www.PSFmagazine.com | October-November 2016 | 17 16 | October-November 2016 | Powered Sport Flying What Is Happening Where Established 1948 www.washington-aviation.org February 25-26, 2017 Washington: Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show. Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup, Washington. Technological advances in the industry are showcased. Hundreds of exhibits and more than 75 hours of educational and entertaining aviation seminars. Fly-in attendees can land at Pierce County Airport, where there are additional functions, free refreshments, and daily free shuttles to the event. For directions, schedules, and information see www.washington-aviation.org March 29 - April 1, 2017 Bensen Days. Wauchula, Florida. The 42nd Annual Bensen Days Gyroplane Fly In is hosted by Sunstate Wing and Rotor Club. It is the largest gyroplane fly-in in the eastern US, but all kinds of light sport and ultralight aircraft are invited. There will be both gyroplane flight instructors (CFIs) and designated pilot examiners (DPEs) at this year's Bensen Days available for flight instruction and testing. Most will arrive well before the event and prior arrangements must be made to take advantage of their services. This rendition of the Bensen Days Rotorcraft Event at Wauchula Airport (CHN) in Wauchula, Florida will once again be a "must go, must see" showcase. Expect another banner year and make plans to join those of us with an interest in gyroplanes, helicopters and experimental aircraft. www.bensendays.com April 4-9, 2017 Sun ‘n Fun. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida. More than 5,000 aircraft of every size and shape. The focus is on education with more than 450 educational forums, seminars and hands-on workshops. There are more than 500 commercial exhibitors who offer aviation products and services including all the major aircraft manufacturers. For more information call (863) 644-2431 or visit www.sun-n-fun.org FRIEDRICHSHAFEN April 5-8,2017 Aero Friedrichshafen. Friedrichshafen, Germany. Gliders, Model Airplanes, General Aviation, Business Aviation, Helicopters, Ultralight Aviation, and Light Sport Aircraft are all represented at this premier trade show for general aviation. www.aero-expo.com
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