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SUN ‘N FUN 2023 TITLE PARTNERSHIP WITH E3 AVIATION ASSOCIATION

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Scott Smith

February 8, 2023
For Immediate Release

SUN ‘N FUN AEROSPACE EXPO ANNOUNCES 2023 TITLE PARTNERSHIP WITH E3 AVIATION ASSOCIATION

LAKELAND, FL (February 6, 2023) — SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, one of the largest and most successful aviation events in the world, announced today that E3 Aviation Association is the new title sponsor for the March 28 – April 2 event in Lakeland, Florida. As the first major air show and expo of the year, the partnership allows for the more than 200,000 aviation enthusiasts from around the world to enjoy what has become known as Aviation’s Season Opener and Spring Break for Pilots.

“E3 Aviation Association is the perfect partner to join SUN ‘n FUN this year. It’s an amazing brand fit in every way with the experiential event we’ve created,” said Gene Conrad, President and CEO for SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. “At the core of it all is our shared passion for aviation. We have so many fun and interesting surprises waiting for our visitors this year.“

“As the premier aviation membership platform, we owe a lot to the incredible passion that aviation fans and pilots have created across the country,” said E3’s Vice President of Marketing, Josh Volpe. “The pinnacle of aviation events and airshows, like SUN ‘n FUN, is a big reason why the industry has grown into such a phenomenon for pilots, aviation enthusiasts and students. When we were introduced to the SUN ‘n FUN team; it was an easy decision to become the title sponsor after seeing their passion, cause and vision as they continue to inspire and educate people of all ages.”

Taking off for its 49th year, SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo showcases hundreds of aircraft on display including Vintage, Homebuilt, Aerobatic, Warbird, Jet, and Light Sport. One of the highlights of the five-day expo is the Blue Angels, the high-flying and awe-inspiring flight demonstration squadron of the U.S. Navy. Additional special airshow acts include U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightening II Demonstration Team, the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightening II Demonstration Team, and Doug Rozendaal flying Mr. Mulligan, the Howard DGA-6 pioneer racing plane. SUN ‘n FUN also features more than 500 exhibitors, hands-on workshops teaching building and maintenance skills, and educational forums from pilots and maintainers about safety, new products, and other timely topics.

Tickets for SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo are available online at flysnf.org.

Connect with SUN ‘n FUN at:
• Facebook: @FlySNF
• Instagram: @FlySNF
• Twitter: @SunnFunFlyIn
• TikTok: @flysnf

Access Press Release at flysnf.org

Posted in aircraft, airplanes, airshow, airshows, SUN ‘n FUN, sun and fun, sun n fun | Tags: aerobatic, aircraft, airplanes, airshows, Airventure, AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT, aviation, Cessna, EAA, experimental aircraft, FAA, homebuilt, kitplanes, Piper, Sun N Fun, sunnfun |

Top air show performers commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Scott Smith

Top air show performers commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023

More performers to be added in coming weeks to initial all-star roster

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (January 20, 2023) — Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups.

Those performers include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites for the 70th Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport. The event features nine air shows over seven days, including night airshows on July 26 and 29. Daily afternoon air shows are presented by Daher and Pratt & Whitney, while night air shows are presented by Covington Aircraft (July 26) and PenFed Credit Union (July 29).

“This is already an outstanding all-star air show lineup for the 70th EAA fly-in convention and we’re just getting started,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “There are returning performers, new air show acts, and particular aircraft connected with specific events and anniversaries. We’ll be adding more exciting acts and performances in the coming weeks that will again make the nine air shows during AirVenture week unforgettable.”

Among the performers and aircraft already on the schedule include:

AeroShell Aerobatic Team (T-6s)

Randy Ball (MiG 17)

Vicky Benzing (Stearman)

Bob Carlton (Super Salto)

Kevin Coleman (Extra)

Dell Coller (Jet Waco)

Susan Dacy (Stearman)

Kyle Fowler (Long-EZ)

Kyle Franklin (Piper Super Cub)

Michael Goulian (Extra)

RJ Gritter (Decathlon)

Greg Koontz (Decathlon)

Nathan Hammond (Super Chipmunk)

Rob Holland (MXS-RH)

Jerry Kerby (RV-8/T-28)

Lee Lauderback (P-51)

David Martin (Beech Baron)

Jessy Panzer (Pitts)

Jim Peitz (F-33 Bonanza)

Red Bull Air Force

Ken Reider (RV-8)

Bill Stein (Edge 540)

Skip Stewart (Prometheus 2)

Jim Tobul (F4U-F Corsair)

Hubie Tolson (Sukhoi SU-31)

Trojan Phlyers (T-28s)

Bernie Vasquez (Sea Fury)

Patty Wagstaff (Extra)

Scott Yoak (P-51)

Matt Younkin (Beech 18)

Along with these early confirmations, many more exciting performers will be announced, including some only-in-Oshkosh performers and aircraft. Exact days for each performer and complete daily air show lineups will be announced as they are finalized.

About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

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

Posted in aircraft, airshow, airshows, Airventure, Aviation, EAA | Tags: aerobatic, aircraft, airplanes, airshows, Airventure, aviation, EAA, experimental aircraft |

AirVenture 2022

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Scott Smith

AirVenture 2022 – Oshkosh

Did you miss AirVenture this year?  Here are a few more pictures from the event.







Posted in aircraft, aircraft ownership, airplanes, airshow, airshows, Airventure, EAA | Tags: aerobatic, aircraft, airplanes, Airventure, AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT, aviation, aviation insurance, EAA, experimental aircraft, FAA, homebuilt, kitplanes |
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