{"id":43593,"date":"2024-03-31T15:55:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-31T19:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=43593"},"modified":"2024-03-31T15:55:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T19:55:11","slug":"5-things-to-look-forward-to-at-the-50th-anniversary-of-sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2024\/03\/31\/5-things-to-look-forward-to-at-the-50th-anniversary-of-sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to look forward to at the 50th Anniversary of Sun \u2019n Fun Aerospace Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sun \u2019n Fun Aerospace Expo\u2014known as spring break for pilots\u2014is just a few weeks away. This year, the annual event in Lakeland, Florida, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. If you plan on being part of the fun, there\u2019s a lot to do and see April 9-14.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"ep-gutenberg-content-a9bb47abe4f5060a6a7e2043cd111ef2\" class=\"ep-gutenberg-content aligncenter ep-percentage-width   ep-content-protection-disabled\" data-embed-type=\"PDF\" data-embed-url=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sun-n-fun-2024-poster.pdf\">\n            <div class=\"embedpress-inner-iframe emebedpress-unit-percent ep-doc-a9bb47abe4f5060a6a7e2043cd111ef2\" style=\"max-width:600%\" id=\"embedpress-pdf-1711914101172\">\n                <div >\n                    <div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper\"><div class=\"position-right-wraper gutenberg-pdf-wraper\"><iframe title=\"sun-n-fun-2024-poster\" class=\"embedpress-embed-document-pdf embedpress-pdf-1711914101172\" style=\"width:600%;height:600px; max-width:100%; display: inline-block\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/embedpress\/assets\/pdf\/web\/viewer.html?&#038;file=https%3A%2F%2Flakelandgazette.info%2Fnews%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F03%2Fsun-n-fun-2024-poster.pdf#key=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\" frameborder=\"0\" oncontextmenu=\"return false;\"><\/iframe> <\/div><\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Victory\u2019s Arsenal Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/flysnf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sun \u2019n Fun<\/a>&nbsp;without historic military warbirds on display. The aircraft played significant roles in multiple conflicts, such as World War II and the Korean War. You\u2019ll see a variety of transports, bombers, trainers, and pursuit aircraft, later known as fighters.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/VictoryArsenal-P40-MFB_0853-1920x1065-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C568&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/VictoryArsenal-P40-MFB_0853-1920x1065-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C568&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/VictoryArsenal-P40-MFB_0853-1920x1065-1.jpg?resize=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/VictoryArsenal-P40-MFB_0853-1920x1065-1.jpg?resize=768%2C426&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/VictoryArsenal-P40-MFB_0853-1920x1065-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C852&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/VictoryArsenal-P40-MFB_0853-1920x1065-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Mike Brown<br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning April 10, Victory\u2019s Arsenal Theatre will present an aircraft each morning in front of the grandstands on the Sun \u2019n Fun warbird ramp. The pilot or owner of the aircraft will share&nbsp;its story. The master of ceremonies will be Ron Kaplan, former executive director of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalaviation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Aviation Hall of Fame<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Take a Warbird Ride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rc-45j-expediter.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rc-45j-expediter.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rc-45j-expediter.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commemorativeairforce.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commemorative Air Force<\/a>&nbsp;will once again be offering rides in select warbirds, such as the RC-45J Expediter, T-6 Texan, known as \u201cthe pilot maker,\u201d and P-51 Mustang. These once-in-a-lifetime flights are available for a price (it varies) and will certainly be the highlight of any aviation enthusiast\u2019s day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Catch a Daily Airshow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It wouldn\u2019t be Sun \u2019n Fun without a daily airshow. Weather permitting, delight to the exploits of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforce.com\/thunderbirds\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds<\/a>, aerobatic pilots Michael Goulian and Patty Wagstaff, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/naat.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Titan Aerobatic team<\/a>, the Howard DGA-6&nbsp;Mister Mulligan, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patriotparachuteteam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patriot Parachute Team<\/a>. Check the daily schedule&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyschedule.flysnf.org\/?_gl=1*1jehlz9*_ga*MzI3NDEwNzgwLjE3MTA0MjcxOTg.*_ga_DJB615HZJ1*MTcxMTY0NzA1Ni4zLjEuMTcxMTY0ODA4Mi4wLjAuMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here&nbsp;<\/a>for updates, and keep your eyes on the skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hands-On Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have ever thought of building your own aircraft or restoring one, check out the hands-on workshops. There will be demonstrations of a variety of skills, including composite construction, electrical installation and noise troubleshooting, fabric covering and metal shaping, woodworking, and welding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bring Your Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For children, there is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/flysnf.org\/activities\/kids-activities\/jr-aces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Junior ACEs<\/a>\u00a0program, which is a weeklong open house showcasing the year-round STEM programs available for those between the ages of 7 and 17. Explore different careers in aviation, fly a simulator, or learn about space. This year there are three locations for Junior ACEs: the Skylab Innovation Center, Buehler Restoration and Skills Center, and the Junior ACEs tent located in the Future \u2019n Flight Plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As if that\u2019s not enough, don\u2019t forget to wander through the exhibit hangars. If you can fly it, navigate with it, train with it, or use it to enhance your aviation experience in any way, shape, or form it, you\u2019ll likely find it there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sun \u2019n Fun Aerospace Expo\u2014known as spring break for pilots\u2014is just a few weeks away. This year, the annual event in Lakeland, Florida, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. 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