www.PSFmagazine.com | December 2016-January 2017 | 7 6 | December 2016-January 2017 | Powered Sport Flying Press Pass Dynamic Lineup of Speakers and Guests Set for Sebring's U.S. Sport Aviation Expo This January 25-28 Sebring’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo will feature multiple speakers and notable aviation guests. “We’re incredibly excited to bring this innovative group of individuals to Expo 2017 not only for their accomplishments in aviation, but because of their roles as humanitarians as well,” says Mike Willingham, Executive Director of both the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo and Sebring Regional Airport. Below are four of this year’s notable guests: James Fallows , noted national correspondent for The Atlantic, is well known for his extensive reporting from outside the United States. Fallows' most recent book is entitled China Airborne. In addition, Fallows along with Debra Fallows and John Tierney embarked on a journey in a little Cirrus SR-22 propeller plane visiting some of America’s smaller towns and cities not typically covered by the national media to investigate how people are responding to today’s economic and technological challenges and opportunities. Their popular stories about this ‘air road trip’ are featured on TheAtlantic.com and on the website “American Futures.” Shaesta Waiz , the woman behind the Dreams Soar initiative was born in a refugee camp. Waiz and her family fled Afghanistan to America in 1987 to escape the SovietAfghan war. Growing up in a poor family in Richmond, California, Shaesta became the first certified civilian female pilot from Afghanistan. She created the Women’s Ambassador Program— an initiative that seeks to mentor and support young women pursuing an education in aviation and engineering. She then founded Dreams Soar to share her story with women around the world, and to partner with strong female role models at the 31 stops along the route and together, share and promote the importance of stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Kevin Coleman is the first American ever to compete in the Challenger Cup, and the youngest pilot to compete in the 2016 Red Bull Season. Performing in air shows since he was 18, Kevin earned a spot on the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team that competes at the fai World Aerobatic Championships. Kevin is a regular air show performer, a contract pilot, maintains a competitive career in aerobatics—and, is now entering the world of racing. Coleman founded the Marion Cole Memorial Scholarship that provides aid for young people interested in aviation. Stewart Hammel , creator of SkyRunner®, a new innovative recreational sports vehicle dubbed, “One of the World’s Greatest Adventure Vehicles” by Red Bull, will also be in attendance. SkyRunner provides a low-cost, lowmaintenance ‘go anywhere’ asset appealing to large landowners, sportsmen, ranchers, emergency medical teams, film, media, aerial survey companies, bush pilots, border security, police, military, and search and rescue. Invitation for AmateurBuilt Aircraft The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo has also rolled out the red carpet for Homebuilt aircraft for January—free exhibit space, discounted tickets, and customized signage for each homebuilt exhibitor. People for whom this is not a professional activity construct Homebuilt aircraft, also known as amateur-built aircraft or kit planes. These aircraft may be constructed from ‘scratch,’ from plans, or from assembly kits. Expo is encouraging people with amateur-built aircraft or kit planes to fly in to Sebring Expo and show off for four days. Sebring Expo is creating a special display space for all homebuilt aircraft. All one needs to do is register their aircraft by filling out the homebuilt form online and purchase a discounted four-day event pass. Expo will create a display sign for each aircraft with their specific information. The 2017 Expo is scheduled for January 25-28. To learn more, visit www.sport-aviation-expo.com.
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