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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.

US NAVY ‘BLUE ANGELS’ Pre-Season Brief at SUN ’n FUN

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SUN ‘n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, FL. – (November 19, 2013) – On Monday, November 25, 2013 at 10:10 a.m., U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Michael Cheng, Blue Angel #8, will arrive at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport to conduct a pre-season briefing for the appearance of the United States Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the “Blue Angels” at the 40th Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo April 1-6, 2014.


A media briefing is scheduled for 10:20 a.m. at SUN ‘n FUN’s Florida Air Museum, 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland, FL. While in Lakeland, April 4-6, 2014, the Blue Angels will be heavily involved with school visits accompanied by local U.S. Navy and Marine Recruiters, community outreach and media demonstration rides on “Fat Albert”, a C-130 Hercules. Visit http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/ for more information about the Blue Angels.


I for one can’t wait for Sun N Fun.  If you haven’t been to one of the greatest airshows and flying events in the country you are missing out.  

So what are you waiting for?  Get the map out, reserve a camp site or room and start practicing the flight to Florida on your simulator.  

Don’t have a plane?  Check out airfares.  Rates are usually really good at that time of year. But don’t wait to long, its spring break so rooms fill up fast.

While you are at Sun N Fun, attend one of my buying an aircraft seminars so you can fly yourself to the event the next year.  

Once you’ve been you have to go back.

Oh, and having ridden in Fat Albert once, makes the return of the Blue Angels even more exciting.

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

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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.