Plane & Pilot’s Sun ‘n Fun 2021 Coverage

Get caught up on everything happening at the fly-in.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 10:08 AM ET

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Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo 2021 is underway after a year-long hiatus.

Key Takeaways:

Sun 'n Fun 2021 successfully returned after a year's hiatus, experiencing an unexpected boom in ticket sales and a highly positive reception despite initial uncertainties.
The event showcased a diverse range of activities, including children building a trainer aircraft, extensive displays of EAA Warbirds, new plazas, and various aircraft from manufacturers like Piper.
A strong sense of community and enthusiasm was evident, with attendees ("airplane people") enjoying the opportunity to gather again and celebrate aviation.

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After taking a year off, Sun ‘n Fun returned this week, and Plane & Pilot is there reporting the news, sharing interesting stories, and taking photos.

See below for a quick primer on everything taking place at Sun ‘n Fun 2021.

Day Four

Sun ’n Fun Kids Building A Cub In A Week! (It’s Also A Cub Kit You Might Not Know)

EAA’s Warbirds Are “Busting at the Seams” to Keep ‘Em Flying

Going Direct: Why Sun ‘n Fun Has Been Such A Big Success In Spite of Sun ‘n Fun

Sun ‘n Fun Not Hurting: Lites Details The Love

Airplane People Meeting Again

Day Three

Sun ’n Fun: Two Big Questions Loom

Coconut Flyers: Fueling the Night Life at SNF

Henderson Heritage Plaza: Revamped Grounds To Showcase SNF’s First Volunteers

Piper Is Here At Sun ‘n Fun With FOUR Cool Planes

Bigfoot at Sun 'n Fun 2021

Day Two

Day Two Sun ’n Fun Photo Gallery

“American Dream” Warhawk: Arguably The Sexiest Trainer At Sun ‘n Fun

Going Direct: Sun ‘n Fun Day One Went Great. Except For One Thing.

President and CEO of Sun 'n Fun and the Aerospace Center for Excellence, John — President and CEO of Sun ‘n Fun and the Aerospace Center for Excellence, John “Lites” Leenhouts.

Day One

Video: Leenhouts Talks About Unexpected Boom In Ticket Sales

Sun ‘n Fun Day Comes Alive: Day One Photo Gallery!

Flying To Sun ‘n Fun 2021: Same Arrival, But With More Information

Just The Facts Aviation News Roundup From Sun ‘n Fun 2021

The Big Question: How Will Sun ‘n Fun Go, As Fly-In Gets Off To a Sunny Start

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