The Best of LSA To Be Showcased In Sebring

Another event that looks to supplant activities once associated with the ailing (and reportedly failing) Sun 'n Fun Fly-In is starting to look like it might have the right stuff to do so. Preparation continues for the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo to be held at the Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF) from October 28-31, 2004. This event is centered around the class of aircraft defined by the FAA as Light Sport Aircraft. The field layout is nearly complete, sponsors are being solicited, the office is open, volunteers are being recruited and the website is available for those desiring information about exhibiting, camping, admission fees and the many other details of an event of this size.

According to Robert Wood, Chairman of the Expo Advisory Board, EAA will be presenting educational forums throughout the Expo, providing up to date information concerning the Sport Pilot rule, medical aspects of Sport Pilot operations, certification of current and new LSA qualified aircraft, and such topics as insurance and business opportunities in this exciting new field.

The four-day event will feature flying demonstrations not only by fixed wing aircraft but will also include trikes, auto-gyros, gliders, powered parachutes and balloons-whatever exhibitors want to display to potential customers. Exhibits will vary from aircraft and insurance to electronics and will include pilot and aircraft supplies.

A mailing to potential international exhibitors is scheduled for early next month. The Expo layout includes nearly seventy aircraft display spaces in addition to forty spaces for inside exhibits. Most aircraft display sites will be on concrete though there are a limited number of grass spaces for those desiring to erect their own tents. Wood says that the Expo staff anticipates that all exhibit sites will be taken as soon as all segments of the LSA community become aware of the event.

FMI: www.sport-aviation-expo.com, expo@sebring-airport.com