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flywithastick
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rule no. 1, don't f#ck up landing! Know the arrival procedures before you get there.
bring tie-downs for your plane
they used to sell basic groceries and suppies, to give you some idea of what you need to bring
2 full days is plenty
they've changed the schedule since I was there last, I believe. In past years, I'd have recommended the first half of the time for a good visit. may be different now. see below.
more details - www.sun-n-fun.org
bring tie-downs for your plane
they used to sell basic groceries and suppies, to give you some idea of what you need to bring
2 full days is plenty
they've changed the schedule since I was there last, I believe. In past years, I'd have recommended the first half of the time for a good visit. may be different now. see below.
more details - www.sun-n-fun.org
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crash-proof
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Plenty of sunblock, it can bake out there. You need 2 days at least, cause the place is huge, it will take at least 2 days to see everything.
And...forget bout hotels in lakeland (all booked by now), check out closeby winter haven and plant city, you might find em there. That is, unless you're campin out...
have fun!
And...forget bout hotels in lakeland (all booked by now), check out closeby winter haven and plant city, you might find em there. That is, unless you're campin out...
have fun!
Flylo
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Going to Sun 'n Fun for the first time myself. Flying SW out of BNA Monday morning.
Say, one of you SW guys wouldn't let me jumpseat in the cockpit with you, would you? I've already got a ticket! I promise to be real, real good and hardly say a word. Maybe you'd let me fly the plane just a little tiny, itsy bit?
Oh, pleeeze, pleeezeee, pretty PLEEEEEZEEE!! I'll buy the coffee and 2 (thats TWO) doughnuts, each!!
I'll be waiting.
Say, one of you SW guys wouldn't let me jumpseat in the cockpit with you, would you? I've already got a ticket! I promise to be real, real good and hardly say a word. Maybe you'd let me fly the plane just a little tiny, itsy bit?
Oh, pleeeze, pleeezeee, pretty PLEEEEEZEEE!! I'll buy the coffee and 2 (thats TWO) doughnuts, each!!
I'll be waiting.
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I went to it for the first time last year. It was towards the end of the event so I missed the majority of the WWII planes. Took my daughter who was a good trooper but bored out of her mind. Like most pilots, I'd rather be flyin'em than lookin' at 'em though.
This year I'm going earlier with a fellow pilot who has been to several so that should make it more interesting.
Of course there is Lakeland but there are several airports close by: Plant City (PCM), Bartow (BOW), or Winter Haven Gilbert (GIF).
Plant City is the closet but is also the smallest.
"See you there".
This year I'm going earlier with a fellow pilot who has been to several so that should make it more interesting.
Of course there is Lakeland but there are several airports close by: Plant City (PCM), Bartow (BOW), or Winter Haven Gilbert (GIF).
Plant City is the closet but is also the smallest.
"See you there".
You want this guide which is data that used to be published by Jeppesen and FSDO.
http://www1.faa.gov/NTAP/NTAP03FEB20/AS03003.HTM
This is the data sheet about arrivals and patterns into SnF.
If you go to Jeppesen online and look for special events stuff they will tie you into a great number of links for arrivals to Daytona, Kentucky Derby, Indy 500, Oshkosh,etc. (free)
We used to get neat bulletins from Jepp but they've stopped sending the stuff out.
http://www1.faa.gov/NTAP/NTAP03FEB20/AS03003.HTM
This is the data sheet about arrivals and patterns into SnF.
If you go to Jeppesen online and look for special events stuff they will tie you into a great number of links for arrivals to Daytona, Kentucky Derby, Indy 500, Oshkosh,etc. (free)
We used to get neat bulletins from Jepp but they've stopped sending the stuff out.
LR25
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This year they did change the schedule around, I dont like it myself.
It start on a Wed. this year instead of Sat. so the majority of the people will probobly be there towards Fri, Sat, Sun.
Whats more, they started a little early also, daylight savings isnt till Sun the 6th. People with no electrical systems just lost an hour of flying that they have enjoyed for the last several years, i havnt figured that one out yet.
I go every year, and try to fly in for the most part. If you do fly in and camp, my suggestion is to camp out in the "general aviation parking", not the "general aviation camping". The designated camping area is very sandy and dirty, by the second or third day, you got dirt all over the tent and your camping gear. If you camp out at the parking area, its clean and grassy, generally the GA parking is over at the VOR, if you can make it over to that area, you will really have a good spot to camp, and watch the airshow, no crowds, just delightful airplane noise. Make sure you put the GA parking sign in your windshield, not the camping sign if you want to camp at the parking area.
ANd like crash proof said, bring the SPF 10,000, after the first year you learn quickly.
I'll see ya there, have fun.
It start on a Wed. this year instead of Sat. so the majority of the people will probobly be there towards Fri, Sat, Sun.
Whats more, they started a little early also, daylight savings isnt till Sun the 6th. People with no electrical systems just lost an hour of flying that they have enjoyed for the last several years, i havnt figured that one out yet.
I go every year, and try to fly in for the most part. If you do fly in and camp, my suggestion is to camp out in the "general aviation parking", not the "general aviation camping". The designated camping area is very sandy and dirty, by the second or third day, you got dirt all over the tent and your camping gear. If you camp out at the parking area, its clean and grassy, generally the GA parking is over at the VOR, if you can make it over to that area, you will really have a good spot to camp, and watch the airshow, no crowds, just delightful airplane noise. Make sure you put the GA parking sign in your windshield, not the camping sign if you want to camp at the parking area.
ANd like crash proof said, bring the SPF 10,000, after the first year you learn quickly.
I'll see ya there, have fun.
FlyingSig
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I lived in Lakeland for several years and it's definitely a blast. Traditionally, the first weekend was the best time to go, but with the schedule change this year I'd assume the same but you never know. Nighttime show is always the coolest one and if you have time head up to the seaplane show.
If you get away from the airport, Molly's pub downtown was my favorite. Hurricane's is right across the street for the younger/louder crowd. Plenty of good food around town, PM me if you need some tips.
If you get away from the airport, Molly's pub downtown was my favorite. Hurricane's is right across the street for the younger/louder crowd. Plenty of good food around town, PM me if you need some tips.
crash-proof
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they have a real nice website too!
http://www.sun-n-fun.org/content/
If i can get some friends to go, I'd like to go too...
By the way anyone been to the splash-in? How many planes show up for that usually?
One more tip, by the end of the day you'll be sweaty, dusty and sunburned. But satisfied!
My favorite part is to hang out by the homebuilt section, you can get right up next to the runway, at least before and after the actual airshow.
http://www.sun-n-fun.org/content/
If i can get some friends to go, I'd like to go too...
By the way anyone been to the splash-in? How many planes show up for that usually?
One more tip, by the end of the day you'll be sweaty, dusty and sunburned. But satisfied!
My favorite part is to hang out by the homebuilt section, you can get right up next to the runway, at least before and after the actual airshow.
flywithastick
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LR25
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I dont think they do, the last time I camped out in the parking area, I had to hump it over to the showers, but I thinks its worth it.
When you set up in the parking area, I watch the airshow from there. No loud speakers, no crowds, hardly anybody over there. Its real peaceful during the airshow. Kick back and relax on a lawn chair.
I used to fly a Cherokee 6 in for camping. Its like having a Suburban an Sun n Fun, I miss the ole airplane.
When you set up in the parking area, I watch the airshow from there. No loud speakers, no crowds, hardly anybody over there. Its real peaceful during the airshow. Kick back and relax on a lawn chair.
I used to fly a Cherokee 6 in for camping. Its like having a Suburban an Sun n Fun, I miss the ole airplane.
RE: Know the arrival procedures
If the pilot in front of you in the arrival pattern appears either to be lost, or have no knowledge of the arrival procedures/NOTAM (which is extensive and detailed) JUST BREAKOUT AND RE-ENTER at the entry point....trying to stay in position behind someone who is lost will nearly guarantee a "de-stabilized approach".
I also recommend a "safety pilot" in your aircraft to 1.) help clear for traffic 2.) look for traffic pattern land marks, and 3.) allow you to concentrate on flying a stable approach and landing...(yes,... people do it single-seat all the time...but... a second set of eyes can be a big help.)
DLF8108
If the pilot in front of you in the arrival pattern appears either to be lost, or have no knowledge of the arrival procedures/NOTAM (which is extensive and detailed) JUST BREAKOUT AND RE-ENTER at the entry point....trying to stay in position behind someone who is lost will nearly guarantee a "de-stabilized approach".
I also recommend a "safety pilot" in your aircraft to 1.) help clear for traffic 2.) look for traffic pattern land marks, and 3.) allow you to concentrate on flying a stable approach and landing...(yes,... people do it single-seat all the time...but... a second set of eyes can be a big help.)
DLF8108
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