December 2024

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

It's December already? What a year we have had! From the memorable 50th Fly-In to our NEW Aviation Playground at the Florida Air Museum to new programming for kids at ACE... we have had a successful year! We could not have done it without YOU. Thank you for your year-round support!


As you make your way to celebrate the Holidays with your loved ones, the staff at ACE wish you a wonderful Holiday and a

Happy New Year full of blessings!

Over 300 guests attended our first Annual Flight Before Christmas last weekend. The Florida Air Museum airplanes were dressed up with twinkling lights and guests enjoyed hot chocolate, cookies and a visit with Santa.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

STARTS TOMORROW!

Every day during December 13–24, we will reveal a festive surprise, giving you 12 amazing chances to win an incredible prize that will make your SUN ‘n FUN 51 experience in April even more unforgettable!


MORE INFO HERE!

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY AT ICAS!

Hey SUN ‘n FUN Fans, National Signing Day is back! Gene Conrad, SUN 'n FUN CEO, has been at the annual ICAS - International Council of Air Shows in Las Vegas this week where he has been making several exciting air show and performer announcements! Check our social pages to catch up on the exciting class act of performers and jet teams joining us for the 51st SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo!

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OPENING DAY CONCERT AT SUN 'N FUN

IF YOU MISSED THE NEWS!

Music Artists 🎤🤠 Tyler Hubbard featuring Uncle Kracker will be joining us for the 🎵Opening Day Concert 🎸at SUN ‘n FUN 51—April 1, 2025!

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YOUR SUPPORT OF ACE AND SUN 'N FUN CREATES SUCCESS STORIES LIKE THIS!

Congratulations to the most recent recipients of the James C. Ray Flight Training Scholarship! Eight students were awarded a scholarship valued at $12,000.00 each. The scholarship is available to high school students in Polk County who demonstrate exceptional merit and a love of aviation. Your support of ACE's Education programs and your ticket purchase at the Annual SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo fuels our mission to Engage, Educate and Accelerate the next generation of Aerospace Profesionals.

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EARLYBIRD DISCOUNTS FOR

SUMMER CAMP ENDS JANUARY 1

Summer Camp registration for the 2025 Season is OPEN! We have a variety of summer camps available for a range of age groups. Each camp provides a hands-on learning environment that promotes aviation and STEM. Click the link below to learn about the camps we offer, dates and pricing.

SIGN UP BY JANUARY FOR 15% OFF!

Use code: SoarIntoSummer2025

SUMMER CAMP INFO 

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About Aerospace Center for Excellence, Inc.:
The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has emerged as a nationally recognized leader in STEM-related and aerospace education through its various learning centers, outreach programs, summer camps and scholarships aimed at preparing students for tomorrow’s aerospace challenges. Located on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus in Lakeland, Florida, the organization is known for its annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo fundraising event as well as the Florida Air Museum, which is Florida’s Official Aviation Museum and Education Center. ACE is the world’s leader in producing licensed teenage private pilots and delivers youth programs that engage over 50,000 students a year. For more information, ACEedu.org.