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Behind the Poster: A World to SEA at 53

July 8, 2026

The 2027 SUN 'n FUN poster captures the spirit of an event where aviation meets music, entertainment, and ...

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Final Call for SUN ‘n FUN Merch!

May 7, 2026

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Behind the Poster: A World to SEA at 53

July 8, 2026 | Aerospace Expo, News, SUN ‘n FUN Event News, Uncategorized

The 2027 SUN 'n FUN poster captures the spirit of an event where aviation meets music, entertainment, and adventure—creating an experience unlike ...

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Final Call for SUN ‘n FUN Merch!

May 7, 2026 | Aerospace Expo, News, SUN ‘n FUN Event News

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Sponsor Spotlight

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Sponsor Spotlight: Rocket Air

May 4, 2026 | 2026 Sponsor Spotlights, SNF Sponsor Spotlight, Sponsor Spotlight

Rocket Air is the ultimate one-stop shop for aviators. From flight training, maintenance and avionics, to aircraft parts and charter services, we ...

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Sponsor Spotlight: Sarasota Avionics

February 1, 2026 | 2026 Sponsor Spotlights, SNF Sponsor Spotlight, Sponsor Spotlight

Sarasota Avionics is the world’s leading avionics installation dealer for Garmin Avionics, Aspen Avionics, L-3 Avionics, Avidyne, and Genesys/S-TEC autopilots. With multiple FAA-certified repair stations, they strive ...

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Sponsor Spotlight: Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.

January 25, 2026 | 2026 Sponsor Spotlights, SNF Sponsor Spotlight, Sponsor Spotlight

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has been the supplier that aircraft builders, owners, pilots, and aviation businesses have depended on since 1965. They ...

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Sponsor Spotlight: Higher Power Hydraulic Doors

January 18, 2026 | SNF Sponsor Spotlight, Sponsor Spotlight

Higher Power Hydraulic Doors has been family owned and operated for over 30 years. The Higher Power Hangar Door is a simple design ...

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Sponsor Spotlight: Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.

February 20, 2025 | SNF Sponsor Spotlight, Sponsor Spotlight

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has been the supplier that aircraft builders, owners, pilots, and aviation businesses have depended on since 1965. They ...

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Sponsor Spotlight: Sarasota Avionics

February 13, 2025 | SNF Sponsor Spotlight, Sponsor Spotlight

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Volunteer Spotlight

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Volunteer Spotlight – Bill & Suzy Eickhoff

December 5, 2022 | Volunteer Spotlight

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Volunteer Spotlight – Harry Silcox

September 21, 2022 | Volunteer Spotlight

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Volunteer Spotlight – Jim Albrand

September 6, 2022 | Volunteer Spotlight

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Women in Aviation – WEDU PBS’s Newest Episode on Greater Lakeland

December 22, 2024 | Aerospace Expo, News, Staff Spotlight, SUN ‘n FUN Event News

Take a look at WEDU PBS's newest episode of "Greater Lakeland" where they come to the Florida Air Museum on the SUN ...

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Staff Spotlight – Elizabeth Jilbert

October 4, 2022 | Staff Spotlight

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Airythmia Paramotor Team	April 1st from 11 AM – 12 PM
Greg Koontz	April 2nd from 10 AM to 11 AM
Bob Carlton – Vertigo Airshows: FoxJet SailPlane	April 2nd from 11 AM to 12 PM
Erik Edgren & T-Clips	April 2nd from 12 PM to 1 PM
Nathan Hammond – Ghostwriter Airshows	April 3rd from 9 AM to 10 PM
RJ Gritter	April 3rd from 10 AM to 11 AM
Melissa Burns	April 3rd from 11 AM to 12 PM
Redline Airshows	April 3rd from 12 PM to 1 PM
Aerobatic’s Golden Trio – Mike Goulian, Rob Holland, & Patty Wagstaff	April 4th from 9 AM to 10 AM
Doug Rozendaal – Mister Mulligan	April 4th from 11 AM to 12 PM
Greg Koontz	April 5th from 11 AM to 12 PM

Day	Event Name	Start Time	End Time	Speaker Name/Title	Event Type	Location
Wed. April 15	4 Stroke Maintenance Tips	10:30 AM	11:30 AM	Phil Lockwood – Lockwood Aviation (NE-23 NE-12)	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City
Wed. April 15	Building & Registering Experimental Aircraft	12:00 PM	1:30 PM	Paul Mather- M-Squared (LP-23)	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City
Wed. April 15	Building a Trailer for Your Ultralight	1:30 PM	2:30 PM	Mike Ostrander – Air-Tech (LP-19)	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City
Wed. April 15	Fly a Weight-Shift Trike	3:00 PM	4:00 PM	Larry Mednick – Evolution Aircraft (LP-16)	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City
Thu. April 16	Various MOSAIC Topics	10:30 AM	1:00 PM	Speakers To Be Announced	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City
Fri. April 17	2-Stroke Rotax Maintenance Tips	10:30 AM	11:30 AM	Phil Lockwood – Lockwood Aviation (NE-23 NE-31 NE-12)	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City
Fri. April 17	FAA MOSAIC Marketplace & Rules	12:00 PM	1:00 PM	Scott Severen	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City
Fri. April 17	AutoGyro Flying	1:30 PM	2:30 PM	Bob Snyder – AutoGyro USA (LP-25)	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City
Fri. April 17	Flying a Grasshopper	3:00 PM	4:00 PM	Brad Rose Tree Hopper Ultralights (LP-15)	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City
Sat. April 18	Flying a Powered Parachute	10:30 AM	11:30 AM	Bill Wallace – Powrachute (LP-14)	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City
Sat. April 18	Technical Side Of The QuickSilver	12:00 PM	1:30 PM	Bever Borne – Air-Tech (LP-19)	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City
Sat. April 18	Powered Paragliders (PPG) – Let’s Talk!	1:30 PM	2:30 PM	Paul Czarnecki – Paradice City Media Team (PlanetPPG)	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City
Sat. April 18	Shut Up And Fly! (Your Ultralight)	3:00 PM	4:00 PM	Shain Hammac – Shut Up anf Fly Ultralight Club	Forum – Light Plane	Light Plane / Paradise City

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December 22, 2024 | Aerospace Expo, News, Staff Spotlight, SUN ‘n FUN Event News

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