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FORD MOTOR COMPANY SPONSORED EVENTS EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Scott Smith

Cool Ford activities!

As Ford continues its second decade as the exclusive automotive partner of EAA AirVenture, Ford also is celebrating the F-Series’ 40-year reign as the top-selling truck. A fan favorite of AirVenture attendees, Ford is again bringing exciting experiences and new attractions for 2017, including:

• The “BOOST” Ferris wheel, providing a perfect view of the EAA grounds, 50 feet above the Ford Hangar
• Barenaked Ladies live in concert, resented by Ford, free of charge to all Monday AirVenture guests
• The Ford Front 40 Lineup including the new 2018 F-150, F-150 Raptor and Super Duty trucks
• The EAA AirVenture Fly-In Theater, showing free aviation-themed movies every night, including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Hidden Figures, Sully and more
• A full-size Raptor Racing Simulator where participants can share the experience of Ford Race Team in the 2017 F-150 Raptor
• Model T rides around the grounds with the Model T Experience
• Tough Tumblers Bungee Trampolines, the 30-foot Raptor Rock Wall, Ford Autograph HQ, Freebies and more

2017 SUN ‘n FUN Numbers

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Scott Smith

2017 SUN ‘n FUN Numbers

The 43rd Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo presented by VISIT FLORIDA and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association took place April 4 –9, 2017 in Lakeland, Florida. SnF17 was the best fly-in SUN ‘n FUN has ever had. We are pleased to release the following data and fun facts:

•                    Approximately 200,000 guests attended from over 60 countries

•                    Brazil, Canada and United Kingdom once again had the highest amount of visitors

•                    SUN ‘n FUN ordered over 400 Portalets, 18 light towers, 415 golf carts, and 120 tents

•                    More than 4,000 rolls of toilet paper were used during the week

•                    SUN ‘n FUN distributed 90,000 bottles of water and approximately 19,000 sandwiches to volunteers

•                    More than 3,000 volunteers helped during the 6-day event

•                    HAM Radio worked 39 States, 12 Countries, Canada, Italy, Norway, Estonia are some of them and had a total of 742 worldwide contacts for the 6 days.

•                    38 Student tours were conducted with 969 students

•                    Approximately 400 people attended educational workshops

•                    500 Students attended the Blue Angels Symposium

•                    10,000 Visitors toured the Piedmont Aerospace Experience, the only working Boeing 727 Classroom on a high school campus

•                    7 speakers in the Museum that travelled Mach 3  (3 times the speed of sound) in the iconic SR-71 Blackbird

•                    130 Career Minded individuals from 48 states and 3 countries attended our 4th Annual Career Fair with 14 exhibitors

•                    One astronaut, Senator Bill Nelson, spoke to educators during the Aerospace Educators Workshop

•                    First ever UAV Demonstration during an Air Show

•                    500 People participated in the inaugural Drone Zone

•                    443 media representatives attended from 16 countries

•                    5,988 people attended 331 forums

•                    3,228 People attended 56 workshops

•                    over 9,000 aircraft movements took place

•                    510 Exhibitors participated in the event

SUN ‘n FUN Radio stats:

·         Total connections: 21,882 (up 0.5% over 2016)
Total unique listeners: 8,431 (up 0.35% over 2016)

·         More than 44 hours were live broadcasted over the 6 days

·         Approximately 120 Live interviews and 120 field interviews were conducted

Social Media stats:

•                    Total Reach (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) = over 2.5 million

•                    Total Impressions = almost 10 million

•                    Engagement Rate = over 500,000 on Facebook

•                    Surpassed 80,000 Facebook followers

•                    Fielded more than 500 direct messages for customer service – and responded to 99% of them in fewer than 20 minutes

Florida Aviation Network stats:

·         82 Volunteers were on the crew and worked throughout the week of SUN ‘n FUN 2017 .

·         Broadcasted 45 interviews from our set at the Florida Aviation Museum and shot numerous reports from the field.

Jackie Jenkins

Communications Coordinator

SUN ‘n FUN Welcomes Full Honda Product Lineup, Including HondaJet

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Scott Smith

SUN ‘n FUN Welcomes Full Honda Product Lineup, Including HondaJet

Lakeland, FL – The annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo is famous for being “Spring Break for Pilots”, bringing thousands of aviation enthusiasts from all over the world to Lakeland Linder Airport in Lakeland, Florida for 43 years. This year, Honda is teaming up with SUN ‘n FUN and Banyan Air Service to bring a unique and spectacular display. Known for its innovative and premium quality products across multiple industries, the Honda brand will be well represented in several exhibits and activities including, for the first time at SUN ‘n FUN, the fully certified HondaJet.

Honda Power Equipment has been a major sponsor and supporter of SUN ‘n FUN for many years, hosting a regular exhibit, supplying generators, remote lighting, landscaping power tools, and other critical equipment to help the SUN ‘n FUN organizers prepare for and service their massive event. For 2017, they will add an exciting display of Honda Power Sports and Honda Marine products to their area in the main Exhibit complex, and, in partnership with Banyan Air Service, they will host an airside display.

Banyan Air is excited to provide the first SUN ‘n FUN appearance of the HondaJet. The beautiful, recently certified HondaJet, world-renowned for its “Ultimate Balance of Innovation and Inspiration” will be joined by the Honda Generators-sponsored Race 90 T-6, a perennial top finisher at the storied “Fastest Motorsport on Earth” held at Stead Field, Nevada each year, along with Honda Marine, Honda Power Sports and Honda Auto exhibit on the Runway 5/23 display area showcasing the amazing depth of Honda products.

“We are truly excited to bring the wide array of Honda’s product lineup to SUN ‘n FUN 2017,” said Tom Pernice, Sr. Marketing Specialist for Honda Power Equipment. “Honda Power Equipment has been involved with SUN n FUN for years, but now show goers can see and appreciate the many items Honda manufactures, all in one place at an amazing venue. It is going to be really fun.”

Mike O’Keeffe, Senior Vice President of Banyan Air Service of Ft. Lauderdale, oversees the sales of the HondaJet as the regional dealer for the sleek new business aircraft. “SUN ‘n FUN is a great event, and we are very pleased to be a part of it this year to introduce the HondaJet to show attendees,” he said in a recent statement.

“Seeing it fly up close will really give people an excellent perspective of the cutting edge technology, refined and impressive performance. The SUN ‘n FUN airshow environment really lets the HondaJet show off.”

And fly it will, according to Greg Gibson, SUN ‘n FUN Director of Operations and Business Development. “SUN ‘n FUN is the perfect venue for the HondaJet to be presented. We have an educated and demanding crowd that expects to see the cutting-edge technology of today as well as the finest of aviation’s history, so we really have a treat for them this year. Honda is a great sponsor and supporter, and we are thrilled to have the HondaJet in the air and on display”

Gibson confirmed that not only will the HondaJet fly in the daily flyby showcase prior to the aerobatic airshow, but that it will be joined by the Race 90 T6 in a unique formation appearance of Honda branded aircraft.

On the ground product side, Honda will introduce Miimo, their new robotic lawn mower, which will be in operation at the Honda display near the Sunset Grille. The exhibit will display products from Honda Power Equipment, Honda Marine, and Honda Power Sports., In addition, attendees have the opportunity to register to win some great Honda prizes, including a Honda EU2000i Generator, a ride with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team, a Big Green Egg Prize Package, or a Richard Petty NASCAR Driving Experience.

Patrons can also look for Honda Charging Stations around the grounds. “Honda Power is there when and where you need it,” said Pernice, “so if you need to charge your mobile phone, camera or any other hand held electronic device, feel free to plug in for all the power you need to enjoy capturing and sharing the excitement at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN.”

The SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo is prepared for an action-packed show, which will include performances by the US Navy Blue Angels and the largest gathering of P-51 Mustangs in close to a decade. Air show and workshop schedules, camping reservations, registration for activities, and ticketing information can be found on the SUN ‘n FUN website at flysnf.org. As always, safety will be a top priority.