press Conference?

Schedule your Press Conference at SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo

For 2021, SUN ‘n FUN is hosting Media Press Conferences at a new venue closer to the action and in keeping with the fact that this your FIRST chance to showcase your news at a real live aviation event in over a year! An SnF Press Tent is available to Exhibitors and other organizations with prior SUN ‘n FUN approval to communicate their company’s message to credentialed media. Located in the SNF Exhibit area next to SNF5 (between the Cessna and Seaplane Pilots Assoc. Buildings) on Laird Drive, this 20x40 tent includes audio equipment, podium, and 50 chairs.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.16.21)

Aero Linx: Alaska Airmen Association Protecting, Preserving, and Promoting General Aviation since 1951... With more licensed pilots per capita than any state in the union, the Airmen includes over 2,000 members, one of the largest General Aviation communities in the country. Our mission is to promote aviation, enhance safety and support initiatives that benefit pilots and our growing aviation community. Whether you're a veteran pilot or just discovered a passion for aviation, the Alaska Airmen Association is proud to welcome new members who share the wonders of flight in the Last Frontier!

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.16.21): Radar Flight Following

Radar Flight Following The observation of the progress of radar-identified aircraft, whose primary navigation is being provided by the pilot, wherein the controller retains and correlates the aircraft identity with the appropriate target or target symbol displayed on the radar scope.