Check out this video, which documents the efforts of SUN ‘n FUN and the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) to build the next generation of aviators. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5VN0nzmpPk&w=560&h=315]
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Picture of the day: A flying thank you
Photographer Matt Genuardi, who worked on the staff of SUN ‘n FUN Today at this year’s fly-in, captured this photo of Jay Sabot’s Lancair Legacy during the show. It reads: “Dad! N26XY is flying! With all the models you gave me as a child + your love and encouragement kept me trying. This is for […]
Picture of the day: Up, up and away
Ace photographer Matt Genuardi captured this photo of the balloon launch at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN. The balloon launch is held every year at the fly-in in Lakeland, Florida, weather permitting.
Picture of the day: Future aviator in a mini-TriMotor
Ken Strohm captured this photo of a future aviator in his mini-TriMotor at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN.
Picture of the day: Taking flight
Matt Genuardi captured this photo at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN of a flock of powered parachutes taking to the skies at Paradise City, the ultralight and light-sport area of the annual fly-in.
SUN ’n FUN celebrates being debt free
As the gates opened April 21 for the 41st annual SUN ‘n FUN, officials were celebrating the fact that the organization is officially debt free. When SUN ’n FUN President John “Lites” Leenhouts took the helm of the non-profit, he found it was not only $2.3 million in debut, but the organization was surviving on […]
SUN ’n FUN founder inducted into Aviation Hall of Fame
For the first time ever, the Florida Aviation Historical Society held an induction for the Florida Aviation Hall of Fame during SUN ’n FUN.The induction, held first thing opening day, included the Class of 2014 and the Class of 2015. “We’re looking to do this as an annual thing,” said Robb Williams, executive director of […]
Groundbreaking held for new KLAL tower
There was a lot happening on opening day of this year’s SUN ’n FUN, including a milestone for Lakeland Linder Regional Airport: A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the airport’s new air traffic control tower. The new tower will be 141 feet, significantly higher than the 50-foot tower now in operation. “That was built in […]
Picture of the day: Seen at SUN ‘n FUN
Christoph Ziegler sent in this photo shot at SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland, Florida, April 22.