POLK CITY, Fla. - Fantasy of Flight is pleased to once again play host to one of Central Florida's splashiest events where the fun may be watered down but it's never diluted... On Thursday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the aviation attraction welcomes "Splash-In," a one-day event specifically designed to celebrate seaplanes and other amphibious aircraft. Throughout the day, dozens of seaplane pilots will use Fantasy of Flight's sparkling Lake Agnes as their chosen landing strip to the amazement of all who care to come and join in the fun.
"Splash In" is a "fly-in within a fly-in"- just one portion of the SUN 'n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, which has been dubbed "Spring Break for Pilots." Guests will be transported by shuttle to and from SUN 'n FUN headquarters at Lakeland Linder Field and Fantasy of Flight throughout the event.
The public is encouraged to come and meet the daring pilots and watch as they maneuver their amazing amphibious planes from the sky to the surface of the water and back again, competing in various air- and water-based competitions including spot landing, a "bomb drop" contest and slaloms with floatplanes and flying boats. Fantasy of Flight's own Grumman Duck is scheduled to be featured at the event, while the PBY Catalina and the only airworthy Short Sunderland MK5 in the world also will be on display at the attraction.
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The all-day event is included in admission to Fantasy of Flight, which is $28.95 for adults and $14.95 for children, ages 6-12, plus 7 percent sales tax. Children 5 and under are free. SUN 'n FUN ticket holders who do not wish to visit the Fantasy of Flight attraction may pay $5 for parking and admission to "Splash-In." Visitors who do not wish to visit the Fantasy of Flight attraction and are not SUN 'n FUN guests may pay $10 for parking and admission to "Splash-In."
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The attraction is also pleased to offer SUN 'n FUN attendees an "Extended Spring Break for Pilots" by giving $5 off general admission to Fantasy of Flight with proof of admission to SUN 'n FUN (wristband or ticket receipt). The offer is good for multiple visits and is valid March 29 through May 31, 2012.
"Splash-In" is part of the annual SUN 'n FUN "Fly-In," an aviation convention started in 1975. In 2008, the "Splash-In" portion of the wildly popular Lakeland Linder Regional Airport event was moved to Fantasy of Flight to utilize the state-of-the-art facilities and wide-open spaces of the Polk City landmark attraction. Pilots of 87 planes arrived on event day alone as guests enjoyed the amazing sights and sounds as crafts of all kinds descended upon the lake waters or took to the sky. Go to Fantasy of Flight for more information: http://www.fantasyofflight.com/