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Sun n' Fun
Posted: April 15, 2004 10:04 pm
by Lastplaneout
Well I went to the fly in today in Lakeland and man was it great. A little breezy, but perfect skies. So many mouth watering airplanes that I can't have..it';s depressing. Also at the big food court area this year is a temporary Margaritaville. Buffett music playing, parrothead chairs all over the place, a nice bar with overpriced margaritas, but still great. Many decorations around from the now over Tiki Tour and a tent at which I bought a few shirts. I you Florida people are interested in a good time check it out. Remember to take a pilot so you can get out to the flightline,or it's not worth all $30.
Posted: April 16, 2004 2:58 pm
by Air M'Ville Cap'n
Man wish I was closer so I could fly in
Posted: April 16, 2004 5:10 pm
by chalksoperations
Did you get to the lake? The splash in started yesterday. Spoke with one of Jimmy's pilots yesterday, he took the 208 up there, just for the day.
I was going to bring one of the G-73T's up, but maintenance issues and prior commitments precluded a public appearance.
BTW, Jimmy didn't go, just the plane.
Posted: April 16, 2004 5:47 pm
by Duff
How long does it last? Weekend? Week? Day? Just curious. I'm not too far away. I don't jack about planes except that they are cool as hell. Do you have to be an expert or pilot, or do they let anybody in?
Posted: April 16, 2004 7:36 pm
by chalksoperations
No requirement to go except having a love for these aircraft. It goes from April 12-19. More info can be found at
www.eaa.org
EAA is the sponsoring organization, Experimental Aircraft Organization.
Posted: April 17, 2004 3:13 am
by Lastplaneout
runs through monday, to add they had two beautiful albatrosses out on the runway area. One with a great ocean mural on the side. I would have liked to get over to the lake if I could have today, but I had to work. Though I did get to take a mouthwatering demo flight In a Lancair Columbia. Oh my godddd....I was ready to drool all over the leather. The $300k price tag is sooo worth it, it is super speedy and handles like a dream. The side mounted control stick is awesome. I like it much better that a traditional yoke. Remeber people you have until monday... Either join the EAA or bring a pilot to get to the flight line, they have some immaculate warbirds. Some P-51's and a bunch of T-6's.