{"id":20879,"date":"2022-03-12T22:58:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-13T03:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=20879"},"modified":"2022-03-12T22:58:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-13T03:58:47","slug":"sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo-coming-april-5-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2022\/03\/12\/sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo-coming-april-5-10\/","title":{"rendered":"SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo coming April 5-10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo will take place in Lakeland from Tuesday to Sunday, April 5-10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/poster_2022_5x7_wbleed-1-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/poster_2022_5x7_wbleed-1-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/poster_2022_5x7_wbleed-1-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/poster_2022_5x7_wbleed-1-768x1178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/poster_2022_5x7_wbleed-1-1002x1536.jpg 1002w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/poster_2022_5x7_wbleed-1-1336x2048.jpg 1336w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/poster_2022_5x7_wbleed-1.jpg 1500w\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo is once again taking to the skies over Lakeland from Tuesday to Sunday, April 5-10, celebrating the annual comradery of aviation. This year\u2019s expo will also be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the U. S. Air Force, which will be highlighted by a demonstration from the USAF Thunderbirds in their first appearance in 2016. Also a B-1B Lancer.<\/p>\n\n\n        \n        <div class=\"embedpress-gutenberg-wrapper source-provider-Youtube aligncenter ep-clear   ep-content-protection-disabled inline\" id=\"\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube \">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper \">\n                <div id=\"ep-gutenberg-content-\" class=\"ep-gutenberg-content\">\n                    <div >\n                        <div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper preset-default insta-grid ep-google-photos-carousel\"\n                            style=\"max-width:600px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\"                                                                                                                >\n\n                            <div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-804c0d304d89fe787be1df49540ec0f3 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:600px; max-width:100%; height: auto; display:inline-block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The B-1B Comes to SUN &#039;n FUN 2022\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S2luCe_GRR4?feature=oembed&#038;color=red&#038;rel=1&#038;controls=1&#038;start=10&#038;end=10&#038;fs=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen title=\"SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo coming April 5-10\"><\/iframe><\/div>                        <\/div>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marking its 48th year, this event is the primary fundraiser for the Aerospace Center for Excellence, which enables the delivery of STEM-related and aerospace education programs and scholarships engaging over 50,000 local youth each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo is a six-day, aviation-nirvana event for 225,000 attendees plus millions more via the power of social media. Touted as the largest annual convention in the State of Florida as well as the second-largest general aviation event in the world, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the training forums, hands-on workshops, and aircraft demonstration showcases. There are plenty of engaging activities for the public of all ages to enjoy. The activities are scheduled from sunrise until after sunset and most are included with the ticket purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"130\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/download-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/download-1-1.jpg 388w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/download-1-1-300x101.jpg 300w\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In keeping with this year\u2019s theme of \u2018Where It\u2019s At,\u2019 the expo has over 500 exhibitors, many plane manufacturers, a three-day career fair, a National STOL Competition, and more. There are lots of food options and daily live entertainment across 2,000 acres of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SUN \u2018n FUN Fly-In Style Pilot Program is new for 2022 and will recognize and reward pilots that fly their aircraft to the event, including pilots flying the right seat, with deals and discounts throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this year\u2019s military air show component, it will be a U.S. Air Force trifecta. The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds will take flight in their premier multirole fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The aggressive USAF A-10 Warthog, a primary low-altitude, close air support aircraft, will be showing off its unique combat capabilities. If you prefer heavy metal, the C-17 Globemaster III, aka \u2018The Moose,\u2019 will be part of a multi-aircraft static display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SnF_FLYINGSponsorPost_1200x628-1-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SnF_FLYINGSponsorPost_1200x628-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SnF_FLYINGSponsorPost_1200x628-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SnF_FLYINGSponsorPost_1200x628-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SnF_FLYINGSponsorPost_1200x628-1.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the daily high-adrenaline air shows, there are two-night shows with lights and fireworks flying their routines to music and an artistic drone show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many ticket options available including Florida residents, seniors, and the military. On-site camping is also a fun way to never miss a minute of the excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo is being held on the south side of the Lakeland Linder International. For more information, including ticket prices, visit\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/flysnf.org\/\">flysnf.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The SUN \u2018n FUN Aerospace Expo will take place in Lakeland from Tuesday to Sunday, April 5-10. 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