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Sun ‘n Fun Opens in Lakeland

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