April 12-14, 2010 - Sun 'N Fun 2010 |
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Although Sun 'N Fun is probably 1/5 the size of AirVenture, there are
some things that I think they do better than AirVenture. One thing
is that SNF registration gets you a "I Flew to Sun 'N Fun" ballcap, SNF10
sticker, program, map and SNF information booklet. Also, SNF
has a very nicely done "official" Sun 'N Fun 2010 T-shirt with
attractive graphic and the "Spring Break For Pilots" slogan.
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Here I am at with my RV in the homebuilt camping section.
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| I was struck by how many airplanes had
for sale signs on them. It's a buyers market these days for
sure. |
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It was just as well that I didn't polish my plane before
SNF. It was fairly windy both days and all planes just got
filthy. You can see the dirt on this planes wing. |
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| The Light Sport factory-built planes
area was booming. I couldn't believe how many different types there
are. |
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It's been three years since I've been to Sun 'N Fun.
It seemed to me that fly-in attendance was much lighter than it was three
years ago. This is the homebuilt parking area and as you can see,
there is a lot of open space. Perhaps people are waiting until later
in the week when the Thunderbirds fly to fly-in |
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| The General Aviation parking is
waaaayyy down there. |
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The four big vendor exhibit halls were packed as always.
This booth I hadn't seen before featured paintings by David Uhl.
His specialty is paintings featuring an airplane with a voluptuous
girl close by -- now that's a winning combination! I predict he will
do well. Hat tip to Gary who took this photo. |
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| I spent Wednesday afternoon in the
aircraft builders workshop. |
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In the wood tent, I learned how to repair a wing and build
wing ribs |
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| I watched them beat sheet aluminum into
various shapes. |
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I attended the TIG welding workshop -- again. I
figure if I hear the presentation enough times, it might finally sink
in. |
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