april 22, 2009 sun 'n fun today

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSchools get NASA grant .........................3Former foes unite .......................................4LoPresti stimulus package ......................4Check out Choppertown ........................6Avidyne Release 9 .....................................6Spirit of Hope ............................................. 8Florida Vacation winner ......................... 8PilotMall.com ..............................................9An unlikely reunion .................................10Florida Air Museum .................................10Celebrate Earth Day ................................12Get connected ..........................................12Tourist Information Center .................... 12Golden Knights .........................................14Flight Line Radio .......................................15Sun ’n Fun Radio ......................................15Airshow Schedule .................................. 16I Flew to Sun ’n Fun Club ........................17Protect Your Plane...................................17Exhibitor Index/Map ................................18Balloon Launch ........................................20Airline Pilots Tent .....................................20GA Serves America ................................21International Visitors ...............................21Parts Exchange ....................................... 22Emergency Repair ...................................22Splash-In ...................................................23Steel Drum Band .....................................23Workshops slated....................................23Judging airplanes ....................................24Take a ride in a Warbird .........................25Youth Activities .........................................25Lectures .....................................................26Ladies Pavilion .........................................26Evening Programs ...................................27FAA Forum Schedule ..............................27Author’s Corner .......................................28Movie Schedule .......................................28Embry-Riddle jet dragster debuts ........29AOPA Big Yellow Tent .............................30Artist Sam Lyons ......................................30Today’s Forums .........................................33

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For the first time ever, Sun ’n Fun is celebrating Earth Day.

Sun ’n Fun’s Green Space, which is in the Southeast Exhibit area, features the ElectraFlyer C, an electric airplane; a hybrid Ford Fusion; kids activities; and information on composting, waste recycling, natural eating, natural clean-ing products, hydroponic gardening and more. The Lindbergh Foundation, which combines aviation and environmental issues, also has a booth at the Green Space.

Increasing awareness of the envi-ronmental movement among aviators ties into the new Green Generation

campaign by the Earth Day Network, according to Ryan McLaren, an Earth Day organizer.

“This is a great opportunity for us to be at a prestigious event such as Sun ’n Fun,” McLaren said.

It’s also an opportunity for pilots to think about the environmental move-ment in a new way, he said.

For instance, participating in the green movement can be something as simple as changing the light bulb in your hangar with one that is environmentally friendly. “It will last longer, which will save you money, and it’s better for the planet,” he said.

A pilot also could consider powering his hangar with solar power, which could even turn into a money-making venture. “They can sell any excess energy they create back to the energy companies,” he said.

It’s important for aviators to be involved in the environmental move-ment, especially if the U.S. wants to remain a world leader, he said. “Aviation is an untapped resource in the greening of our culture,” he said.

Find out more about the environ-mental movement at the Green Space today — and throughout the week — at the Green Space.

Exhibits and activities at the Green Space

A NEW WAY TO FLY: Checking out the electric airplane at the Green Space is (from the left) Kristin Burton, the Earth Day activities chairman, John Burton, Sun ’n Fun president, Ryan McLaren of the Earth Day Network and Randall Fishman, who designed the electric airplane.

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By JANICE WOOD

Opening day of Sun ’n Fun brought big news: A $1.4 million grant from NASA to enhance the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, which is on the Sun ’n Fun campus, as well as other programs throughout Polk County Public Schools.

The local school system was one of only nine in the nation to receive the NASA grant. Grants ranged in size from $300,000 to Polk’s $1.4 million grant.

“We’re in pretty rare air,” said John Small, the school system’s senior director of workforce education.

The idea of going for a $1.4 million NASA grant began with Gail Taylor at the Florida Air Museum. When it was passed on to local school officials, the feeling was that it was too far-reaching for the local schools and the brand-new aerospace academy.

“When they first came to me I thought they were reaching too far outside the box,” said Dr. Gail McKinzie, superin-tendent.

But under Small’s leadership, it soon became reality.

“John dreams a lot,” she said. “And when people dream, things happen.”

School officials also believe the “dream team” of Sun ’n Fun, the University of South Florida, USF Polytechnic-Lakeland and local aviation industry businesses and leaders, such as Rick Garcia at Gulf Coast Avionics, was instrumental in receiving the grant.

Funds from the grant will provide for a full-time coordinator to monitor and run the aerospace program for two years. It also will fund curriculum development, as well as professional development for teachers. Those projects will be led by officials from the universities.

Other projects earmarked for the grant funds include sending 30 students to the USF Gifted Program this summer, where they will study robotics, while another 120 students will attend Sun ’n Fun summer camps.

It also will fund robotics labs at six of the district’s middle schools.

“We want to create a feeder pro-gram for the academy,” Small said.Grant funds also will be used to buy equipment for the aerospace academy, such as a 3-D printer, which the students will use to help them design aerospace parts.

“We also want to bring real-life experts from the aerospace industry to work with the teachers and students,” he said.

One of those experts will be Frank Klatt, a long-time Sun ’n Fun volunteer and an engineer who worked on space shuttle programs while at Rockwell International.

“He’s a real rocket scientist,” Small said.

Klatt will share his expertise with teachers and the curriculum develop-ment team, he said. “He knows his stuff,” he said. “We need to get his expertise to our students.”

As school district officials make plans for the NASA grant money, they also must make plans for a new building for the aerospace academy.

“Our problem is how are we going to house all these students?” Small said. “It’s important that we take hold of this program. I believe it could be a stellar program and one that will attract atten-tion from people all over the country, but we need money to build a state-of-the-art facility.”

There’s no doubt that will happen, if the past is any indication.

“In true Florida fashion, the aerospace academy came together like a hurricane,” said John Burton, Sun ’n Fun president. “It came together in such a short period of time and with an incredible amount of energy.”

Local schools receive $1.4 million NASA grant

FLYING HIGH: Celebrating the $1.4 million NASA grant are (from left) John Burton, Sun ’n Fun president, Bill Eickhoff, Sun ’n Fun chairman, Chad Smith, assistant principal, Gail McKinzie, superintendent, John Small, senior director of workforce development, Cecil McClellan Jr., principal of Kathleen High School, and Rick Garcia, president, Gulf Coast Avionics.

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A new website, BahamasAviator.com, has launched.

The website is a video reference portal for new and experienced pilots planning a trip to the Bahamas, according to its devel-opers. The videos offer pilots a research tool, developers note, adding pilots can locate destinations and learn about island life through the site’s videos.

“With such a wide range of destination choices, video is the quickest way to make informed decisions,” developers say.

Videos include interviews by US

Customs, Bahamas aviation specialists, EAA, and private pilots who have made the trip. Pilots will receive a clear over-view of necessary procedures, flying to the Bahamas and back. The site also has links to other aviation sites.

The site was developed by the same company that produced “Bahamas Pilot Procedures,” a DVD that is distributed at air shows by the Bahamas Tourist Board.

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By JANICE WOOD

On April 16, 1972, Air Force fighter pilot Dan Cherry met Vietnamese MiG-21 pilot Nguyen Hong My in the skies over Hanoi.

Cherry, flying an F-4D Phantom II, shot down My. It was Cherry’s only MiG “kill.” Amazingly, My survived.

Fast forward to April 16, 2009. Cherry and My met again, but this time in Bowling Green, Kentucky, at the opening of Aviation Heritage Park, a park that features the restored F-4 that Cherry flew in that dogfight. The reunion — and new friendship — of the two fighter pilots is the subject of tonight’s Evening Program in the AOPA Pavilion, which begins at 8 p.m.

The two pilots reconnected after Cherry, who had spent years wonder-ing how his former enemy had fared, contacted a Vietnamese reality show that specializes in reuniting people and asked the producers to find the MiG pilot. When he received an email from the producers telling him that they had found the “brave MiG pilot,” Cherry was skeptical at first.

“I thought it was too good to be true,” he said, admitting he thought it was a set-up or a hoax. “I thought it might be something concocted to embarrass myself or my country.”

Cherry investigated the television program and contacted the U.S. Embassy, where officials encouraged him to accept the invitation to appear on the show. Before he did, Cherry also talked to his POW friends, who all said it was an

opportunity he couldn’t turn down.“The POWs don’t hold animosity

towards their fellow pilots,” Cherry explained. “They do, of course, hold animosity towards the government and the prison guards.”

In fact, it was the mutual respect among aviators that convinced Cherry to pursue the reunion.

“My intuition told me that as aviators we would have a lot in common,” he said. “Fighter pilots can always talk to other pilots.”

Still, he admits, he was nervous when he was on the stage of the live television program waiting to meet My for the first time. Those nerves began to go away when My shook his hand and said “I am very glad to meet you. Welcome to my

country. I am glad you are in good health and I hope we can be friends.”

The ner ves disappeared, Cherr y added, when he noticed that My got “all choked up” when the television program showed pictures of his children and grandchildren — the same reaction Cherry had when his family photos were shown.

“We’re supposed to be warriors and we couldn’t stop crying,” he said.

The warriors spent the next few days together. Cherry had dinner at My’s home, while My took him on a tour of Hanoi. Cherry noted that My has a great sense of humor and is not defensive about the circumstances of the dogfight. “He said, ‘I did everything I could and I just couldn’t get away.’”

Besides tonight’s program, Cherry and My will make other presentations throughout the fly-in, including one on the Warbird Ramp Saturday at 11 a.m., as well as lectures at the Florida Air Museum.

Cherry also will have a book signing for his recently published book, “My Enemy, My Friend.”

All proceeds from the book go toward Aviation Heritage Park. The park is an educational facility, as well as a memorial to aviators from south central Kentucky, such as John Magda, a World War II hero and blue Angels pilot.

“His story reads like a movie script,” Cherry said. “It can be an inspiration to young people to encourage them to reach for their dreams. These aren’t mythical people — these are their neighbors.”

Former foes unite

NEW-FOUND FRIENDS: Dan Cherry (left) and Nguyen Hong My will make several presentations this week

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week its 2009 HS 600 Digital Adaptive Noise Reduction (ANR) headset, available as a standard model and as a Manufaktur model (Build Your Own version).

The 2009 model includes improve-ments in the ANR technology as well as several upgrades, according to Alan Feckanin, business unit manager for beyerdynamic Aviation Products in the U.S.

Using a microprocessor to gener-ate an intelligent algorithm, the DANR produces a counter sound required to cancel the surrounding noise. The normal white noise produced from

analog noise reduction headsets does not occur using beyerdynamic’s DANR technology, according to company officials.

Price: $749. The headset is covered by a five-year warranty.

The beyerdynamic line now includes five models, including the passive HS 200 Individual, the HS 300 Individual and HS 600 DANR Individual. The HS 300 also is available as a “Build Your Own” model utilizing the online configuator for Manufaktur located at Shop.beyerdynamic-USA.com/Aviation.

Find out more at beyerdynamic’s booth in Hangar C.

LoPresti unveils its stimulus package

LoPresti Speed Merchants is offering special Sun ’n Fun discounts this week.

Wheel pants kits are 50% off, while speed spats, speed slipper, splitters and gap seals are discounted 44% to 67%. Cowls are 38% off, while BoomBeams for experimental aircraft are $199 each, or $375 for a pair.

“Now is the best time to upgrade or repair your airplane,” LoPresti officials say. “The LoPresti Aviation Stimulus package will offer you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ‘LoPresti-ize’ your plane and support your local FBO.”

Find out more at the company’s booth #32 in the North Exhibit area.

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Today at 11:30 a.m. there will be a presentation at the AOPA Pavilion by Major Roger Helton of the Civil Air Patrol on ELT location, proper disposal of unwanted ELTs and the Civil Air Patrol’s function in urban diretion finding.

Helton is the wing safety officer of the Florida wing of the Civil Air Patrol.

The AOPA Pavilion is next to the Florida Air Museum.

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By THOMAS F. NORTON

If you have any interest in aircraft whose wings go ‘round and ‘round, find your way out to Choppertown — and it is ‘way out — at the east end of the Sun ’n Fun grounds.

If the rotorcraft experience is one you’ve never had, go out there anyway and see how personal the term “personal aircraft” can be.

Watch things with rotary wings take off and land, some of them carrying just the pilot, others with enough seats for one or more passengers.

Just for fun, test yourself on the hovering demonstrator. The thing looks simple, but if you can keep the ball in the middle of the circle — a test of your potential hovering ability — you’ll be doing better than most who try it. To the embarrassment of adults, children seem to do it best and almost instinctively.

Take a good look at the “flying motor-cycle,” which can operate legally in the air and on the road.

Don’t miss the concept vehicles, the helicopters and gyroplanes of the future if their inventors succeed.

All in all, there’s a lot to see and do at Choppertown.

It’s well worth the trek or ride out there.

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Avidyne launches Piper upgrade, unveils autopilot

Avidyne Corp.’s new Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) will soon be available as a retrofit upgrade for Piper PA-46 4Meridian, Mirage, and Matrix aircraft.

The Entegra Release 9 retrofit for Piper PA-46 Meridian and Mirage air-craft includes three XGA high-resolution IFD5000 displays. In addition, Release 9 features Avidyne’s dual-redundant FMS900w systems with FMS control/display unit, next-generation fully-digital VHF NAV/COM radios and dual WAAS/RNP-capable GPS receivers.

Initial upgrades of Entegra Release 9 into existing Entegra-equipped PA-46 aircraft are expected in early 2010 pend-ing certification.

In other news, Avidyne unveiled its attitude-based DFC100 Digital Flight Control System, which is targeted spe-cifically for installation in Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft.

Avidyne’s DFC100 is an integrated flight computer and control panel that is designed as a plug-and-play replacement for existing STEC 55X flight computers. It is compatible with Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft that have upgraded to Entegra Release 9.

When the DFC100 is added to the Entegra Release 9-equipped Cirrus aircraft, there’s no additional wiring and therefore virtually no aircraft down time required to upgrade to the ADAHRS-driven attitude-based autopilot, said company officials.

The DFC100 has the standard verti-cal and lateral modes of operation of a turbine-class autopilot system, includ-ing Flight Director (FD), Altitude Hold (ALT), Airspeed Hold (IAS), Vertical Speed Hold (VS), Heading (HDG), and Navigation (NAV, LOC/GS, GPSS), officials add.

With Release 9, the DFC100 sup-ports Avidyne’s FMS Vectors mode, which allows the pilot to remain coupled during air traffic control (ATC) vectors operations without having to manually change autopilot modes. The DFC100 also includes a “Straight & Level” button which overrides all autopilot modes, leveling the wings and engaging altitude hold for an added measure of safety in the event of an emergency situation where the pilot gets disoriented or prior to activating the Cirrus’ parachute.

Certification of the DFC100 retrofit in the Cirrus is expected in 2010. Price is $14,990.

Learn more at Avidyne’s booth in the Nor th exhibit area or at Avidyne.com.

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By JANICE WOOD

A spirit of hope has returned to the workshop area.

The Spirit of Hope, a non-profit orga-nization formed by Sun ’n Fun volunteer Burl Nelson, is building a 701 SP Zenith in the sheet metal workshop.

“We’re continuing where we left off last year,” Nelson said, explaining that after last year’s show, the plane’s parts were returned to EAA Chapter 479’s han-gar in Diamondhead, Miss., with plans to continue working on it there. That was before Hurricane Gustav, which blasted the area and left the hangar drenched in water.

Nelson wasn’t sure if the plane project would return to Sun ’n Fun this year, as the Central Florida Aerospace Academy had taken over the workshops area. But academy officials were quick to assure Nelson that the plane — and the volun-teers — were more than welcome.

“We wanted to keep the workshops in place,” said Chad Smith, assistant principal. “We want to give the kids the opportunity to learn. The volunteers are a valuable resource of knowledge.”

Working with the volunteers on building a plane ties in directly with the academy’s mission of “rigorous and relevant education,” he added.

The volunteers also hope that work-ing with the students will inspire some to pursue a career in aviation maintenance technology.

“Not all kids will be pilots,” Nelson said. “We need technicians to keep the airplanes flying so the pilots can get all the glory,” he joked.

What isn’t a joke to Nelson and the other volunteers is the importance they attach to working with the kids. While the original plan was to build the plane and donate it to a missionary organization, that has changed. Now the volunteers are leaning towards using the airplane to teach kids or raffling off the plane, once it’s complete, and using the proceeds for scholarships.

“They are the next generation,” Nelson said. “At my age, it’s time to give something back. If we can inspire half a dozen kids to be great, then we’ve really accomplished something.”

While acknowledging that the next generation needs financial help to pursue careers in aviation, they also need men-toring and adult encouragement.

Helping the kids is a “selfish gratifica-tion,” Nelson said.

“In our country, we’re in the business of making things happen and creating things. To create something and to help somebody is so rewarding.”

After this week, the volunteers plan to truck the project back to Mississippi, where the chapter’s approximately 30 members will work on it throughout the year.

“Then we’ll bring it back here and do the final touches on it next year, so the kids can see the finished project,” Nelson said.

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TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION: Burl Nelson (left) works with students Alex Borum, 16, of Winter Haven, Florida, and John Glaros, 16, of Lakeland, in the sheet metal shop.

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Want to help? Volunteers are always welcome on the project, which is being overseen at Sun

’n Fun by Mickey Whittenburg, a long-time EAA member who has built eight air-planes.

THIS IS THE WAY TO ENJOY SUN ‘N FUN! The winner of Sun ’n Fun’s Florida Vacation Giveaway is Robin Lamar, center, who received a check for $500 from Kris Keprios of the Central Florida Convention and Visitors Bureau (right) and Sun ’n Fun’s Donna Gabriel. Lamar and her husband, Paul, also won four VIP tickets to the fly-in, and tickets to Fantasy of Flight, Bok Tower Gardens and Cypress Gardens. Also part of the prize is the use of a three-bedroom, two-bath vacation home — complete with a pool — courtesy of Steven Kerr at Contempo Homes of Polk County. The Florida vacation giveaway was just one of many promotions launched by Sun ’n Fun this year. Other promotions include the “I Flew to Sun ’n Fun” Club, Bring a Guest for Free and special discounts for Florida pilots.

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PilotMall.com Aviation Superstore has been given the title “Official Aviation Superstore of Sun ’n Fun.”

PilotMall.com has forged a part-nership with Sun ’n Fun that includes operating a 4,000-square-foot aviation superstore in the former Gifts of Flight building on the Sun ’n Fun campus dur-ing the annual air show. The store is located near Hangar B.

PilotMall.com, which has been around for about 10 years and sells more than 4,000 products, will offer a wide

assortment of pilot supplies, educational materials, gifts and toys during the fly-in, according to Neil Glazer, president.

“We will have several thousand prod-ucts available, from education materials — which our company is very big on — to oxygen and portable GPS,” he said.

It also will carry Sun ’n Fun-branded merchandise, including T-shirts and more.

Meanwhile, Gifts of Flight locations will be at various spots around the air show grounds, such as in front of the

Sunset Grill, near the Main Gate, at the Florida Air Museum gift shop and elsewhere. Those shops also will carry official Sun ’n Fun merchandise.

Meanwhile, the PilotMall.com store will host numerous events throughout the week, including a Woman in Aviation Networking Night on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and an International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) fundraiser to support the air show performers Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Those events are open to the public, according

to Glazer. The store also will host an Authors

Corner with aviation celebrities, includ-ing Rod Machado and Max Trescott, in attendance.

Times for those events will be posted at the store.

“We thought it would be a good idea to give something back,” Glazer said.

The store will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the fly-in.

For more information: PilotMall.com.

By MEG GODLEWSKI One of the main reasons people

attend air shows and fly-ins is to do some comparison shopping for aircraft.

The experience isn’t complete without a test flight, but you need to be prepared to get the most out of the event.

First, realize you will have limited time in the plane, sometimes no more than 20 minutes, if that.

Most of the manufacturers and dis-tributors that offer demonstration flights ask that you sign up for them in advance. These flights are usually done early in the morning before the fly-in opens or later in the evening after the air show and most of the departures have taken place. Be flexible. Sometimes the demo flights will be conducted at an airport away from the show grounds. It’s important to find

out if that is the case so that you can arrange transportation.

Sometimes the flight will involve the salesperson, a pilot and a passenger or two. Be prepared for this. Sometimes the manufacturer will have a rule about not performing certain maneuvers, such as a full power-on stall, if the aircraft is fully loaded or there is a density altitude situation. Ask about this in advance so that there are no surprises.

Although it is impossible for you to memorize all the V speeds of each aircraft you intend to fly, try to familiarize yourself with as much technical informa-tion as possible before you step into the cockpit. Before the flight — such as when the aircraft is on static display — try to get into the cockpit so you can get a look at the panel layout.

Don’t get caught up in the avionics or play “find the instrument” during the flight. Instead, focus on how the aircraft feels and responds to control inputs. Let the salesperson work the radios.

Make sure the demo flight is done so that it conforms to the intended mission of the aircraft. If you are evaluating an air-plane to be used for a flight school, check its slow flight and stall characteristics. If you are evaluating it for your go-visit-the-grandkids-in-another-state airplane, check its cruise capabilities.

Most salespeople won’t let you get away without giving you marketing material about the aircraft’s specifica-tions. Hang on to this so that when you are away from the show and out of the heat of the moment you can review the information and compare it with other

aircraft. Also, get a business card so you can easily remember who you dealt with if you have a question later.

Make notes immediately after each flight on the marketing materials you were given. It’s a lot easier to do it right then than later when you are trying to remember which aircraft felt like what.

Ask about financing options. Some companies even have aircraft trade up programs.

If you can, seek out pilots who fly the same make and model you are looking at. You can leave notes for them on their airplanes at the show or, when you get home, go on the Internet and look for type club chat rooms. Most pilots will be flattered that you are asking their opinions and will be happy to share them with you.

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Former foes reunite this week

Brigadier General Dan Cherry, USAF (Ret.), and Vietnamese MiG-21 pilot Nguyen Hong My will reunite at Sun ’n Fun 2009 for only the second time since Cherry’s F-4D Phantom shot down My over Hanoi in 1972.

Cherry traveled to Vietnam in April 2008 to meet My on a national Vietnamese television program that specializes in reuniting people.

My and Cherry will make multiple presentations during the fly-in, including a book signing for Cherry’s recently pub-lished book, “My Enemy, My Friend.”

Cherry was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force in July 1960 and went through pilot training in 1964, receiving an F-105 assignment with the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing at Spangdalem, Germany. In December 1966 he volunteered for his first tour of duty in Southeast Asia and flew 100 missions over North Vietnam. After returning to the United States as an instructor pilot in the F-105, he volunteered for his second tour of duty in 1972, this time assigned to fly the F-4D Phantom II. In April 1972, Cherry, flying in a flight of four Phantoms, shot down the MiG-21 piloted by My. It was Cherry’s only MiG “kill.”

Cherry went on to a successful career in the U.S. Air Force, reaching the rank of Brigadier General, and leading the USAF Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration

Team before retiring in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Throughout the years, how-ever, he wondered what had happened to the MiG pilot.

Friends of Cherr y’s contacted a Vietnamese reality television program, “Seems As Never Have Been Separated,” which specializes in reuniting people. The show was able to track down the MiG pilot, and the two met on the televi-sion show last April. A friendship was instantly formed.

“It is my hope that our remarkable meeting and reconciliation can somehow help the many Vietnam veterans who have had great difficulty in bringing clo-sure to their war experiences,” Cherry said. “Hong My and I both share the mutual hope that our unusual friendship can also be an inspiration to our two coun-tries to work toward better and friendlier relations through enhanced educational, cultural and business exchanges.”

Cherr y is now the president of Aviation Heritage Park in Bowling Green.

Its first exhibit is the F-4D Phantom #66-7550, the very airplane he was flying during the dogfight with My (pictured above). The park officially opened April 16 with a ceremony that included My.

Cherry and My will be featured in the

evening program at the AOPA Pavilion Wednesday at 8 p.m. They also will give several lectures at the Florida Air Museum. For more information, check programs or the information boards posted throughout the grounds.

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Your Sun ’n Fun experience would not be complete without a visit to the Florida Air Museum, Florida’s official aviation museum and education center.

Entrance to the museum, which is open year-round, is free during the fly-in.

Boasting a variety of exhibits ranging from aircraft to Howard Hughes memo-rabilia, the museum also showcases an extensive collection of photographs and artifacts. The museum’s pavilion is the site of the air show’s evening programs and movies.

The museum is of fering a special membership promotion to Sun ’n Fun guests. All new and renewing members who sign up during the fly-in receive 15 months of benefits for the price of a regu-lar 12-month membership. They also will be entered in a random drawing to receive a $100 gift certificate from PilotMall.com.

Memberships may be purchased at the Florida Air Museum membership booth at the main entrance or at the museum’s information desk.

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the fly-in except for Thursday, April 23, when it will close at 4 p.m. to prepare for the annual Member Mingle, an exclusive “members only” reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. There is no cost for members to attend the event and member guests are only $10. Members can RSVP by calling 863-904-4000, e-mailing [email protected] or stopping by the museum information desk.

The museum is located just of f Medulla Road, near the Main Gate and adjacent to the Buehler Restoration Center and the Workshops area. Although there is no extra fee to visit the museum during Sun ’n Fun, donations are appreci-ated.

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Earth Day is a global celebration designed to inspire appreciation for the Earth’s environment. It is traditionally celebrated on April 22 — which falls on the second day of this year’s Sun ’n Fun Fly-In.

Throughout the week, Sun ’n Fun will of fer “eco-friendly” activities, located in a new Green Space in the Southeast Exhibit Area, close to the Main Tram Station on the fly-in campus. This area is dedicated to green living, advancing eco-friendly technology and learning more about our environment, according to Kristin Burton, who spear-

headed the Earth Day activities.The Green Space, which will be open

daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will have a kids area, an electric airplane on display and representatives from city and county agen-cies, as well as Earth Day International.

C o m p a n i e s t h r o u g h o u t t h e aviation industry are excited about the Green Space, Burton noted.

“It’s so new, they want to see

how they can fit in,” she said. “The green movement used to be the ‘cool’ movement — now it’s something that

everybody has to be a part of.”Aviation has already taken steps in

the “green” direction, she added.“For years , the L indbergh

Foundation has advocated and, through grants, funded research initiatives that balance innovations and the environ-ment such as the Green Investment Program that focuses on aviation bio-fuels and research,” she said. “Airlines are also testing fuels, de-icing chemi-cals and technologies that are more environmentally friendly.”

Part of the Earth Day activities is the evening program on Tuesday, put on by the Lindbergh Foundation, John and

Martha King and well-known air show per former Patty Wagstaf f. Dubbed “Over Africa: Low and Slow With

the Kenya Wildlife Service,” it chronicles how game wardens patrol the Kenya Wildlife Ser vice in planes, protecting endangered animals from poachers and human encroach-

ment. The Kings and Wagstaff traveled to Africa to train these pilots, with a grant from the Lindbergh Foundation. Former CNN correspondent Miles O’Brien, who also is a pilot, documented the mission and will participate in the program.

While this is the first year for Earth Day celebrations at Sun ’n Fun, Burton anticipates it will continue next year, even if Earth Day doesn’t fall during the fly-in.

“The whole month of April is dedicated to Earth Day activities, so anything you do in April can be called an Earth Day celebration,” she said.

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Got questions? Tourist Information Center has answers, as well as Internet Cafe

If you need help finding accommo-dations or want a recom- m e n -dation on where to eat while you’re at Sun ’n Fun, you can find the answers at the Tour-ist Information Cen-ter, which is just out-side the Sunset Grill.

Operated by the Polk County Visitors and Convention Bureau — also known as the Cen-tral Florida Visitors and Convention Bureau — the information center will be staffed throughout the show with specialists who can answer anything from where’s the best place to shop to where campers can wash their clothes. There will be four to six people avail-

able to answer questions, according to Janet Hart of the Visitors and Conven-tion Bureau.

The center will have a variety of information available, from available area lodging, including prices; attraction information and brochures; dining rec-ommendations; shopping suggestions;

and phones so visitors can make reservations,

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will have Florida air-port directories and

aeronautical charts available (while sup-plies last), as well as Florida road maps and guides.

The center also will be the site of the Internet Cafe this year. There will be four computers available at no charge.

For more information: VisitCentralFlorida.org.

Get connected Bright House Networks will again provide wireless Internet access across the

Sun ’n Fun grounds this year. The service costs $9.95 for one day or $29.95 for the week.Access to the wireless Internet service will be available to anyone with an

802.11 G wireless client device. All users wishing to access the pay per use service must sign up through the wi-fi “splash” page. The system will utilize wi-fi technol-ogy designed to cover large outdoor areas, making only a laptop and wireless card necessary to access the Internet throughout most of the campus.

Earth Day is a global celebration designed to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the earth’s environment. It is traditionally celebrated on April 22of each year – which falls on the second day of this year’s Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In.

Sun ‘n Fun invites the aviation community to recognize the important roleour environment plays within the aviation community – not only the skies inwhich we fly, but the ecosystem that supports and sustains thesky . .. and the technology that makes flight possible in the first place – byjoining in the week-long activities planned to celebrate this global event.

Sun ‘n Fun will offer “Eco-Friendly” (“Green-Friendly”) activities through theweek of the Fly-In. These activities will be located in the Southeast Exhibit Area– close to the Main Tram Station on the Fly-In site. Affectionately called “TheGreen Space,” this area is dedicated to “green” living, advancing eco-friendlytechnology and learning more about our environment. The Green Space will be opendaily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Fly-In.

Aviation has already taken steps in the “green” direction. For years, the LindberghFoundation has advocated and, through grants, funded research initiatives that balance innovations and the environment such as the Green Investment Program that focuses on aviation bio-fuels and research. Airlines are also testing fuels, de-icing chemicals and technologies that are more environmentally friendly. EarthDay International plans tohave a presence in The Green Space. . .along side an electric-powered airplane!There will also be an area specifically designed for young people and supported by Purity Wellness Spa.

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The United States Army’s Golden Knights Parachute Team will celebrate its 50th anniversary by performing at Sun ’n Fun this weekend.

The Golden Knights plan to arrive Thursday, April 23, and will perform dur-ing the daily air shows Friday through Sunday.

The Golden Knights were formed in 1959 to compete in what was then the Soviet dominated sport of skydiving. Known as the Strategic Army Corps Sport Parachute Team, the 13 men performed so well that, in 1961, the U.S. Army officially recognized the team as the U.S. Army Parachute Team. Over the past 50 years, the Golden Knights have competed in parachute competitions around the globe, winning an unrivaled 425 championships, 21 national championships and eight world team titles.

Today, the Golden Knights consist of two demonstration teams — the Gold team and the Black team, which will perform at Sun ’n Fun.

The team’s primar y mission is to promote esprit de corps and support the Army’s recruiting goals. Each year, the Golden Knights travel the United States and abroad performing at air shows and sport-ing events delivering the Army’s message to future soldiers. The Golden Knights also bring that message to the general public by visiting high schools and working with local recruiters.

The Golden Knights will conduct two performances during the daily air shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Each perfor-mance will include maneuvers performed from an altitude of 12,500 feet designed to demonstrate the amount of control a jumper has while falling at speeds in excess of 120 mph.

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“Flight Line Radio will be bigger and better than last year,” promised Don Costanza, the company’s director of marketing.

The radios, which are the size of a credit card, have been customized for the show with the Sun ’n Fun logo.

The radios have three channels: One picks up transmissions from the tower and announcer’s stand; the

second broadcasts Sun ’n Fun radio; and the third broadcasts Flight Line Internet Radio, an Internet-based radio station that’s specifically geared to general aviation. The radio station will be broadcasting from the grounds during the show, Costanza added.

The second and third channels will have programming 24-7 during the show, Costanza said, while attendees will be able to hear everything from the air show announcer’s stand no mat-ter where they are on the grounds.

The radios, which cost $15, come complete with a headset and battery.

Extra batteries will be available for sale at all Gifts of Flight locations.

“The beauty of this is that the radio you pick up at Sun ’n Fun will also work at any other show we are at, such as this summer’s AirVenture,” Costanza said. “And if you picked up a radio last year, it will work this year as well.”

Flight Line Radio also broadcasts at other events, such as the Indianapolis Air Show, the Capital Air Show in California, the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day equestrian event in Lexington, USA gymnastics events and more.


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Looking for a way to stay on top of what is happening at Sun ’n Fun during the show?

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The radio station will have more than 30 volunteers covering every aspect of the fly-in, according to Radio Chairman Dave Shallbetter.

“We’ll have updates on news and happenings around the fly-in, great inter views with aviation notables, schedules of events, interviews with sponsors, vendors and guests, live cov-erage of the daily air show, and remote

broadcasts of the evening programs and aviation safety seminars from the FAA Production Studios.”

Women in Aviation will return this year with its special segment, “Women Shine at Sun ’n Fun,” he said, adding guests include Patty Wagstaf f, Julie Clark, John and Martha King, and Peggy Chabrian, the association’s president.

Also returning are Jeb Burnside, Dave Higdon and Jack Hodgson, the men behind Uncontrolled Airspace Podcasts, who will do two podcasts from the show, one on Tuesday evening and the other on Sunday morning.

The station has added even more podcasts to its programming line-up, Shallbetter said.

“Listeners can stay tuned after the air show for a different podcast each day,” he said.

“Tuesday will be Uncontrolled Airspace, Wednesday will be The Finer Points of Flying with Jason Miller, Thursday is The Pilot’s Flight Podlog, Friday is a special gathering of aviation podcasters — kind of an open mic night — and Saturday will be Airspeed Online with Steve Force,” he continued.

Radio programming also will be

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Flightline Radios can be purchased at any of the Gifts of Flight locations. Another bonus: The radios can be used at other air shows, including this sum-mer’s AirVenture.

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WEDNESDAYFreddie CabanasTim DeckerJulie ClarkE-TeamRob HollandIron EagleLarry KingGreg KoontzBill LeffJohn MohrJim PeitzRed Bull Helicopter/Chuck Aaron

Gene SoucyBill SteinBob WagnerWarbirdsMatt Younkin

THURSDAYAeroShell TeamAerostarsMatt ChapmanE-TeamRob HollandLarry KingGreg KoontzJohn MohrSteve OliverJim PeitzRed Bull Helicopter/Chuck AaronGene SoucyBill SteinBob WagnerPatty Wagstaff

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FRIDAY NIGHTAeroShell TeamAerostarsDan BuchananSteve OliverMilitary Demo

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“Do not touch” placards are a must. These are provided for display aircraft when you register. These cardboard sleeves slip over the propeller.

Verify the security of your tie-downs. If you use single stakes, insert them into the ground at a diagonal. A stake inserted on a diagonal takes more force to lift out of the ground than one driven straight into the ground. You may want to invest in the “claw” type of tie-down. Instead of a single stake in the ground, there are three at dif-ferent angles. As the name implies, it resembles a claw when used properly. According to pilots who use them, they are easier to install and remove, yet provide sturdier protection than the one-stake varieties.

Make sure gust locks are installed correctly.

Do not leave anything near your airplane that can be thrown, such as a football or a Frisbee, a model glider or even extra tie-down stakes. Also don’t

leave any cleaning products that have a spray trigger around. One unsuper-vised kid is all it takes to do damage. Put these items out of sight.

Be careful of the position of your propeller. Experienced campers recom-mend that you turn the propeller so the blades are vertical. Someone walk-ing between rows at night is less likely to hit the blade.

In adverse weather, such as high winds, do not try to “save your airplane.” If the wind is blowing hard enough, the plane could flip over and land on you. The aircraft can be replaced. You can’t.

Supervise the refueling of your air-craft.

Take all the expensive portable items, such as yoke-mounted GPS and head-sets, out of your cockpit. Either lock them up or hide them well. Although most people are honest, there are some folks who see large events as an opportunity to steal.

Taxi a little bit slower than you would normally, especially if there are lots of people around. Some of them may be aviation novices and may walk with their backs to the aircraft or on taxiways instead of on footpaths, and could step into the line of a wing.


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Antilles Seaplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-004CAnywhere Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-011, A-012Apollo Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-048Apollo Laser Engraving LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SW-027Applewood, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-006, A-007, N-081Approach Fast Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-093ArcticAir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-012Arion Aircraft, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LD-005Artex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-088ASA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-059, B-060, B-061Aspen Avionics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-016, D-017Atlantic Aero, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-010, N-011AUA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-057AV Source Aerostyling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-049Avemco Insurance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-055, C-056Aveo Canada Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-048Avery Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-019, D-020, D-021Aviat, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-030C, MD-031BAviation Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-040Aviation Homes & Land, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-097Aviation Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-009Aviation Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-076Aviators Hot Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-032Avidyne Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-071, C-072, N-059Avionics Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-075Avionics Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-093Av-Map Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-064Av-Stak Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-024Axis Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-027B & C Specialty Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-072B/E Aerospace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-077Bad Dog Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-060Bahamas Tourist Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-072Barrett Precision Engines, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-036Basic Aircraft Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-007,Batteries American-E.H. 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Cannon Creek Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-070Caribbean Flying Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-015Caribbean Sky Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-080CAV Aerospace Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-094, N-101Central Florida Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-032Cessna Aircraft Company . . . . . .SNF-001, SNF-002, SNF-004, SNF-005Champion Aerospace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-021Chief Aircraft, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-097Cirrus Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-035ACivil Air Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-009CJ Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-054Clamar Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WP-003Clarity Aloft Headsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-081, B-082Clifford Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-011BCO Guardian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-062Cobham Avionics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-011, D-012, D-013Cobra Torches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-021Commemorative Air Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warbird RampComp Air, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-012BConcorde Battery Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-050, B-051Conoco Phillips 66 Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-083, N-088Contact! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-063Cool-Air, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-014COOLSPACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .South End B""Cordpro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-075Corrosion Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-080CSC Duats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-065, D-066,Cub Crafters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-092, N-103Custom Plaques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-071Cutting Edge Airsports, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-00CDatatoys.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-089David Clark Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-008, C-009DCC/Earthstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-032Delta Connection Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-010, E-011DeltaHawk Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LD-003Desser Tire & Rubber Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-025Diamond Aircraft Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-023B, MD-024CDiemech Turbine Solution, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-074Dominican Republic Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-54Don George, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-074Douglass Screen Printers Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-049Dowling College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-078DRE Communications Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-095Dream Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-027CDTC Duat Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-085, A-086Dynon Avionics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-023EAA Aircraft Insurance Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-030, B-031EAA Member Tent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-039, E-040, E-063, E-064Eagle Fuel Cells-ETC, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-043Eggenfellner Aircraft, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-022Electronics International, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-090, D-091Elite Simulation Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-024, D-025EliteEtc/Mobile Racing Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-032

Elizabeth & The Gold Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-013, C-014E-MAG Ignitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-096Embraer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SNF-003Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ . . . . . . . . . .E-021, E-022, E-023, E-024Engine Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-082, N-089Epic Air, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-009AEuropa Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-99, N-100Evektor Aircraft Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-012EV-ENT/Flitz Polish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-076Explorer Aeronautique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-003Extra Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-017, E-018, E-019, E-020Falcon Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-033Federal Air Marshal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-026Fieldtech Avionics&Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-008, N-009First Pryority Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-096Flight Design USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-021FlightPrep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-036, b-037FlightSafety International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-032, A-033Float Planes & Amphibs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-029, E-030, LP-035Floats & Fuel Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-074Florida Air Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-057Florida Dept of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-004Florida Division of Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-017Florida Institute ofTechnology . . . . . . . . . . . .N-045, N-046, N-053, N-054Florida Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SW-029Fly Hard Trike Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-029, LP-030Fly The Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-073Flying Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LD-007, LD-013Fort Adkinson Plantation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-035Forward Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-049Franklin Aircraft Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-016Freeman's Just Plane Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-050, N-051G & N Aircraft, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-083Garmin International . . . . . . .D-034,D-035,D-036,D-037,D-038,D-43,D-44,D-45, Westside D

Geared Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-052GEICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SW-012General Aviation Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-065General Aviation News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-041George Frey Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-006Gifts of Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-091Gippsland Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-053, E-054, AC-007Glasair Aviation LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-016BGleim Publications, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-038, B-039Globe Fiberglass Ltd., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-061Golden Lynx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-088Goodyear Tire Aviation Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-064Grand Rapids Technologies, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-005, D-006Grassroots Airpark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-078Great Plains Aircraft Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-051Grove Aircraft Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-057GTI, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-00JGulf Coast Avionics Corp. . . . . .D-028,D-029,D-030,D-031,D-032, D-033Gulfstream Training Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-079

Hansen Aero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-007, N-019Harley Davidson of Lakeland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-011Hartwig AC Fuel Cell Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-075, A-076Hartzell Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-034, B-035Hawker Beechcraft Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-008AHeaven's Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-063, D-064Hensley Airpark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-067Herber Aircraft Service, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-080Hi-Fold Doors Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-088, B-089Hirth Recreational Power Engin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-010Hi-Tech Foams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-059Honda Power Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SW-001, SW-002Honda Power Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LD-001Hooker Custom Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-083Horizons, LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-037Howron Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-005Huffy's Airport Windsocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-092Hydroswing Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-003, E-004, E-005IBIZ, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SW-007ICOM America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-097, C-098Indy Aircraft Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-036Infinity Aerospace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-047Infinity Powered Parachutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-004Insight Instruments Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-008International Aerobatic Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-034J H Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-074J.B. Aircraft Engine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-061J.P. Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-042Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LD-004Jeppesen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-017, C-018, C-019, C-020, C-021Jet Fleet Management LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-005Jim Kimball Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-001, E-038Just Aircraft, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-008Kannad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-073Kelly Aerospace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-037, A-038, A-039Kelly Aerospace Thermal System . . . . . . . . .E-045, E-046, E-047, E-048Kelly Manufacturing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-018Kennon Aircraft Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-024King Schools, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-022Kitchen Craft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SW-004, CC-Ladies PavillionKitfox Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-061, E-062Kitplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-034Kitty Hawk Kites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SW-011, LP-001Krucker Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-050Kuntzleman Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-00UL-3 Avionics Systems . . . . . . . . .D-082,D-083,D-084,D-085,D-086,D-087Lakeland Linder Regional AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-049Lancair International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-003DLance Aviation, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-004Landing at River's Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-047Lazy Days RV Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CC-002Lektro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .East Roll GateLiberty Aerospace, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-029B

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LightSpeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-051, D-052, D-053Lincoln Electric Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-027Little Giant Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-058, D-059Lockwood Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-020BLockwood Aviation Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-067, D-068, D-069, D-070Loehle Aircraft Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LD-006Lopresti Speed Merchants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-032, N-043Love's Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-045Lowrance Avionics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-052, B-053, B-054LP Aero Plastics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-048, A-049Lycoming Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-039, D-040, D-041, D-042Lyons Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-022, A-023Mahogany Importers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-018Marathon Aviation Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-089Maule Air, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-021C, AC-001Met-All Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-078Michelin Aircraft Tire Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-010Micro-Surface Finishing Prod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-012, N-13Miller Electric Mfg. Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-028Miniature Dream Models, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SW-010Mittler Bros Machine & Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-026, D-027Mooney Airplane Company Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-007BMooney Owners of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-058, N-064, N-065Mount Royal Airpark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-020Mountain High Equipment & Supp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-097MS Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-067M-Squared, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-019MT-Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-082, A-083Mustang Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-051, E-052Mutt Muffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-039MX Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-037NAFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-033National Aircraft Appraisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-095National Aircraft Finance Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-098National Aviation Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-013NavWorx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-028New River Forest Villas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-044New Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SW-009North Carolina Dept. of Transp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-026, A-027North Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-051Nulite Instrument Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-015On-The-Spot-Embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SW-013Oregon Aero, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-040, A-041, A-042P&M Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-047Pacific Coast Avionics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-016, B-017, B-018, B-019Pacific Oil Cooler Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-061Paradise-USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-00BPara-Phernalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-043, B-070Parker Cleveland Wheels&Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-032, C-033Peltor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-046, B-047Perfect Landing Airpark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-097Pilatus Business Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-017BPilot Communications USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-086, B-087

Pilot Mag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-070Pilotmall.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pilotmall.COMMPilots Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-080Piney Creek Airpark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-081Piper Aircraft, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-014B, MD-018C, MD-019BPlane Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-052, A-053Plane Power Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-002Poly-Fiber, Randolph, Ceconite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-071, B-098, D-004Pop's Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-073, C-074Port to Port Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-010Power Flow Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-044Powrachute LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-009Precision Airmotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-065, B-066Premier Aerospace Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-033Priceless Plane Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-046PS Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-056, D-057PSA Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-060Quality Aircraft Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-060Quasar Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-027Quicksilver MFG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-046Quiet Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-063R&M Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-041, E-042Rainbow Aviation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-062Rans Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-025BRAPCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-048Ravin Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-002DRaytheon Airline Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-006ARecurrent Training Center, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-054Redbird Flight Simulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-023, N-028Remos Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-002Rescue Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-063Revere Survival Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-016Ridge Landing Airpark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-016Rite Hite Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-091RJ Tool & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-086RMS Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-020, A-021Roche Recruiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-077Rocky Smith Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-00ARodman & Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-011Rollison Light Sport Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-001Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-036, C-037Rotax Aircraft Engine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LSA MallSAFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-056SAGEM Avionics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-069, LD-002Samson Motorsworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-078San Juan College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-062Sarasota Avionics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .C-043, C-068, C-069, C-070, AC-004Scheme Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-015Schweiss Bi-fold Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-066Screaming Aero Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-002SeaMax USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-00ISeaplane Pilots Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-077Seattle Avionics 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Sennheiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-084, B-085Sensenich Propeller Mfg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-030, A-031Sensodyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LD-008Sheltair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-094Sigtronics Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-071Simcom Training Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-005Sky Ox Aircraft Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-062Sky-Tec Flyweight Starters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-001SMA Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-072, N-075Snap On Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SW-028Socata North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-022BSoloy Aviation Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-029, N-030SoundEx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-004Southern Aces Show Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-016, LP-017Special Editiion, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-042Sport Aircraft Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-068, N-069, N-079Sport Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-069Sportair USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-023Sportsplanes of Florida, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-012Sporty's Pilot Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-090, C-091, AC-003SPOT LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-023Spruce Creek Fly-In Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-055SPS Exhibitions, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-010, C-011, C-012Star Enterprises Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-052Stars and Stripes Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SW-005, SW-006Steen Aero Lab, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-048, N-049Stewart Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-058Strong Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-084Sun 'n Fun Fly-In, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SE-014, SE-015Sunglass Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-013, A-014T & T Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-049Tail Wheels ETC Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-00DTampa International Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-096TCW Technologies LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-087Team Tango . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-020, N-031Tecnam Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MD-005BTeledyne Battery Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-064Teledyne Continental Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-065, C-066, C-067Telex Communication, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-040, C-041, C-042Tempest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-081, C-082Terrafugia, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-057, E-058, AC-005Texas Skyways, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-044Texas Turbine Conversions, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-056, N-057, N-067The Aircraft Partnership Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-031The Claw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-094The Gathering Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-084The McGraw-Hill Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-046The New Firewall Foreward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-002The New Kolb Aircraft Co. LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-033, LP-034The Sign Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-001The Stress Stop, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-051Things 4 Planes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-007Three Point Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-080

Titan Aircraft Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LP-065, LP-066Tomlinson Aviation Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-002Tomlinson Avionics of Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-004Tornado Alley Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-066Trace Engines LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-025Trade-A-Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-001, A-002, A-003Tradewinds Turbines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-055, AC-006Trio Avionics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-028, A-029Tri-Pacer Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-038TruTrak Flight Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-092, A-093Turbine Cubs of Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WP-001, WP-002Turbine Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N-039Turtle- Pac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-048U.P. 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One of the oldest and most beautiful forms of flight was first test-piloted by a sheep, a duck and a rooster. In 1783 the Montgolfier brothers loaded this menag-erie aboard a balloon and launched it up, up and away. Later that year the brothers took to the skies in a balloon made of paper and silk.

Modern hot air balloons will be showcased early Saturday morning with a balloon launch. Pilots participating in this launch are part of a unique group of seasoned air show veterans from around the world, according to Sun ’n Fun officials.

Hot air balloon pilots carry an FAA issued pilot’s license in the “Lighter than Air” category. In addition to passing traditional written tests, a pilot is trained in balloon mechanics, safety, procedures, and the unique flight characteristics of balloons.

Balloon events at Sun ’n Fun include limited daily demonstration flights from the Ultralight field by commercial firms — usually at 7 a.m. Saturday is the “big” event when dozens of balloons will be launched in a traditional “hare and hound” race. As the name suggests, this event involves chasing a single bal-loon after it takes off. This balloon acts as the “hare” and floats in the air for a short while before the other balloons are allowed to take off. The balloons that follow are the “hounds.” The winning balloon is the one that lands closest to the “hare.”

This is a sight you won’t want to miss,

but you’ll have to get up early.Weather permitting, the balloon

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There also will be a Balloon Glow — where the balloons inflate, but do not take off — during the Friday night air show.

Balloon launch slated for Saturday

A gathering place for airline pilots

Do you fly for an airline? Are you a retired airline pilot?

If so, Sun ’n Fun has just the meet-ing place for you. For the fourth year, retired Eastern Air Lines and US Airways captain L. F. “Roy” Rog-ers has set up an Airline Pilots Tent on Clubhouse Row, next to Sun ’n Fun Radio.

According to Rogers, more than 500 pilots signed in last year, rep-resenting 40 airlines, both domestic and overseas.

“The tent provides an opportu-nity for us to visit and share expe-riences, reminisce about our airline days and discuss common problems,” said Rogers. “We owe many thanks to the Quiet Birdmen, two doors down from us, who were respon-sible for getting most of their retired pilots over to sign in. We’re hoping this year will be as good, despite the economy.”

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General aviation faces an acute set of issues today — issues so serious and urgent that they could have a devastating effect on our future.

Urban pressures on airports, onerous regulatory proposals, lack of commitment of general federal revenues to fund FAA operations and infrastructure, and an increasingly negative public perception of GA as “jets for the rich” have brought GA to a defining moment.

In this economic downturn, lawmak-ers are looking for ways to pay for the services the government must provide, including those of fered by the FAA. President Obama’s budget outline calls for “direct user charges” — user fees — to raise more than $7 billion each year. Add to that unfounded security fears that prompt government agencies to propose treating GA like the airlines, and we could be in real trouble.

Aviation is vital to the public good, so it makes sense that all Americans help pay for FAA operations, air traffic control, airport infrastructure, and other vital aviation-related services through the general fund that everyone contributes to. And general aviation, with its smaller aircraft and personal nature, is nothing like the airlines, so it simply makes no sense to impose expensive, impractical, airline-style security rules on GA.

General aviation pilots understand these things inherently. But many of the people who ultimately make these deci-sions do not. To change that perception, AOPA has launched one of the largest and most important initiatives in the

association’s history — General Aviation Serves America.

Decision makers, opinion leaders, and the general public need to know who we really are, what we do, and how our ability to fly strengthens the American economy. That’s why the “GA Serves America” campaign is kicking off with real pilot stories about the impact of GA on state and local economies and com-munities. The stories let general aviation, not its rivals, define itself.

We intend to tell the real-life stories of the faces behind GA and the com-munities and businesses that depend on it each day. For small rural communities scattered across the nation, general avia-tion is quite literally a lifeline, delivering

everything from food to medical care. Our missions are many, varied, and vital to this nation’s economic well being.

AOPA is committing substantial human and financial resources to this effort. To get this message out, we are producing and distributing targeted radio, television, print, and online messages. We are also meeting directly with lawmakers from key states and in Washington, D.C., and making key members of our staff available for media interviews.

But AOPA’s staff cannot do it alone. It’s going to take all of us to convince a skeptical public that general aviation indeed serves all of America. So stop by AOPA’s Big Yellow Tent or visit GAServesAmerica.com and learn more

about how you can help make a differ-ence to the future of general aviation.

General Aviation Serves America. It’s not just the name of a campaign — it’s a fact.

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Located near the main gate, the International Visitors Center pro-vides a “home away from home” for the hundreds of international visitors who come from around the globe to attend Sun ’n Fun.

Every year, 30 to 40 multi-lingual volunteers greet more than 1,000 visitors representing more than 60 countries. “At any given time, visitors may hear five to eight languages being spoken in the tent, including German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Jap-anese,” said Michele Van Dorn, Inter-national Visitor Chairperson.

As visitors register, they receive a collectors item trading pin, which is a much sought after souvenir. The center provides assistance with everything from medical needs, hotel and transportation arrangements, and translation services. There also is a message board so international guests can post messages ranging from planes for sale to saying hello to someone they met last year.

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You’ve just spent a wonderful day at Sun ’n Fun and are ready to fly home.

During your preflight inspection you notice the nose strut of your Cessna 182 is completely flat. All is not lost — one quick call to the Aircraft Emergency Repair Team can get you on your way.

This year the team is made of up approximately 15 to 20 volunteers,

according to Charlie Bukoski who, with his wife Judy, heads the team.

“We don’t do big repairs, but we can help with little ones, like replacing fluids or charging a battery,” he said. “The busi-est time for us is right after the air show ends because that is when people realize that they’ve left the master switch on and the battery is dead.”

Most of the volunteers are A&P mechanics so they can at least tell you which tool you need to borrow to take care of the problem. Tools are kept in the emergency repair kiosk, which is at the approach end of Runway 5.

“We try to stay away from doing the repairs ourselves, but if the aircraft owner asks, sometimes we will assist,” he said, noting last year the team helped 83 people. “The bulk of those issues were problems with dead batteries, brakes, and flat tires.”

Hours are from 8 a.m. to an hour or so after the air show. If a plane has serious issues, volunteers can have it towed to one of the FBOs at the airport for more extensive repairs.

Check out the Parts Exchange in Paradise City

Do you need a particular part for that restoration project in your hangar? Is the sport of the hunt for that item part of the

fun for you?If the answer is yes, then you should

stop by the Parts Exchange (PX), located in Paradise City, also known as the Ultralight area.

Items for sale come from individuals and aviation businesses from around the country. All items are related to avia-tion, which means you’ll find everything from parts to books and tools. State law

prohibits the sale of tires or batteries.Those wishing to sell parts at the PX

must purchase special tags for the items to be consigned. Tags are 50 cents.

All transactions are cash only, as there is no way to run credit cards at the Parts Exchange. However, there are a number of cash machines on the show grounds. In previous years, people who were after larger ticket items, such as

part of an airframe that cost $300, made daily trips to the cash machines until they had the right amount of cash to make the purchase, according to volunteers.

The PX is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday.

A registration credential (wristband) is required to drop off items for sale or to shop at the PX during the fly-in.

Need a part?

Emergency Repair Team ready to help if needed

Medical servicesIf you are in need of medical ser-

vices, Brokaw Medical Hospitality Center is located near the Main Gate and east of the Buehler Restoration Skills Center on Doolittle Road.

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ASF President Bruce Landsberg presents Wrecks in the City Location: AOPA Pavilion Friday 9:00–10:00 a.m.

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Splash-In returns to Fantasy of FlightThe popular Splash-In returns to

nearby Lake Agnes in Polk City, adjacent to the internationally known aviation attraction, Fantasy of Flight.

While seaplanes and amphibians will be at Lake Agnes throughout the week, the official one-day Splash-In is Thursday, April 23. That’s when pilots will partici-pate in competitions and show off their prized planes.

Landings are limited to the lake. No landings on Fantasy of Flight’s grass strip are allowed.

Because the lake is on private prop-erty, camping for Splash-In participants will be allowed, however.

Splash-In par ticipants receive a special packet entitling them to reduced admission to Fantasy of Flight. Fantasy of Flight is located just off Interstate Highway 4 northeast of Sun ’n Fun, making it an easy drive or flight from Lakeland Linder Regional Airport and the Sun ’n Fun site.

Buses will provide transportation from the Sun ’n Fun grounds to the lake. Cost is $3 each way.

Seaplanes also will be on display on the Sun ’n Fun grounds just north of Paradise City (the Ultralight area).

Steel drum band adds to spring break atmosphere

Rythm Trail, a steel drum band, will perform daily from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Main Gate and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sunset Grill.

The band is led by Ephraim Adams, who has been playing steel drums — also known as “playing pan” — for more than 18 years, since he was a student in Guyana. He soon became a well-known musician in Guyana, and a member of that country’s national steel band movement. He emigrated to the U.S. in 2003.

Rythm Trail performs at events across the country, with regular appearances throughout Florida.

For more information: RythmTrail.com.

Workshops slatedThe Sun ’n Fun Workshops are a

boon not only to A&Ps and IAs, but to amateur aircraft builders also.

The free workshops are located in the Central Florida Aerospace Acad-emy and in tents around the Buehler Restoration Center.

Many of the workshops have been approved by the FAA for credit towards the annual requirements for IA renewal and the A&P Awards Program.

Operating times are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some workshops operate continuously, while others have scheduled programs. Check at the workshop information booth in the CFAA building for times and workshop locations.

Workshops include: Woodwork; Avionics/Electrical; Basic Sheet Metal; Cable Swaging; Composites; Com-puter Resources; Engines; Fabric Cov-ering; Metal Shaping; Propeller Carving; Sport Planes; and Welding, both elec-tric and gas.

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Sun ’n Fun’s chief judge shares the tricks of the tradeBy THOMAS F. NORTON

How do you judge airplanes in six very different categories for a variety of very different awards?

“Objectively,” said Leonard Kress (right), chief judge at Sun ’n Fun.

“It’s easy to be subjective, though,” he added. “That’s why we follow EAA judging standards.”

Those standards are outlined in a “scoring decision tree” that leads to scores ranging from zero (major deficiency) to 10 (perfect, impossible to do better).

“Deficiency is defined as a safety item with potential for catastrophic flight fail-ure,” Kress explained, pointing out that very few owners with airplanes in such bad shape ask to be judged.

At the other end of the scale, a 10 is utterly flawless, a very difficult level to achieve — but far from impossible. In between, the guidelines list nine other pos-sible scores. Most owners who ask to be judged have airplanes that are well above average, generally scoring in the seven (strong show quality) to 10 range.

As the judges make their rounds, there is no discussion.

“Points aren’t awarded by consensus,” Kress said, but by each judge — up to 50 of them — filling out individual score sheets.

The scores are added up and compared only after judging is completed.

A newcomer to the judging team isn’t expected to know all of this, Kress said. The first year, a co-chairman accompanies a newcomer and critiques the scores arrived at, which are not actually used. When the scores become consistent, the candidate becomes a full member of the team.

Airplanes are judged in six categories: custom-built, vintage, warbirds, ultralight and light sport, rotorcraft and seaplanes.

The first question asked by a judge is whether the airplane being looked at is airworthy. If not, of course, it earns a zero and there’s nothing more to be done. Assuming it is, however, the next ques-tion is whether it’s better than average. A no leads to choosing whether it is very crude, crude, functional or average. Each of those terms goes with a successively

higher score, from one to four. An airplane judged to be better than

average is considered on yet another set of questions. Is it equal to, or better than, factory new? If not, but of above average craftsmanship, it falls into the five, six or seven scoring level: slightly above aver-age, solidly above, or showing pride of workmanship.

If, however, a judge gives a yes answer to the “factory new” question, the next step is the really hard one, Kress said.

A choice must be made as to whether the airplane has very fine workmanship but apparent flaws, outstanding workmanship with flaws that are difficult to detect, or is — and this is a 10 — “flawless in all respects.”

Looking at the standards published by EAA, significant differences are seen from

one category to another. Ten pages are devoted to vintage aircraft, for example, while others may require as few as six pages. “The awards are somewhat dif-ferent” from category to category, Kress pointed out.

Sometimes owners will ask judges to critique their airplanes.

“That’s a real can of worms,” Kress stated. “After all, no mother ever had an ugly baby. People put their lives into these things” and no judge wants to face a restored airplane’s “mother” with a list of flaws.

Take a stroll among the airplanes this week and do your own judging. When the results are printed in the April 26 edition of Sun ’n Fun Today, you can compare your conclusions with those of the official judges.

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Historic aircraft from the CAF fleet will be on display and available for rides all week. Rides can be purchased at Hangar 57, the CAF’s membership tent, on the Warbird Ramp.

Rides are available in the P-51D Mustang “Red Nose,” B-24A Liberator “Ol’ 927,” and B-25 “Yellow Rose.” A ride includes a passenger briefing and per-sonal introduction to the aircraft. Flight time is 20 to 30 minutes depending on the aircraft.

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Youth ActivitiesThe Tom Davis Education Cen-

ter offers fun, educational oppor-tunities to young aviation enthu-siasts.

The Youth Activities tent located outside the Davis Center is filled with a variety of interest-ing aviation-based activities, while inside, children of all ages will be fascinated by the flight simulator lab, which boasts 33 flight simula-tors this year, according to Joyce Sanborn who, with her husband, Ernie, oversees the center. Chil-dren of all ages are encouraged to use the simulators, she added.

In the center’s great room, avia-tion movies will be shown, while a pizza lunch will be served to school kids for just $3.

In the tent, children can make a wooden wing rib, as well as kites, windsocks, parachutes, paper rockets and a variety of paper airplanes. Coloring sheets will be available for the younger kids.

Two motion simulators, Kid Air II and Kid Air III, also will be avail-able outside the tent. Also return-ing is Scamp, which kids “can get into and see what it’s like being in a small airplane,” Sanborn said.

The center is also where school tours begin and end.

Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Volunteers prefer parents stay with young children, while older kids — middle school aged and up — can participate in the center’s activities on their own.

The Tom Davis Education Cen-ter is located near the Florida Air Museum, just past the AOPA Pavilion.

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ous-Night of the Son Tay P.O.W. Raid12 p.m. Andy Zakrzewski, Captain

Wedge’s School of Hard Knocks1 p.m. Lou & Nancy Fabbri, How to

Make an Improbable Trip Possible2 p.m. Bob Richards, Secrets From the

Tower

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 229 a.m. Lou & Nancy Fabbri, How to

Make an Improbable Trip Possible10 a.m. Carol Ann Garratt, Around the

World Flight in a Mooney11 a.m. Dale and Alan Klapmeier, Devel-

opment of the Cirrus

12 p.m. Bob Richards, Secrets From the Tower

1 p.m. Chad Smith, The Central Florida Aerospace Academy

2 p.m. Phil Heitman, Music’s Broken Wings

THURSDAY APRIL 239 a.m. Bill Guenon, Secret and Danger-

ous-Night of the Son Tay P.O.W. Raid10 a.m. Hazel Jopling, John, The Airport

Kid11 a.m. Richard Jeppesen, Jeppesen-A

Biography by His Son12 p.m. Carol Ann Garratt, Around the

World Flight in a Mooney1 p.m. Bob Richards, Secrets From the

Tower2 p.m. Dale and Alan Klapmeier,

Development of the Cirrus

FRIDAY APRIL 249 a.m. Nancy Aldrich, Captain Gramma-

Single Mom To Sky High10 a.m. Richard Jeppesen, Jeppesen-A

Biography by His Son11 a.m. Bill Guenon, Secret and Danger-

ous-Night of the Son Tay P.O.W. Raid12 p.m. Gen. Dan Cherry, My Enemy,

My Friend, a story of reconciliation from the Vietnam War

1 p.m. Gen. Dan Cherry, My Enemy, My Friend, a story of reconciliation from the Vietnam War

SATURDAY APRIL 259 a.m. Susan Arthurs, Blue Sky Ideas-

Aerospace Resources for Teachers10 a.m. Susan Arthurs, Blue Sky Ideas-

Aerospace Resources for Teachers11 a.m. Frank Klatt, America’s Space

Shuttle-Retire or Fly After 2010

12 p.m. Walt Houghton, Florida’s Military Airports-Training for WW II

1 p.m. Winston Scott, Reflections From Earth Orbit

2 p.m. Bill Fortney, Photo Contest Awards and America from 500 feet

SUNDAY APRIL 269 a.m. Hazel Jopling, John, The Airport

Kid10 a.m. Lou & Nancy Fabbri, How to

Make an Improbable Trip Possible11 a.m. Andy Zakrzewski, Captain

Wedge’s School of Hard Knocks12 p.m. Hazel Jopling, John, The Airport

Kid1 p.m. Richard Jeppesen, Jeppesen-A

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Schedule subject to change.


The Ladies Pavilion offers a variety of activities from crafts to cosmetics.

Besides the scheduled activities, there will be a variety of crafters on hand teaching their crafts.

There also will be a massage thera-pist, nail technician, hair dresser, Mary Kay cosmetics, books for sale and more. Ivonne Barkman will lead low-impact exercises every morning at 8 a.m. A musical jamboree will be held every evening.

The Ladies Pavilion is on Poberezny Road in the Sun ’n Fun Convention RV

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TUESDAY, APRIL 2110 a.m.: Tupperware: Pam Wessel

has all the new Tupperware essentials for your home.

12 p.m.: Enagic Kangen Water: Terry Brooks discusses how to make your water healthy.

12:30 p.m.: Open House: Have cake and coffee and unite with friends, past and present. Everyone is welcome.

1 p.m.: Tastefully Simple hosted by Angela Jamrozik.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2210 a.m.: Lakeland Quilters: These

quilters bring the most spectacular quilts every year. If you quilt or want to start, bring yours along or find out how to begin.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2310 a.m.: Party Lite with Danielle

Moody.

FRIDAY, APRIL 2410 a.m.: The History of Vintage Silver

Jewelry hosted by Jenny Walters. Bring your vintage treasures to discover their true value.

1 p.m.: Red Hat Tea hosted by Pat Shantz. Open to all.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2510 a.m.: Enagic Kangen Water pre-

sented by Terry Brooks.12 p.m.: Square Dancing: Don Slocum

and his group of dancers will be here to show how it’s done. Join in or sit and clap.

5 p.m.: Catholic Church Service. Open to everyone.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2610 a.m.: Non-denominational church

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Ladies Pavilion offers fun

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Evening programs are hosted in the AOPA Pavilion located next to the Flor-ida Air Museum.

Tuesday, April 21, 8 p.m.John and Martha King, along with

Patty Wagstaff and Miles O’Brien, pres-ent “Over Africa, Low and Slow with the Kenya Wildlife Service.”

Game wardens who fly for the Kenya Wildlife Service routinely fly low and slow in small single engine airplanes over the spectacular parks of Kenya to protect their endangered inhabitants from the threat of poachers and human encroach-ment. Wagstaff and the Kings travelled to Africa to train these pilots with funding provided by the Lindbergh Foundation. O’Brien, a former CNN correspondent and freelance producer/director/reporter, as well as a board member of the founda-tion, documented the mission every step of the way.

“Over Africa!” is a wild, fun ride — with a serious purpose — filled with some larger-than-life characters who, in their own small way, are helping save the planet.

Wednesday, April 22, 8 p.m.Brig. Gen. Dan Cherry (USAF, Ret.) and

Nguyen Hong My present “An Unlikely Reunion — Reconciliation in Vietnam”

On April 16, 1972, Cherry first met My at 15,000 feet in the skies near Hanoi, North Vietnam, as enemies. In an intense five-minute dogfight, Cherry shot down

the MiG-21 piloted by My. Cherry and My met 36 years later in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on live television. It was the first time they had met since that fateful day. This time they met as friends.

The remarkable story of survival, reunion, and unlikely friendship comes alive as they talk about their respective experiences as fighter pilots during the Vietnam War.

Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. General Aviation: Defining Our Future

— AOPA President Craig Fuller will talk about current issues affecting general aviation, including FAA funding, air traffic control modernization, security, and pub-lic perception.

Friday, April 24, 7 p.m. Producers of three new aviation films

will discuss their respective projects.

Saturday, April 25, 8 p.m. Laugh and Learn with Rod Machado

— Be prepared to laugh and learn as Rod Machado introduces you to the lighter side of aviation.

In this presentation, Machado will share some of his newest and craziest stories. You will, for instance, learn how to drink coffee from your shoe at 10,500 feet and how Feng Shui can help you explain a crookedly parked airplane. Let Machado show you how much fun avia-tion really is.

Evening Programs FAA Forum ScheduleAll FAA forums are at the FAA

Production Studios. Forums are also simulcast on Sun ’n Fun Radio 1510 AM.

TUESDAY, APRIL 218:30 a.m.: When to solo a student,

Walt Schamel10 a.m: FAASTeam CFI Workshops,

Mark Laughridge and Fred Kaiser11:30: FAASTeam, Eric Minnis1 p.m.: Flying the Islands of the Bahamas,

Greg Rolle

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 228:30 a.m.: Surviving Forced Landings,

Eric Basile10 a.m.: FAASTeam FAASafety.gov Online

Training, Wings & AMT, Bryan Neville

11:30 a.m.: Cloudy Skies, Clear Judgment, Susan Parson

1 p.m.: Human Factors and Surface Safety, Dan Cilli, Office of Runway Safety

THURSDAY, APRIL 238:30 a.m.: Takeoffs & Landings,

Jim McElvain10 a.m: Mastering Takeoffs & Landings,

J.J. Greenway, AOPA Air Safety Foun-dation

11:30 a.m.: The Kings on Practical Risk Management, John and Martha King

1 p.m.: Flight Instructor Professionalism, Sandy & Jo Ann Hill

FRIDAY, APRIL 248:30 a.m.: Teaching in the Glass Cockpit,

Tina Obomy and Kerry Hackney

10 a.m: Maintaining Your Medical, Dr. James Fraser, Deputy Federal Air Surgeon

11:30 a.m.: GPS from the Ground Up, J.J. Greenway, AOPA Air Safety Founda-tion

1 p.m.: Meet the FAA, Doug Murphy, Host

SATURDAY, APRIL 258:30 a.m.: Accident Investigation: What

Happens When the Phone Rings, Mike Busch

10 a.m: Guide to Rotax Aircraft Engine Maintenance, Phil Lockwood

11:30 a.m.: Mastering Takeoffs & Landings, J.J. Greenway, AOPA Air Safety Foundation

1 p.m.: GPS from the Ground Up, J.J. Greenway, AOPA Air Safety Foun-dation

SUNDAY, APRIL 268:30 a.m.: Flying the Islands of the Baha-

mas, Greg Rolle10 a.m: FAASTeam CFI Workshops, Mark

Laughridge and Fred Kaiser11:30 a.m.: FAASTeam FAASafety.gov

Online Learning, Wings & AMT, Jim Pyles

1 p.m.: Flying Mexico, Rick Gardner

MONDAY, APRIL 2711:30 a.m.: Finale: Recap of Sun ’n Fun

2009 Airshow & Events.

All of these seminars also will be pre-sented live at FAAProductionStudios.com or FAASafety.gov by clicking on the “View Safety Seminars Live” link.

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Tuesday, April 21 — 633 SquadronStarring Cliff Robertson. The true story of RAF Mosquitos that attacked a

Nazi rocket fuel plant in Norway.

Wednesday, April 22 — The High and The MightyJohn Wayne leads an all-star cast in this classic film of a Douglas DC-4 airlin-

er’s prop failure and engine fire during a flight from Hawaii to California.

Thursday, April 23 — I, ROBOTStarring Will Smith. Will technology lead to mankind’s salvation — or annihi-

lation?

Friday, April 24 — The Astronaut FarmerStarring Billy Bob Thornton. You don’t like the way NASA is doing it? Build

your own rocket and have a blast!

Saturday, April 25 — AustraliaStarring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. An epic and romantic adventure

as the Japanese forces roar south towards Australia.

Movies begin at 9 p.m. at the AOPA Pavilion unless otherwise noted


Your favorite aviation authors are at the Author’s Corner at the Florida Air Museum. Stop by for a chat and for autographed copies of their published works. The Author’s Corner is open daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Scheduled to appear:

Nancy Aldrich, “Captain Gramma,” April 22-26.

Nancy & Lou Fabbri, “From Here

to There,”April 21-26.Carol Ann Garratt, “Upon Silver

Wings I and II,” April 21-26.Bill Guenon, “Secret & Dangerous:

Night of the Son Tay Raid, April 21-24.Phil Heitman, “Flying & Learning

Basics for Every Pilot” and “Music’s Broken Wings,” April 21-26.

Richard Jeppesen, “Jeppesen: A Biography By His Son,” April 23-26.

Hazel & John Jopling, “John, The Airport Kid: A Magical Adventure,” April 21-26.

Bob Richards, “Secrets From the Tower,” April 21-25.

Winston Scott, “Reflections from Earth’s Orbit,” April 25.

Lyle Wheeler, “Cubs on the Loose-Old Airplanes New Adventures,” April 21-26.

Andrew Zakrzewski , “Captain Wedge’s School of Hard Knocks,” April 21-26.

Schedule is subject to change.

Author’s Corner Movie Schedule

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The latest incarnation of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s student-designed Embr y-Riddle Jet Dragster made its world debut at Sun ’n Fun yesterday.

Combining new aerodynamics and a General Electric J-85 fighter jet engine with an ultra-light tube chas-sis, the exhibition car is built to satisfy fans’ need for speed and demonstrate Embry-Riddle’s green technology initia-tives, according to university officials.

A fan favorite at aviation and drag racing venues since 2004, Embr y-Riddle’s original Jet Dragster is being retired and will be refurbished by the Embr y-Riddle Jet Racing Team of Larsen Motorsports. Elaine Larsen,

Embr y-Riddle’s jet car driver, is a veteran drag-racing driver and one of only three women driving jet-powered

race vehicles in the United States. She will be at this week’s show to introduce the new jet dragster to Sun ’n Fun

crowds.Powered by a General Electric

J-85 jet engine with 6,000 horsepower and 6,500 pounds of thrust, the new dragster is 200 pounds lighter than the original, accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in less than a second, and is expected to exceed speeds of 300 mph in a quar-ter of a mile or less.

The jet racing team will put the new jet dragster through its paces at major drag racing venues coming up in Bowling Green, Ky., the Cavalcade of Stars in Norwalk, Ohio, and EAA AirVenture this summer.

The dragster is at Embry-Riddle’s booth in the East exhibit area, between the hangars and the FAA building.


The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) returns to Sun ’n Fun in a big way, signing on as the Platinum Sponsor of the event. Again this year, the AOPA Big Yellow Tent is headquarters for the week-long activities, including fun events, plenty of prizes, and a chance to see firsthand the 2009 “Let’s Go Flying” Sweepstakes airplane. The excitement culminates with AOPA Day, Friday, April 24, when AOPA members can get $5 off admission by showing their membership cards at the gate.

“For thousands of general aviation pilots, Sun ’n Fun marks the traditional start of the flying season, and the event is a real boon to the local economy as thou-sands fly or drive in for the festivities,” said AOPA President Craig Fuller. “AOPA is proud to step up as the Platinum Sponsor, and we’re looking forward to spending the week catching up with our members and fellow aviation enthusiasts.”

Throughout the week, members of AOPA’s medical certification staff and Pilot Information Center staff will be in the tent to answer questions.

The AOPA 2009 “Let’s Go Flying” Sweepstakes grand prize will also be on display at the tent all week. The mint-condition 2005 Cirrus SR22 will spend the year demonstrating all the things you can do with a pilot certificate and access to a plane. Stop by the Big Yellow Tent to see the airplane that one lucky pilot — maybe you — will win in early 2010.

AOPA staff members will be out and about each day, randomly choosing people who are wearing AOPA stickers and giving them prizes. Stickers are available through-out the week at the Big Yellow Tent. There also will be two daily drawings for prizes in the tent. On AOPA Day, one lucky person will win the grand prize — a Garmin 496 GPS. To register for the prize drawings, visit the Big Yellow Tent. Winners do not need to be present to win.

AOPA Day is Friday, but the festivities kick off Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. in the AOPA Pavilion at the Florida Air Museum, when Fuller discusses some of the most pressing issues facing general aviation. He’ll also explain what pilots can do to help General Aviation Serves America, AOPA’s new campaign to fight off user fees and improve the public image of general aviation. Then stick around for an exciting, open-air movie presentation. All are welcome and admission is free. Just show your AOPA card at the gate for free admittance after 5 p.m.

AOPA’s Big Yellow Tent headquarters for week-long activities

THE NEED FOR SPEED: Embry-Riddle’s jet car driver, Elaine Larsen, shows off the latest incarnation of the student-designed jet dragster, which is making its debut this week at Sun ’n Fun.

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Cessna opened Sun ’n Fun with strong sales.

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The University of North Dakota ordered 13 additional Cessna 172S Skyhawks to be used for flight train-ing at the John D. Odegard School of

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TRADE FOR late-model single engine aircraft. (Cessna 182 or-equal) as part-payment. North Carolina mountain-top condo in beautiful Golf Course Community, Trillium. Cashiers area. Don Stephens, Lakeland, Fl 863-529-4564. [email protected]

ARNOLD FIELD, CROSWELL, MICHIGAN LOTS 4SALE - 1.5/2.5 acre. $25,000. Grass strips. 60 miles north of Detroit. Hangars, maintenance building also available. Bart 810-304-1018

Aviation ar tist Sam L yons was recently inducted into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame at Robins Air Force Base.

“I usually feel that making a living as an aviation artist is reward enough for what I do,” Lyons said. “But I was totally overwhelmed with this honor. It’s amazing to me that I get to join a group that has contributed so much to aviation.”

This is the first time the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame has inducted an aviation artist. “I would never put myself in the same category as Eddie Rickenbacker, Gen. Robert L. Scott, or Ben Epps,” said Lyons, noting a few of the dozens of past inductees.

“I’m a pilot who loves flying and air-planes, and was lucky enough to have some artistic talent. Hard work helped too. Mostly I feel lucky to be able to

make people feel good with my art.”Lyons was nominated by good friend

and longtime customer Buddy Stallings, who is head of Eastern Aviation Fuels, nationwide distributor of Shell Aviation

Fuel. Stallings has commissioned Lyons a number of times, including four Bob Hoover-related originals.

Meet Lyons and see some of his original work this week in Hangar A.

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HALL OF FAMER: Sam Lyons (right) with his brother, Dr. Tom Lyons, who introduced Sam at the Hall of Fame event.

31 Florida Acres on pvt 3,000-foot turf airstrip with hwy frontage and planted pines west of Ocala, $462K terms/trades? 352-239-0415

Block Quad Apartments on corner lot next X60, Williston, FL, Always rented, $130K OBO, 352-239-0415

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TODAY’S FORUM SCHEDULE

9 A.M.1: Mountain Flying, Density Altitude &

Aircraft Performance, Joe Kuberka2: Aviation Insurance 101, Jim Lauerman3: Interiors In Production Aircraft, Den-

nis Wolter4: Liability & Estate Planning In A Demo-

cratic Regime, L. Meiners/J. Levy5: How To Fly On Floats, Doug Smith6: Your Financial Flight Plan, Bob Warner7: Mayday! Mayday! My GPS Sucked My

Brains Out, Bridgette Doremire8: What You Need To Know About Water-

borne, Dan Stuart9: Passages From The Good Book...

POH/AFM, Kirby Ortega10: Subaru Engines in 160-240 hp Air-

planes, Jan Eggenfellner11: Powering The Sonex Airframes,

Kerry Fores

10 A.M.1: Flying Your Plane Across The Atlantic,

Thierry Pouille2: Bellanca Champion Club...Low wing,

Robert Szego3: Care & Feeding Of The Cessna Cardi-

nal, Miller/Peterson4: Flying Safely during Wildfire Season,

Mike Burk5: Aircraft Insurance For The Sport Pilot

And LSA Owners, Bob Mackey6: Maintaining And Restoring Short Wing

Pipers, Steve Piercce7: Residential Airparks...A Lifestyle, D.

Sclair/R. Sessions8: Sport Pilot Medical Aspects...Are You

Legal? Ron Wagner9: Aircraft Engine Lubrication From

Break-in to TBO, Ed Kollin10: Honda J35A6 3.5L V6..240 hp, Bill

Koleno11: The LSA Repairman Certificate...

Inspection & Maintenance, Carol Car-penter

11 A.M.1: Basic Spray Painting, Ron Alexander2: Bellanca Champion Club...High Wing,

Robert Szego3: Oxygen Rebreathers For General

Aviations,G. Melton/M. Johnson4: Spins, Upset & Unusual Attitude

Recovery, Jim Alsip5: Real Estate With Runways...Live The

Dream, K. Beaty/C. Vandervliet6: Water Flying...Get Your Feet Wet,

James McManus7: Airframe & PowerPlant (A&P) Licens-

ing Process, Thomas Black8: Designing The Perfect Paint Scheme,

Craig Barnett9: Surviving Ditching Is Important, John

Hofeling10: Jabiru Engine Installation & Mainte-

nance, Pete Krotje11: Sport Flying With The American Leg-

end Cub, Kurk Sehnert

12 P.M.1: Flying To The Bahamas & The Carib-

bean..What You Need To Know, Jim Parker

2: Infrared EVS Technology In Your Cockpit, Partick Farrell

3: How To Register Your Homebuilt, Joe Norris

4: Aerobatic A/C Development in The 1980s, Kermit Weeks

5: Maximize Your Flight Instructor, Jack Vandeventer

6: Jabiru Engine Installation & Mainte-nance, Pete Krotje

7: Are You Prepared? What’s In Your Flight Bag? Scott Sky Smith

8: Piper Wing Repair, Paul Babcock9: DUATS Free Automated Flight Plan-

ning On The Web, Leon Thomas10: 100 hp 6 Cylinder Air Cooled Corvair

Engine, William Wynne11: Sport Pilot Training For People With

Disabilities, Charles Stites

1 P.M.1: Web-Based Training Program By

Cessna, Julie Filucci2: Improve A/C Performance With Well

Designed Exhaust, Darren Tillman3: Aircraft Inspection Techniques, Bill

Evans4: Using DUAT & DUAT Mobile, Doug

Priestley5: Top 10 Reasons To Get Your CFI,

Vandevender/Schmid/Owens6: Carburetor...Operation & Maintenance,

Vince Bechtel7: Ultralights...Low Cost Flying, Carla

Larsh8: Growing Your Pilot Population,

Michael Birmingham9: Recognizing Hazardous Attitudes And

What To Do About Them, Thomas Turner

10: Converting Geo/Suzuki Engines For Homebuilt Aircraft, Jeron Smith

11: Loehle Replica Aircraft, Mike Loehle

Schedule subject to change.

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