Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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Chad Trautvetter

The 41st annual Sun ’n' Fun International Fly-In and Expo opens tomorrow at Lakeland (Fla.) Linder Airport, and the show promises something for every aviation enthusiast up until it closes on Sunday evening. According to show organizers, there are more than 500 exhibitors booked this year and the number of aircraft coming in for the event is estimated at 10,000, ranging from ultralights to light business jets such as the Phenom 100E and 300 that Embraer is showcasing at its exhibit area (MD-006A).

 


There are also hundreds of aviation seminars and workshops on tap, as well as town hall meetings with FAA Administrator Michael Huerta on Thursday and Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), the co-chair of the House General Aviation Caucus, on Saturday.

 


In addition, afternoon aerial displays will feature the Breitling Jet Team, marking the start of its inaugural U.S. tour; the USAF Thunderbirds from Thursday through Sunday; warbirds; vintage aircraft; <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-04-20/subsonex-jet-make-worldwide-debut-snf-2015">SubSonex’s personal jet</a>; and various other airplanes. Night airshows will also be held on Wednesday and Saturday, with the latter show featuring fireworks.

 


Looks for extra issues of AINalerts with Sun ’n' Fun news on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as well as full show coverage at <a href="http://www.ainonline.com">AINonline</a>.

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