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2014 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo
U.S. SPORT AVIATION EXPO SET The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo will celebrate it's 10th anniversary, Jan. 16-19 at Sebring, Fla. This is the place to see, try, fly and buy Light Sport Aircraft, and is the event at which to establish new business relationships and learn about LSA and Sport Pilot Certificate and other LSA related certifications. Expo hosts the “Who’s – Who” of the LSA community on exhibit, with more than 150 companies showing their wares. This includes LSA, power parachutes, trikes, motor gliders, electric aircraft, and the manufacturers of engines, avionics and components for these aircraft. Expo also features kit aircraft as well as ready to fly light sport aircraft. The event includes free forums arranged by EAA. U.S. Sport Aviation Expo began in 2004, in cooperation with Sebring Regional Airport Executive Director,
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Mike Willingham. This year will mark the 10th annual Expo showcasing sport aircraft for Sebring, Fla. This event has become a must-go to sport aircraft show for aviation enthusiasts. The event has continued to improve and grow every year with more and more exhibitors and attendees. Expo has grown to more than 300 area volunteers orchestrating the event for over 16,000 attendees this past year. Attendees have ample opportunity to test the many aircraft on exhibit at the show. These test drives resulted in the sale of more than 40 aircraft at Expo in 2012. New aircraft types, new models, new engines, propellers and other associated new aviation items have been introduced at Expo every year since its inception. In 2008 and 2009, Cessna, Cirrus,
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Gobosh, Flight Design, ParadiselUSA, Urban Air, X-Air, RANS, Inc., and Tecnam introduced new aircraft or new aircraft designs. In 2012, 149 aircraft were on display and exhibitors traveled from as far away as Africa, China, Romania, New Zealand, Australia, Italy and the Czech Republic to attend. Thirty percent of the attendees came from outside of Florida. The Expo not only brings economic development to the airport and community, but also brings together sport aircraft leaders, worldwide, to promote their aircraft and associated products to a rapidly growing select group of like-minded professionals in this specialized Sport Aviation field. There is no other show like this in the United States. Things to know for the upcoming show:
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Gates open at 8 a.m. Exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 3 p.m. on Sunday. Demonstration times may be adjusted based on aircraft densities and weather. The FAA will operate a control tower from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. All flights, including Expo demonstration flights will operate under control of the tower. Demonstration flights before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. daily will be coordinated by Expo Air Operations. Aircraft in the Expo area must use the self-service refueling facility; refueling by gas cans is not allowed. Aircraft not in the Expo area contact Sebring flight Service for fuel. For more information visit SportAviation-Expo.com
SEBRING’S UNIQUE WORLD WAR II HANGAR WILL ONCE AGAIN HOUSE EXHIBITORS WISHING TO BE INDOORS New Floor Plan Invites More Interaction Between Exhibitors and Attendees for Expo 2014 US Sport Aviation Expo 2014, which will take place Jan. 16-19, has created a new look for exhibitors showcasing their products in historic hangar 60. The result will be easier foot traffic flow
as well as directional signage to improve guest experience. Prominently displayed signage both inside and outside will help all find their way around this large exhibitor space.
Registered exhibitors: if you have not received a booth assignment for Hangar 60, please contact Jana at expo@sebring-airport.com. Potential Exhibitors – call now to reserve your
SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY WILL AGAIN OF EXPO 2014 CAMPING RV’s, tents, and campers, please use Gate 1 at the Sebring International Raceway and follow the signs to the Expo Campground. You are welcome to arrive at the campground at your leisure, camping is available Jan. 13 to Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. A limited number of hookups exist in the camping area and will be on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Conventional bathrooms are available, but no showers.
RV, Camper, Tent: $25/night
$75/event
Pumping of camper holding tanks may be scheduled with the on-site provider and paid for by the individual camper. Contact information will be at the bathroom facilities. Daily Shuttle Service is available from the campground to the Expo Main Gate and SRA Terminal: 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
SRA Under Wing: $10/night
$30/event
Under the Wing Camping For those flying in for the event who desire to camp, Sebring offers the opportunity to camp under the wing of your aircraft. Camping will be austere, with no facilities other than portable toilets near
booth, just a few indoor Expo booths remain to be sold.
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where you will be located. They will provide the space on grass, you provide everything else, including anchors and tie-downs. Planes must be tied down. Please advise in advance of the dates you wish to camp “under the wing” by calling 863/655-6455.
One of Nation’s Youngest Commercially Licensed Pilots Continued from Page 40 cadet. Davis was Bloesmsma’s primary flight instructor for his private pilot’s certificate on his 16th birthday. “He (Augur) really helped me develop leadership skills and was one of the two instructors who helped in my training
for my private pilot’s certificate,” he said. “And, as I have progressed in my aviation career, Lt. Col. Augur as a Delta Airlines captain has helped by advising me in the steps and decisions I should make in order to fly for the airlines one day.”
Of Davis, Bloesmsma said, “He is very focused and committed to learning and applying that knowledge toward successful completion of his goals.” These traits, he added, influenced his career success. “CAP gave me an opportunity to fly
at a young age,” he said, “and sparked that interest in aviation that led me to continue on in my training, and I am very grateful for that.” Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or www.capvolunteernow.com for more information.