BIG NEWS for SUN 'n FUN SZN!

JANUARY 17, 2025

It's officially SUN 'n FUN SEASON 🥰 and we're getting ready to Turn Up the FUN at 51! Check your emails weekly for up-to-date news 📰 about what we're planning for everyone's favorite Aviation Expo and Airshow! See you there for airplanes 🛩️ and sunny skies ☀️ !

COUNTDOWN TO SUN 'N FUN

STARTS TUESDAY @ 2 PM!

Join Gene Conrad, SUN 'n FUN CEO, and Amanda Holly, News Channel 8, as they share what's happening at SUN 'n FUN 51! Tune in LIVE on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2 PM EST.

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The first round of Official SUN 'n FUN Merchandise is available for pre-order. New items will be added regularly so be sure to keep checking in here. Shipments should be expected Mid-February. We have dozens of awesome designs this year for the whole family. Visit the SUN 'n FUN Souvenir tents at SUN 'n FUN 51 to get your hands a huge variety of SUN 'n FUN branded Merch.

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COMING TO SUN 'N FUN FOR THE FIRST TIME!

Have you ever seen Drone Soccer? SUN 'n FUN will host the Academic Drone Soccer Student League World Cup Tournament Friday & Saturday, April 4-5 during the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo. Don't miss this showcase competition with head-to-head full contact drones. Over 200 competitors will represent 12 countries and 12-14 Middle and High School teams

MORE INFO HERE!

AIRSHOW CHAMPIONS

TITAN AEROBATIC TEAM

We're ALWAYS excited to welcome back the Titan Aerobatic Team! This group of legendary pilots are some of the airshow industry's most decorated and beloved performers. The team was founded in 1984 by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson as the North American Aerobatic Team.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TITAN HERE!

ON THE RAMP

Come see the KC-135 on the Warbird Ramp at SUN 'n FUN 51, April 1-5, 2025! The KC-135 Stratotanker comes takes off from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.The 6th Air Refueling Wing provides day-to-day mission support to more than 3,000 personnel along with more than 50 mission partners, including the United States Central Command and United States Special Operations Command. It is a force capable of rapidly projecting air refueling power anywhere in the world. See it at SUN 'n FUN 51!

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ATTENTION PHOTOGS!

UPGRADE YOUR AIRSHOW VIEW!

Preferred Photo Seating sponsored by Tamron is the place to be for photographers to get the best shot during the airshow! Located on the East side of the Warbird Ramp, this area is equipped with bleachers, water, lockers and more!

UPGRADE TO PHOTO PREFERRED SEATING

ATTENTION YOUNG AVIATORS:

WE HAVE A NEW AREA JUST FOR YOU!

Are you a young aviator aged 17-26? Join us for an unforgettable weekend at the brand-new Young Aviators Camp, located just east of the Island, from Friday to Sunday, April 4-6 at SUN 'n FUN 51!

Your specially priced ticket includes:

• Three days of SUN ’n FUN admission

• Two nights of camping

• An exclusive Tailgate Party with dinner included

• Meet & greets with Airshow Performers and STOL Pilots

Enjoy close proximity to Island amenities like food vendors, shower houses, rideshare options, entertainment, and even food delivery.

Take your SUN ’n FUN experience to the next level while connecting with fellow pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to fly in, camp out, and turn up the FUN!

EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT

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Flight Flix, designs, manufactures, and markets premium quality camera mounts for pilots and CFIs.

Flight Flix by MyGoFlight has solutions for pilots and aviation professionals to enhance in-flight photos and video with products ranging from a simple mount to a complete camera system.

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FORUM FEATURE

Forum: Building the Dream Aircraft Hangar - Erik McCormick

Track: Innovations

Date/time: April 1 & 2 at 1 PM

Don't miss the "Building the Dream Aircraft Hangar" workshop! Learn to find suitable land, navigate zoning, and explore construction options. Discover key steps from design to completion, and consider amenities like climate control. Turn your hangar vision into reality!

CHECK OUT MORE FORUMS ON THE DAILY SCHEDULE

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SUPPORT FLORIDA GENERAL AVIATION

The New Support General Aviation B8R specialty license plate is now available for pre-sales voucher orders in Florida. Purchase the general aviation plate pre-sale voucher by calling then visiting your County Tax Collectors DMV Office. After the first 3000 presale vouchers are sold, the Florida Department of Highway Safety will begin making the actual specialty plates.

Proceeds from the sales of the general aviation plate will go to the Aerospace Center For Excellence who will provide financial scholarships to benefit Floridians interested in pursuing careers in aviation.

MORE INFO HERE