For the 42nd year, the gates at the Lakeland Linder Airport opened today for the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-in and Expo. The usual compote of airplanes, avionics, and flight-gear are on display through Sunday, mixed up with an array of educational forums and workshops, and impressive afternoon and evening airshows.
Sun ‘n Fun Opens in Lakeland
Key Takeaways:
- The 42nd annual Sun 'n Fun International Fly-in and Expo is underway at Lakeland Linder Airport, featuring airplanes, avionics, educational forums, and daily airshows through Sunday.
- A new addition this year is a demonstration Red Bull Air Race, showcasing pilots Michael Goulian and Kirby Chambliss, scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon airshows.
- The event boasts a diverse array of aerial performances, including returning teams like the Breitling Jet Team and Aeroshell, renowned aerobatic pilots, warbirds, military jets (F-22 Raptor, F/A-18 Super Hornet), and glider aerobatics.
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