The winners of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo Model Airplane Contest are listed below. Expo wishes to thank everyone who entered and the sponsors of the contest: Revell, Historic Aviation, Michael’s Arts & Crafts, and Testors. Name Age Prize Category Ryan DeGrott 14 Most Detailed Haylee Nilsen 6 First Prize 6 & Under Dakota Nilsen 13 Smallest Eddie Sager 7 Most Authentic Catherine Sager 9 Most Authentic Phebe Sager 10 Frist Prize Age 7-10 Davis Sager 13 Most Creative Rhonwen Gavagni 19 First Prize Adult Carl Gross 10 Most Original Paint Siddharth Ananthan 13 First Prize Age 11-14 Pranav Ananthan 10 Coolest Plane Kartik Ananthan 8 Best Navy Plan/Grand Prize Seth Filip 3 Youngest Contestant Carson Dnazey 8 Best Air Force Plane  ...

Daily Forum speaker, Bob Jones, spurs Sport Aircraft sales with his lessons on how to trailer an aircraft successfully. Bob Jones, Kitfox owner, has trailered his plane for 10 years all over the country so he can fly anywhere. Explained Bob, “I spoke about how to put an LSA inside a trailer, by folding the wings back without beating up your plane. I had my trailer with my plane inside to demonstrate how it works. Four people told me they were going to buy a plane because of this instructional forum.” Bob Jones, Forum Speaker at Expo...

The Seaplane Pilot's Association awarded a scholarship for a fully paid seaplane rating at Expo on Sunday during closing ceremonies. The award went to Angel Castellanos of Lakeland, Florida. Angel is on an aviation career path. The scholarship will fully fund a single-engine rating at any SPA-recognized seaplane training facility in the United States....

Expo gave an iPad Mini away on Sunday afternoon at the closing ceremonies. The giveaway contest, which began on day one of Expo, was designed to increase subscribers to Expo eNews. Visitors were offered a chance to win the iPad by putting their name and contact information on the entry form provided. The winner, Dorys Pittman, also an Expo volunteer, is a Sebring local.  ...

By JAY MEISEL | Highlands Today Published: January 20, 2013 SEBRING Though it had been almost 70 years since Marvin Goldberg flew in a B-17 bomber, the experience remained familiar when he traveled in one to the Sebring Regional Airport on Friday. When the plane's engines started, he recalled those were the sounds he heard as a pilot of a B-17 during World War II. His hour flight from New Smyrna Beach was part of the Wings of Freedom Tour sponsored by the Collings Foundation. The nonprofit was formed to educate people about transportation and how it affects their lives, according to the foundation website. The foundation sponsors a tour of WWII planes including a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, a Consolidated B-24 Liberator and a P-51 Mustang fighter, which was named the Betty Jane, the same name as Goldberg's wife. One of the stops for the tour was the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, which continues through today. Goldberg's...

Expo 2013 Testimonials “We debuted our first Sport Cub this year at Expo, and sold two planes. Plus, the press we received was great, lots of interviews…” Kathy Davis, Marketing Manager, CubCrafters “We came away very happy from the Expo this year. We had very qualified customers come to our booth, gave a lot of demo flights, sold 2 CTLSi to people at the show and set up a new distributor for Northern New England. The Sebring Expo is the right balance between a trade show for professionals and a fun air-show for the public. Great thanks to the volunteers and the staff.” Tom Peghiny, Flight Design USA      “Lots of good leads. Liked the layout.” Shawn Okun, CEO, FPNA “Exceeded my expectations. Had a lot of interest particularly because Sonex represents the home-builts.” John Monnett, President, Sonex "Thanks for another great show.  It was a pleasure working with you again." Mike McMan...

Expo saw big crowds the first three days in spite of the less than perfect weather. Visitors filled the educational forums, tried delicious fare from new food venders, had an opportunity to demo aircraft, see the Wings of Freedom Tour World War II planes, and much more. Sunday, the last day of Expo, starts at 9 am and ends at 3 pm. Awards ceremonies commence at 2 pm and include the announcement of the iPad mini giveaway winner, Model Airplane Contest winners, recipient of the Seaplane Pilot Association scholarship award. Tickets can still be purchased at the main entrance to attend on Sunday....

Visitors to U.S. Sport Aviation Expo witnessed a spectacular air show Friday evening. For those that couldn't attend the 5:30-6:30 formation flying and aerobatic drama, it will happen again Saturday night. A show not to be missed!...

The Seaplane Pilot's Association will be awarding a scholarship here at Expo for a fully paid seaplane rating to any current private pilot between the ages of 17 to 35 who is on an aviation career path. The scholarship will fully fund a single-engine rating at any SPA-recognized seaplane training facility in the United States. For more information, stop by the Seaplane Base at Lake Jackson, near the Sunset Grille Restaurant on Highway 27 in Sebring, stop at the SPA booth at Expo, or call SPA Executive Director Steve McCaughey at 707-845-9387, or email him at steve@seaplanes.org. The scholarship will be awarded during Sunday's closing ceremony between 2:00 & 3:00 PM....

Press conferences will take place in the T-Hangar 73 (adjacent to forum hangar) Friday 10:00 AM: Aviation Access Project 11:00 AM: Haim Aviation's SamLS 1:00 PM: Bristell Aircraft 2:00 PM: Lockwood Aviation Saturday 10:00 AM: What's new in the world of seaplanes—Seaplane Pilot's Association 11:00 AM: Czech Sport Aircraft 12:00 PM: CubCrafters 1:00 PM: Bristell...