At Sun ‘n Fun 2014 ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, takes a look at the new Tecnam Astore. Tom meets up with Phil Solomon, a sales agent for Tecnam U.S.A., and asks what’s so different about the Astore. Solomon responds by pointing out that Tecnam has been known for its high wing airplanes and this is their first low-wing design. Solomon said that Tecnam has been known for their high-wing airplanes that are heavily used at training schools, and this airplane was intended as an upgrade follow-on to the high-wing models. He points out the larger cockpit, baggage compartment, and the unique way the sliding canopy operates.