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ONE-OF-A-KIND JANET THE GANNET TO LAND AT EAA AIRVENTURE

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 ONE-OF-A-KINDJANET THE GANNET TO LAND AT

EAA AIRVENTURE

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (June 21, 2013) – The world’s only flying prototype of a Fairey Gannet T5, Janet the Gannet, will be flying to EAA AirVentureon opening day Monday, July 29. It will be on display at Phillips 66 Plaza throughout the rest of the week. AirVenture attendees are invited to see this historic piece of aviation history.

Janet is a Cold War-era Royal Navy plane designed for anti-submarine operations. The aircraft, which first flew in 1954, is powered by an Armstrong Siddeley Double Mamba turboprop engine which turns two contra-rotating four-blade props.

Designed by Fairey Aviation UK, Janet was built as the first dual control T2 Gannet prototype in the world, and it is the only surviving prototype of any flying historic military aircraft. It is also the oldest turboprop airplane still flying. Surprisingly, Janetonly has 1,500 hours of logged operations.

Long-range plans call for the airplane to be the flying centerpiece of a museum of flight and education center in New Richmond, Wis.

About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at www.airventure.org. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAAupdate.

Sun N Fun Mobile app!

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Headed to SUN ‘n FUN?
Download the Sporty’s Free SUN ‘n FUN App

LAKELAND, FL  – March 28, 2013 The new Sporty’s Airshow app will enhance your experience!

Sporty’s, in partnership with SUN ‘n FUN, is releasing a free mobile app for the 39th Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo that is now available for both Apple and Android devices. The 2013 SUN ‘n FUN app may be downloaded free at Sportys.com/apps, through the iTunes App store or Google Play.



You will have all the information you need at your fingertips, ranging from maps to exhibitors and displays, forums, events, tram routes and more. The interactive exhibitors list is linked to detailed maps. Simply click on an exhibitor’s name, and you will instantly see their exact location whether in an exhibit hangar or anywhere on the show grounds.



“Knowing that the company you want to visit is in booth C-088 isn’t helpful in itself,” said Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “With our app, you will now know whether the company is inside or outside and its location within an exhibit hangar.”



Sporty’s SUN ‘n FUN app will be useful even before the show starts.  If you’re driving to the event, you can access directions and detailed parking information.  You can also avoid long admission lines by buying advanced tickets through the app.  If you’re arriving by general aviation aircraft, the complete SUN ‘n FUN NOTAM is included for arrival and departure procedures as well as a convenient local airport directory.  It’s perfect for in-flight reference as the app does not require an internet connection.



“We want to remind pilots to stock up for SUN ‘n FUN and buy tie downs, batteries, sunglasses, charts and whatever other supplies are necessary for your trip,” adds Zimmerman. “Of course, we’ve made it easy to connect to Sporty’s and shop right from the app.”  “Don’t forget to allow some time to just sit under a tree and watch the airplanes,” says Zimmerman. “You can spend a relaxing hour just doing that. If you want, you can multitask and listen to SUN ‘n FUN radio via the app while you sit.”



Since time can go by fast at SUN ‘n FUN, the “My SUN ‘n FUN” feature guides you through making up your own schedule, consulting with the available forums, exhibitors to visit, seminars, events, evening programs and air show performances. The detailed maps will make finding these activities easy.



Sporty’s created the app as a service to SUN ‘n FUN attendees. In addition to SUN ‘n FUN, Sporty’s has created apps for EAA AirVenture, AOPA Summit and the International Women in Aviation Conference.


Sporty’s 2013 SUN ‘n FUN app works on all Apple devices, including iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.  Another version of the app is designed for Android users, including tablets and the Kindle Fire. For more information, or to get the free app, visit sportys.com/apps.To see this info on our website please visit: sun-n-fun.org/flyin/snfapp.aspx

 

SUN ‘n FUN’s mission is to preserve and enhance the future of flight through world-class events, inspiring and educating people of all ages. SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In, Inc. is a 501c3 corporation.

Sun N Fun 2013 Are you making plans?

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I am already making plans to attend Sun n Fun 2013. I submitted my seminars list and cant wait for the season to start.  And this year is not over yet!!!

If you have never experienced Sun n Fun, do not miss it in 2013.  Your imagination can not offer the true experience.  This should be in your flight plan.  It is never to early to start planning!