Homebuilt Aircraft
Are you flying your built -or almost complete- Homebuilt to SUN ‘n FUN? Then Homebuilt Corner is the place to be!
The Homebuilt Experience
Our Homebuilt Parking and Camping areas are a buzzing hub of activity, camaraderie, and hospitality!
Daily breakfasts and dinners are served Saturday through Saturday at the Homebuilt Hospitality Tent for our fly-in & camping guests. (Donations are appreciated)
Easy and convenient registration is available at the Homebuilt Registration Tent.
Special events like Trivia Night, Mardi Grad Night, and the much-loved Steak & Salmon Dinner, keep the evenings lively and memorable.
🧠 Trivia Night — Thursday | 8 PM
• Teams up to 5
• 6 rounds: General, Geography, Sports, Aviation, Music, Aviation
• 2nd Annual — a crowd favorite
• Prizes for the top 3 teams
🔥 Steak & Salmon Night — Friday, April 17
A Homebuilt favorite. Show up hungry.
($25 donation)
Daily hospitality is available for Homebuilt fly-in, parking, and volunteer guests throughout the week.
Homebuilt Corner activities are reserved for Homebuilt fly-in, parking, and volunteer guests.
Amenities in the area include:
- Charging stations for all your devices
- Wifi
- Shower facilities and comfort stations
- The Wall of Champions, honoring past award-winning Homebuilders
- A spacious 50′ x 40′ hospitality tent with accessible ramps and unbeatable views of the airshow-many say it’s the best seat in the house!
Homebuilt Forum Schedule
Tuesday, April 14
10:00 AM — Alex Pearson, Thorp Aircraft
Bringing a classic plans-built design to kit
11:00 AM — Alexandre Frota
Flying Around the World in a Van’s RV-10
First Brazilian to circumnavigate the globe solo — including a stop at SNF52 while volunteering
Wednesday, April 15
10:00 AM — Hank Goetz
Are You Ready for the Unexpected?
A firsthand account of an engine loss after departing SUN ’n FUN
11:00 AM — Bryan Walstrom, Experimental Aircraft Channel
Homebuilder Meet & Greet
Connect, talk homebuilts, and share your story
12:00 PM — Phil McLanahan
CFIT After Maintenance: How and Why It Happens
CRM and CFIT lessons from a post-maintenance RV-6A test flight
Thursday, April 16
10:00 AM — Kris Griewahn
Introduction to Builder Assist
How builder assist can help you finish your aircraft project
11:00 AM — Alex Pearson, Thorp Aircraft
Bringing a classic plans-built design to kit
12:00 PM — Eddie Saurenman
Aerobatic Aircraft Design: Past, Present, Future
Key aerodynamic principles behind aerobatic aircraft
Friday, April 17
10:00 AM — Alexandre Frota
Flying Around the World in a Van’s RV-10
11:00 AM — Eddie Saurenman
Aerobatic Aircraft Design: Past, Present, Future
12:00 PM — Bryan Walstrom, Experimental Aircraft Channel
5 Minutes of Fame
Step into the spotlight—Bryan will be interviewing homebuilders for a future episode
Saturday, April 18
10:00 AM — Alex Pearson, Thorp Aircraft
Bringing a classic plans-built design to kit
11:00 AM — Eddie Saurenman
Aerobatic Aircraft Design: Past, Present, Future
Thinking about building a Homebuilt aircraft? This is your opportunity to get up close to a wide variety of kit-built and plans-built aircraft, talk to passionate builders, and hear first-hand stories of the challenges and triumphs of homebuilding. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, tips, or just great conversation, out builders are happy to share their experience.
Location & View
Homebuilt Parking & Camping is located just west of 5/23 and south of the VOR, providing front-row viewing of the Showcase Fly-Bys and daily airshows without ever leaving the area. Please display your window placard indicating your preferred parking location, HBC (Homebuilt Camping) or HBP (Homebuilt Daily Parking) and follow the guidance of our ground personnel. Weekly or daily camping purchase is required to camp with your aircraft.
Whether you’re a builder, a dreamer, or just love being around airplanes, the Homebuilt area is a welcoming community within SUN ‘n FUN-full of stories, friendships, and the shared love of aviation. Come join us!
If you have guests driving in to join you, auto parking and ticket sales are now available on the southeast side of the convention site. This will provide guests the ability to purchase entry and gain immediate airside access near the east end of the airport and near aircraft parking and camping areas. Transportation will also be provided. Note: Vehicles are not permitted on airside and must park support vehicles in one of our auto parking areas, Lot 1 (main entrance) or Lot 3 (east entrance).