Aero-Linx!

Scouring the information super airways can sometimes be a tough, if educational, task for the Aero-News staff... but it also allows us to check out some truly neat and exciting sites, so it's not that bad a gig. On any given day, we may check dozens (and often hundreds) of different sources for story ideas, and facts confirmation. And, as is the nature of our business, much of this is done on the Internet.

Recently, the ANN gang decided we probably shouldn't keep some of the neat sites, info resources, and organizations we've discovered to ourselves... so we decided to bring you Aero-Linx. These are the sites that WE check out -- when we need added perspective, a new spin on a day's topic... or just want to escape into cyber-aero-space for awhile.

There are A LOT of truly valuable resources out there... from pages devoted to nearly every kind of aircraft imaginable, to some well-thought-out blogs, to the official websites of such organizations as AOPA, EAA, and NAFI -- you name it and its probably out there.

Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via Aero-Linx. Suggestions for future Aero-Linx segments are always welcome, as well.

Aero-Linx: Fantasy Of Flight Museum

Located in Polk City, FL -- that’s about half way between Tampa and Orlando -- Fantasy of Flight is home to many of Kermit Week’s toys and he’s generous enough to share them with us. The Main museum display tracks aviation from early balloon flights to WWI and WWII in a total sensory experience. The hangars have other aircraft on display. Several tours are available throughout the day featuring restoration of some of the aircraft. Balloon and Biplane rides are also available. The Compass Rose restaurant is right at the museum, and is decorated like a 1930’ – 1940’s diner.

FMI: www.fantasyofflight.com/index.htm