Lakeland FL Annual Sun ‘n Fun from March 29 - April 3, 2011
Spring Break for pilots, friends and aviation enthusiasts at the annual Sun ‘N Fun in Lakeland Florida.
For one week from March 29th through April 3rd, 2011, Linder Airport will become once again the busiest airport in North America during the 37th annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In & Expo event. It is estimated that this gathering will entertain about 170,000 visitors from around the county and the world. The 2011 Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In event will be staged on 850 acre footprint of the Lakeland Linder Airport engaging all levels of aviation enthusiast, professional pilots, aviation students and kids of dreaming to fly an airplane, as well as folks who design, build and fly their own airplane.
What is there to see?
The open field of the airport will showcase world-class collection of vintage, one seated ultralights, warbrids, homebuilt, hot air balloon, military aircrafts such as the C-17, F-16, C-130 F-5 Tiger and many more, which adds to this fantastic experience Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In visitor’s can expect to see throughout the week. Over 500 exhibitors will display their items and knowledge from manufacturers, various organizations, suppliers, avionics; pilot supplies just to name a few.
Sun n’ Fun Fly-In Entertainment for Everyone, just to name a few:
- The U.S. Navy “Blue Angels” will not go unnoticed in the skies of Lakeland as they’ll practice April 1st and 4th. They are scheduled to showcase their precision flying skills during their performances on April 2nd, April 3rd and April 4th.
- Aerial Shows throughout the Fly-In
- 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation that includes an evening program hosted by NASA Space Shuttle Commander and Naval Aviator Robert Gibson as well as other Naval Aviators.
- 2011 Lindbergh Awards Celebration - March 30th.
- F-22 “Raptor” demonstration April 1-3
- Annual Splash-In - March 31st at Lake Agnes at Fantasy of Flight.
- 10-Year Commemoration of 9/11 April 3rd.
- 20-Year Retrospective on “Desert Storm” by USAF Brigadier General Cory Cornum and Brig. Gen Rhonda Cornum.
- Daily Air Show - Night Air Show on Friday with fireworks and U.S. Navy Bank “Pride” in Sunset Grill!
- Green Space Exhibit with focus on environmentally friendly aviation-related products and services.
- Hot Air Balloon Launch at dawn on April 2nd.
We all have a dream and since I have been to many airshows, it has always been my dream is to fly in one of those jets - What is your Dream?
Tickets for the Annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In Event can be purchased at the box office or online. For more information, please visit http://www.sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn.aspx
Copyright © 2011 By Petra Norris * Lakeland FL Annual Sun ‘n Fun from March 29 - April 3, 2011*
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
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