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2014 SUN 40 SPRINTS AT SUN ’n FUN

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2014 SUN 40 SPRINTS AT SUN ’n FUN

FEBRUARY 12, 2014 – SUN ‘n FUN – Lakeland, Florida – In celebration of the 40th year of SUN ‘n FUN, the Cat Shot and Sprint competitionis returning to SUN ‘n FUN! A short 40 mile course featuring both a timed takeoff and timed circuit around the course from a flying start will be open to piston aircraft. Sharp piloting skills and precision navigation is required on such a short course to be successful. Classes will be based on participation. Participation will be limited due to tight schedule constraints during the April 3rd Thursday afternoon airshow. A mandatory pilot briefing will be conducted on Thursday morning, April 3rd. Make plans now!

CLICK HERE for registration and more information.

Reprinted from Sun ‘n Fun’s press release

If you are planning on participating, make sure you have the correct insurance coverage for your aircraft!  Contact SkySmith or your broker with questions.

EAA Founder Paul Poberezny Passes at Age 91

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EAA Founder Paul Poberezny Passes at Age 91
August 22, 2013 –Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Founder Paul Poberezny passed away this morning (August 22) at Evergreen Retirement Village in Oshkosh, Wis., after a battle with cancer. He was 91.
The Poberezny family has expressed the following: “We deeply appreciate all the support shown to Paul and Audrey over the past five months. As Paul often said, he considers himself a millionaire because through aviation he made a million friends. He leaves an unmatched legacy in aviation and can be best remembered by all the people who discovered aviation through his inspiration to create EAA. We also thank you for respecting our family’s privacy during this time.”
Only private family services are scheduled at this time. Memorials in honor of Paul’s life and legacy can be made to any of the following:
EAA Aviation Foundation: PO Box 3086, Oshkosh, WI 54903
Evergreen Foundation, Inc.: 1130 North Westfield St., Oshkosh, WI 54902
American Cancer Society, Northeast Wisconsin: 790 Marvelle Lane, Green Bay, WI 54304
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