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HISTORY CROSS-COUNTRY COOKOUT ROLLS INTO OSHKOSH FOR EAA AIRVENTURE

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Scott Smith

Anyone up for BBQ?   I’m hungry already.

World’s Largest Smoker and Grill on Wheels to Serve Up Texas BBQ to AirVenture Attendees July 29-31
 The HISTORY® Cross-Country Cookout Welcomes AirVenture Attendees
The 80-foot long Ultimate Smoker and Grill, designed and operated by grill-master Trace “Rib Whisperer” Arnold, is the size of a tanker and is hauled by a semi. In the unique smoker chamber, Arnold can slow-smoke more than 2,000 pounds of meat. Hidden beneath the 20-foot hydraulic lid is a wood-fired grill with the capacity to cook 1,000 hotdogs, 500 hamburgers or 200 16 oz. steaks at once.
HISTORY fans at AirVenture on July 29-31 are welcome to visit the HISTORY Cross-Country Cookout to sample the Rib Whisperer’s tasty hickory-smoked and jalapeno cheddar sausage and play backyard games like cornhole and ladder golf to win HISTORY merchandise and prizes. Learn more about the HISTORY Cross-Country Cookout tour at http://www.history.com/interactives/cookout.
About HISTORY:
HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate, including scripted event programming, features a roster of hit series including American Pickers®, American Restoration™, Ax Men™, Counting Cars™, Ice Road Truckers®, Pawn Stars®, Swamp People® and Top Shot® as well as HISTORY®’s first scripted series Vikings, and epic miniseries and special programming such as The Bible and the Emmy® Award-winning Hatfields & McCoys, Gettysburg, Vietnam in HD, America The Story of Us®  and 102 Minutes That Changed America. The HISTORY® website is the leading online resource for all things history, and in 2011, the United States Library of Congress selected HISTORY®’s Civil War 150 site for inclusion in the historic collection of Internet materials related to the American Civil War sesquicentennial.  www.history.com. For more press information and photography, please visit us at http://press.aenetworks.com
About Trace Arnold:
Trace Arnold is the quintessential Texas cowboy. He grew up on a dude ranch in Justin, Texas and has spent the last 25 years mastering his pitmaster skills by preparing BBQ and smoked meats for corporate events and private parties. In 1997 he created The Ultimate Smoker & Grill, an 80-foot mobile machine that can slow smoke more than 2,000 lbs of meat, 1,000 hot dogs, 500 hamburgers or 200 steaks at one time. Years ago, he was awarded The Golden Pig (a fat little trophy) after a Cajun friend challenged him to a rib cook off at his home. After a landslide win he has forever become “The Rib Whisperer” – a name given to him by his wife and friends. Arnold, along with his partner, Jason Hall, opened 3 Stacks Smoke & Tap House in February 2013. The namesake of the restaurant is attributed to the three large smokers that welcome diners upon entrance, each dedicated to a different selection of meat. Committed to quality, seasonal and fresh ingredients, 3 Stacks aims to have customers taste the difference by serving a menu filled with quality slow smoked meats, homemade rubs & sauces, seasonal side vegetables and daily baked breads. Balancing the extensive food menu is an all-American Tap House which offers an extensive list of 
Posted in airshow, airshows, Airventure, BBQ, cookouts, history cross-country cookout, Oshkosh, Rib Whisperer, Texas BBQ, Trace Arnold, Ultimate smoker and grill |

Oshkosh is next week

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Scott Smith

Oshkosh is next week. I’ll be giving a few seminars on aircraft ownership issues. If you get a chance, stop by the seminar and say hi.  AirVenture is more than just airplanes…



Posted in aircraft, aircraft ownership, airshows, Airventure, cars, EAA, Ford, harley davidson, motorcycles, Oshkosh, seminars |

SUN ‘n FUN SUN ‘n FUN Building a Brighter Future through Aviation.. at AirVenture!

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Scott Smith

For more information, contact:
Sandy Bridges
Director Communications and Public Relations
863-712-1897
sbridges@sun-n-fun.org
4175 Medulla Rd. • Lakeland, FL 33811
P: 863.644.2431 • F: 863.644.9737

SUN ‘n FUN SUN ‘n FUN Building a Brighter Future through Aviation.. at AirVenture!

LAKELAND, FL  – July 24, 2013 – On Wednesday, July 31st, in the Media Center at EAA Airventure, Robert A. (Bob) Knight, Chairman of the SUN ‘n FUN Board of Directors and John R. “Lites” Leenhouts, SUN ‘n FUN President and CEO will introduce current students and graduates of the Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA) in Lakeland, FL to the aviation community. The students will visit unique aviation exhibits as well as volunteer for the week at KidVenture in Oshkosh representing the future of aviation offered through SUN ‘n FUN.

Located on the SUN ‘n FUN campus, CFAA is a workforce academy of Polk County Schools – a public school with a 100% graduation rate! Students are incorporated into the daily activities at SUN ‘n FUN as staff and volunteers strive to “Build a Brighter Future Through Aviation.” Projects in the Buehler Restoration Center are completed by future aviators and A&P mechanics as professionals offer guidance and oversight. Members of the Lakeland AeroClub are offered a 75% cash scholarship for flight lessons. The remaining 25% of the expense can be worked out in volunteer hours. With the relocation of the Florida Headquarters for the Civil Air Patrol to the SUN ‘n FUN campus, students participate in community service projects. The Air Force Junior ROTC program at CFAA enrolls students into the rigor of a military academy that may be in their future. Teens assist as mentors and teachers’ aides during Destination Aviation and STEMtastics™ summer camps and offer tours to visitors to the SUN ‘n FUN campus year-round. Examples of high quality citizens and overachievers is seen in every activity.

Benefactors, sponsors, exhibitors and attendees at year round events contribute financially to aviation curriculums and activities conducted year round enabling SUN ‘n FUN to contribute more than $1 million to education in Polk County. Learn about the new look in the Florida Air Museum and the dynamic presentations as visitors experience interactive displays entwined with the rich history of aviation. Plans for the 40th SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo will also be discussed. Visit SUN ‘n FUN in Booth 3012 at EAA Airventure to learn more about the programs and year round events.
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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.

Posted in Airventure, Central Florida Aerospace Academy, CFAA, education, kids, Oshkosh, school, sun and fun, sun n fun, youth |
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