May 5-10, 2020 – Lakeland, FL
Proposed Reschedule Due to COVID-19
SUN ‘n FUN and the Aerospace Center for Excellence are deeply concerned about the developing crisis with COVID-19 and understand our responsibility to help in the fight against the spread of the disease. Our first priority is always the health, safety, and well-being of our patrons, partners, staff and volunteers. With the full support of Polk County, the City of Lakeland, Lakeland Linder International Airport, and the FAA, at this time we have tentatively postponed the 2020 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo until May 5-10, and will make a final determination on our ability to do so no later than April 17th. We appreciate the unwavering support of our patrons, our community and our airshow family, and we hope everyone will come through these unprecedented times safe and healthy.
More updates are pending, please continue to check back here for the latest information, or follow us on social media.
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Check out highlights of
SUN ‘n FUN 2019 !
Myriad of Rental Options All Year Long
as well as the Expo !!
Fly-In Activities
Forums
SUN ‘n FUN Educational Forums
As a SUN ‘n FUN visitor you can attend any of our educational forums at no charge. They’re all included with your SUN ‘n FUN admission. Just pick the one that interests you, pull up a chair and have fun!
If you would like to present a forum during SUN ‘n FUN, please click here.
The SUN ‘n FUN Educational Forums will be held in the Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA) across from Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum that houses eleven classrooms, each with a different forums every hour. Forums begin at 9:00 a.m. and are scheduled hourly up until 2:00 p.m. (beginning of the daily airshow).
Over the course of the week, you’ll have a choice of over 250 forums with topics ranging from international flying to sheet metal construction, to how to buy your own aircraft. You’ll find everything you need to dust off the wings and polish up your skills and ratings.
Plan your forum schedule another way, follow a FORUM TRACK that interest you! Forum tracks are listed on the daily schedule next to the forum listing.
Check out the Daily Schedule for a list of current forums.
Paradise City Forums (LSA) schedule will also be available in the Daily Schedule.
***Schedules are subject to change.***
To View the FAA FORUMS FLYER – Click here
Hands-On Workshop
The SUN ‘n FUN workshops have enjoyed a popularity with builders that is unmatched by other Venues.
All the workshops are staffed by a combination of amateur and professional instructors with extensive experience in the subjects they present. Many of our instructors hold FAA Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic ratings and or have extensive experience with vendors supplying the aviation community.
All of our volunteers are dedicated to the education of Homebuilders to aid in the safe and reliable construction of all forms of Experimental and Amateur Built Aircraft. Most of our volunteer instructors are builders themselves and enthusiastically share their experience with novice builders.
Student Tours
SUN ‘n FUN has a variety of student tours available to showcase our one of a kind event. If you want a quick tour of the grounds, visit warbird country, or stay and watch our airshow we have an option for you!
Teachers’ Workshop
SUN ‘n FUN prides itself on being an extension of our teacher’s classrooms. This one of a kind event highlights some of the brightest minds in the aerospace industry as the speak about relevant items in the aerospace field, give teachers lesson plans to further their classroom instruction.
Enjoy a reduced price admission to the Fly-In and receive 5 in service points!
Join us for the Aerospace Educator’s Workshop on Saturday, April 6th. Register for the event here.
Youth Workshop
SUN ‘n FUN has made the commitment and is working to “Build a Brighter Future through Aviation.” Expanded education opportunities and youth workshops create learning environments on the SUN ‘n FUN campus in which children can thrive. Age specific activities have been designed to allow students of all ages to explore their interests in the world around them. Florida has a rich history of aerospace professionals and educators who are committed to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education programs and we’ve invited them to join us during the Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo. We believe that the diverse disciplines of the aerospace industry provide a wonderful platform for STEM education
*Designed for ages 7-17*
Project: STRATOS
The Aerospace Center for Excellence is excited to announce the re-imagination of Project: STRATOS as an aviation leadership and arts competition. Project: STRATOS competitors will be provided the opportunity to participate in training programs in:
- conflict resolution and negotiation
- team building
- write an essay and/or create a unique work of art that fits the theme: “The moment the sky called”.
The program is open to high school juniors or equivalent. Students are asked to participate in as many of the proposed programs as possible. Finalists may be drawn from any of the program components. The rewards for semi-finalists and finalists are fantastic. The deadline for participation is NOW!
Career Fair
2019 is BIGGER AND BETTER!
3 DAYS!
More Companies!!
No Business Suits Required!!!
SUN ‘n FUN and the Aerospace Center for excellence are proud to host our annual Career Fair in partnership with JSFirm.
Pre-registration and SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In ticket is required. Register prior to March 25th and parking is included!
Event Activites
Ace's Flyin' Flix
Aerospace Educator’s Workshop
Aircraft Judging
The Bash
Career Fair
Car Show at Sun ‘n FUN
Church Services
Forums
Hands on Workshops
Kids Zone
Ladies Pavilion
Museum Programs
Preferred Photo Seating
Parts Exchange
Project Stratos
Student Tours
Veteran’s Plaza
Vintage Theater
SUN’n FUN in the Media
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo Sponsors
