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Aero Connections
Ultralight & Light-Sport Aviation
May 2026 Current Issue
May 2026 Issue Now Available

SUN 'n FUN' 2026 —
We Flew In, We Had A Blast

Plus: FAA MOSAIC Rules, Champion Gyroplane Pilots, 600-Mile X-Country in a Phantom Ultralight, and more inside.

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New Tech at SUN 'n FUN 2026

A round-up of the latest gear, avionics, and innovations relevant to ultralight and LSA pilots.

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What It Takes to Be a Champion Gyroplane Pilot

Shannon Estes and the AeroSports editorial team profile the discipline, skill, and dedication behind gyroplane competition.

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FAA MOSAIC Rules Are Here

What the new MOSAIC rules mean for ultralight and light-sport pilots — everything you need to know before you fly.

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When the Sky Fights Back

The hidden structural and physiological dangers of high-G maneuvers — what every pilot must understand before pulling hard.

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Week of Giveaways in Paradise — Winners Announced

Melinda Bliss & Bill Wallace reveal the lucky winners of this year's spectacular paradise week giveaway.

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42 Years — 1 Quicksilver

Mike Ostrander and the AeroSports editorial team chronicle an extraordinary story of dedication to a single beloved aircraft.

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Shut Up and Fly! — 600-Mile X-Country in Phantom Ultralights

Shane Hammoc recounts an epic 600-mile cross-country adventure in Phantom Ultralights — a journey that defines what ultralight flying is all about.