For one week in April from 13th- 18th, Linder Airport will become the busiest airport in North America during the 36th annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In event held in Lakeland, Florida. It is estimated that this gathering will entertain about 170,000 visitors from around the county and the world. The 2010 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, B-52 bomber and many more, which adds to this fantastic experience Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In visitor’s can expect to see throughout the week. Over 475 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
- The Thunderbirds will not go unnoticed in the skies of Lakeland as they’ll practice April 14th and 15th. They are scheduled to showcase their precision flying skills during their performance on April 17th and April 18th.
- Daily Ariel Showcase Flying - finest and largest display of aerobatic talent
- Appearance of Jeff Skiles, the first officer of US Airways Flight 1549 – Miracle on the Hudson River
- F-18 Hornet Navy demonstration
- FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt will speak during the week at forums
- An electric airplane will be part of the GreenSpace exhibit
- Hot Air Balloon “Hare and Hound” race – April 17th
The gates open daily at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with tickets being sold at the box office or online. For more information, please visit http://www.sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn.aspx
Managing Broker - CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.
(863) 619-6918
Great Fly-in, I have family that comes down every year just for the Sun'n Fun in Lakeland.
Best Regards, Jay
Jay - Thanks for stopping by, this year's event is said to be the best ever lineup according to the organizers.