More than a near perfect weather week, it was a near perfect "Spring Break for Pilots" at Lakeland Linder Airport. The 38th Year of Sun N Fun March 27- April 1, said to kick off the air show and flying season, had record attendance on their big day, Friday. Some say they actually ran out of armbands, what a great problem to have. Last year's event is now history and will be judged more favorably than the previous year of destructive tornados.
A uniquely Florida event, should not to be compared with AirVenture Convention even though it has many similar elements and non-stop family entertainment. But, absolutely it shares in a comparable success due in part to hundreds of experienced EAA volunteers. They are still the backbone of putting on the show and truly shine at Sun N Fun.
The 2012 Sun N Fun International Fly-In & Expo was expected to attract 160,000 to 170,000 visitors from Central Florida, North America and more than 80 other countries. The event is the largest aviation convention in the state of Florida and the first major international aviation event of the year in the Americas.
Perhaps the sheer number of airshow stars is most impressive, with a daily show from 1:00-5:00pm. moreover, a night show. Most all the world's greatest aerobatic pilots come to perform and you can see upcoming new acts for the season. Lakeland is proud to be home base to their new jet team, the Black Diamonds. Maybe it's time to renew your enthusiasm for Sun N Fun with so many positive changes. Next year's event is April 9-14, 2013. -B Meyer,
FMI: Sun N Fun