Making 3 Flights in 3 Days at Sun ’n Fun

A pilot shares their experiences with the Carbon Cub UL, Titan Aerobatic Team T-6, and S-211 Marchetti jet at the annual aerospace expo.

Cayla McLeod

Monday, April 07, 2025 at 03:00 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Cayla McLeod flies with the TITAN Aerobatic Team during Sun 'n Fun. [Courtesy: Cayla McLeod]

Key Takeaways:

The author experienced the CubCrafters Carbon Cub UL, highlighting its impressive Rotax 916 engine power, vertical climb capability, and exceptional fuel efficiency.
A bucket-list item was fulfilled with a formation aerobatic flight in a T-6 Texan with the TITAN Aerobatic Team, described as a smooth, G-filled, and unforgettable choreographed performance.
An unexpected opportunity led to a flight in an S-211 Marchetti jet with Victory Flight Training, revealing its professional operation, responsive controls, and the distinct, sustained G-forces of jet aerobatics.

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If you’re familiar with the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, you’ll know that this isn’t a show where the manufacturers, exhibitors, and/or alphabet organizations tend to roll out their latest and greatest, so this article won’t be focusing on any newsworthy-specific items.

However, what it will be focusing on is three vastly different flight experiences that I had the pleasure of taking part in throughout the week. A story about FLYING, if you will.