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Sun ‘n Fun Opens in Lakeland

Sun 'n Fun marked its 42nd opening day on Tuesday. Dave Carriere
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The 42nd annual Sun 'n Fun International Fly-in and Expo is currently underway at Lakeland Linder Airport, featuring a wide variety of aircraft, educational forums, and workshops.
  • This year introduces a new element with demonstration Red Bull Air Races during the afternoon airshows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
  • The event also includes returning favorites such as the Breitling Jet Team and Aeroshell team, along with performances by renowned aerobatic pilots, warbirds, military jets, and glider acts.
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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.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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