With Sun ‘n Fun experiencing a flurry of ticket purchases in the two weeks leading up to the show, many were expecting attendance to be brisk the first couple of days. It hasn’t been. But the cool planes and products have exceeded expectations. Check out the haps around LAL with today’s photo gallery of Sun ‘n Fun delights.
The rules were clearly stated and roundly ignored.A show-goer checks out the Diamond DA-62 parked at the company’s display site. The DA-62, by the way, just happens to be our June 2021 cover model!The Zenith CH-701 remains a popular kit plane, and as is the case every year, the company’s site was busy with prospective buyers checking out the waresOn hot sunny days, high -wing airplanes parked in convenient places provide a handy strip of shade.One of our favorite ads from this year’s show. Then again, you can experience the same at Sun ‘n Fun. ‘A STOL contest participant, this Maule nose gear equipped model nails it. Photo by Jeremy KingSun ‘n Fun hosted a STOL contest, which it held at Paradise City, the ultralight strip. The contest played out in front of hundreds of riveted spectators, and the participants, like this one, were clearly having a blast. Photo by Jeremy KingThe STOL contest packed ’em in on Day One. Photo by Jeremy King.Although we didn’t notice for while, most of the materials, including press badges and wrist bands were surplus from last year’s show, which was cancelled as the pandemic was breaking.AOPA president Mark Baker talks with members at the organization’s greatly scaled down exhibit.By the second day of the show, the halls were still not super busy, and entry monitoring had been greatly relaxed.AOPA forums were well attended, but only about half the people were in attendance, as the organization spaced the chairs and rows more widely than during their often tight-packed Sun ‘n Fun sessions. Here AOPA Ambassador Jamie Beckett shares his wisdom on the subject of flying clubs.The great thing about airplane camping is seeing this when you get up in the morning. Photo by Jeremy King.
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