The ACEMaker Raffle has been extended until January 28th! Due to some technical complications last week, several reported that they could not access the system to purchase tickets, so in order to be certain that everyone who wants a chance to win can enter, we have extended the entry deadline. This is a great opportunity …
Thanks to a SUN ‘n FUN scholarship, Greg was able to earn a private pilot’s certificate in about a year while attending high school. He also received the Top Gun Citation of Merit Award and Scholarship, which will help fund his education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University beginning this fall. “Attending Central Florida Aerospace Academy was …
Area residents enjoyed Unmanned and Sunny at Aerospace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. The free drone education and awareness event featured industry experts presenting information about safe drone operation and the upcoming career opportunities that exist in the drone industry. News Channel 8 WFLA covered the event: The Ledger published a great article as …
Christopher Matthew “Matt” Atkins, 17, Senior, Central Florida Aerospace Academy, is SUN ‘n FUN’s 50th teen pilot! SUN ‘n FUN provided Matt with a hybrid scholarship that allowed him to receive glider training and then after soloing in a glider, work on a private pilot’s certificate. His first solo was on March 1, 2015 in …
Luke, 22, currently lives in Ketchikan, Alaska and works as a pilot for Taquan Air flying De Havilland Beavers seaplanes. A 2012 graduate of CFAA and one of SUN ‘n FUN’s first scholarship recipients, he reports that he has always been interested in aviation and used SUN ‘n FUN scholarships to secure sport pilot and …
Auburndale resident Abbie Kellett has been around aviation her whole life with her dad’s career centering on the restoration of World War I aircraft. She had opportunities to fly frequently when she was young, so when she heard about the SUN ‘n FUN flight school scholarship, she jumped at the chance. She began training in …
Michael became interested in aviation from watching the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds at SUN ‘n FUN as a little boy. He received a SUN ‘n FUN flight scholarship in 2015 and earned his private pilot’s license about a year later. Michael is a senior at Central Florida Aerospace Academy and plans to attend college after …
Joe Caccioppo, affectionately referred to as Joe Cappuccino, has volunteered at SUN ‘n FUN for ten years. He started with flight line tours and switched to the photography team about five years ago. This year he stepped into the chairman position, which involved scheduling, organizing lunches and water, coordinating credentials, providing directions and transportation, and other …
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SUN ‘n FUN’s Aerospace Center for Excellence is pleased to award Allison Dennis a $1,500 scholarship for her first place finish in the SAFECON 2016 Ground Trainer Event. SAFECON is a national event through the National Intercollegiate Flying Association, an annual week-long competition for collegiate pilots. BACK ROW (L to R): Brian Hough-NIFA Council Member; …
The 42nd Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo presented by VISIT FLORIDA and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association took place April 5 –10, 2016 in Lakeland, Florida. We are pleased to release the following data and fun facts: Approximately 200,000 guests attended from over 60 countries Brazil, Canada and United Kingdom once …
