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Welcome to Lakeland, FL and thank you for joining us at the 51st annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, as we “Turn Up the FUN at 51”! Coming off the heels of our memorable 50th celebration, the team here at SUN ‘n FUN has spent the last year turning the dial to create the “FUNNEST” SUN ‘n FUN experience yet! Each day is jam-packed with airplanes, programming, and experiences that will leave your feet tired and your aviation heart full.
Our six-day event provides the opportunity to see thousands of airplanes and visit with over 500 exhibitors from around the world to share the latest in aviation products and technology. Over 400 forums and workshops are scheduled throughout the week to assist in improving your aviation knowledge and craftsmanship. Youth activities are available through our Junior ACE’s programming at the Future ‘n Flight Plaza, Florida Air Museum, and Skylab Innovation Center to inspire the next generation. Our daily airshows are stacked with world-renowned air show performers, aircraft, military demos and the return of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels!
Our evening programming keeps the excitement going with fun flying at the Sunset Aerial Circus located in Paradise City on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings and our World-Class Night Airshows are back on Wednesday and Saturday evenings…our night airshows are a marvel to behold!! We also welcome the return of our Opening Night concert as Tyler Hubbard and Uncle Kracker turn up the fun on our SUN ‘n FUN stage located on the Warbird Ramp. Also, don’t miss our evening programming at The Island and The Hangar!
There is something for everyone at SUN ‘n FUN! We are grateful for your contribution to the success of the event each year, as the net proceeds from SUN ‘n FUN are invested directly into our yearround youth aerospace and STEM programming through the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE). Our mission at ACE is to ENGAGE, EDUCATE, and ACCELERATE the next generation of aerospace professionals and your participation helps us achieve that mission by contributing to the engagement of over 20,000 kids each year.
Our collective success has afforded the opportunity to vision a new footprint here at Lakeland Linder International Airport. Over the last year, we have worked tirelessly with our stakeholders and partners to develop plans that will drive our growth and success over the next 20 years. Near term, we are planning to enclose our outdoor pavilion to create a year-round event space which will allow us to upgrade and create new interactive exhibits in the Florida Air Museum. We are also proud to present to our partners and guests our reimagined site plan here at Lakeland Linder International Airport, as we embrace the tremendous growth and success of our airport. (See pages 6 and 7 of the In-Flight Guide)
I encourage each one of you to stop and shake hands with or hug one of our over 3,000 volunteers. Our organization would not exist without their passion, dedication, and love and we thank them for 51 awesome fly-ins!
On behalf of the Aerospace Center for Excellence and SUN ’n FUN Boards, our incredible sponsors, my team, and more than 3,000 volunteers, we sincerely hope you enjoy your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for our 52nd annual SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 14-19, 2026, as we celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States. See you next year!
LET'S GO!
GENE CONRAD SUN ‘n FUN President & CEO
Joel Barker’s famous quote about the need to plan AND act is a staple of strategic planning firms, sound business leaders, and common folks that just want to get stuff done. Over the last three years, the Aerospace Center for Excellence and the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo doubled down on addressing the need for and expectation of our visitors to provide an awesome customer experience that lasted beyond just the six day footprint of the Expo – something meaningful that extended throughout the whole calendar year and really made a difference in the lives of our local and extended aerospace communities. As the next outworking of that effort, we are delighted to unveil exciting plans to dramatically improve our Aerospace Pavilion, truly making it a year-round event destination space, and our Florida Air Museum, where we live our motto that “Aviation is for Everyone” by introducing a completely reimagined guest experience.
The magic of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is that it reminds us every year that “The Sky is Just the Beginning.” What is happening on our campus and what will happen here with the creation of these purposeful spaces to ensure a bright and amazing future for the next generation of aerospace professionals.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Special Thank you to our Local Community Partners for your year-round support in our mission to ENGAGE, EDUCATE and ACCELERATE the next generation of aerospace professionals.
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AIRCRAFT AREAS
A casual visitor to SUN ‘n FUN might think they’re seeing a few thousand airplanes, all in one amazing place, and they would be right. However, there is actually a method to the Expo madness. Visitors touring the grounds of SUN ‘n FUN will discover that there are several aircraft areas. Here is our summary description of each.
WARBIRDS
Former military aircraft, restored to airworthy condition for public display on the ground and in the air, are flying history lessons that honor the heroes that flew them. Many think of WWII, and with good reason, as you will see everything from trainers to fighters to four-engine bombers. But this community also represents types that flew in The Great War all the way to Vietnam, including helicopters, transports and jets.
Vintage
Hold on, now. In the world of airplanes, “vintage” means anything built and flown in 1970 or older. If it makes you feel better, call them classics. Most of these are civil and general aviation types that are painstakingly preserved or even fully restored. You’ll recognize names like Beech, Waco, Cessna, Lockheed, Piper and many more with truly historic, vintage pedigrees.
Photo JAY DIXON
Photo Credit: MIKE BROWN
Seabirds
There’s something romantic about any airplane with pontoons on it. Who wouldn’t want the freedom of landing on a pristine lake or a tropical lagoon instead of an airport runway? Large or small, single or multi-engine, check out the gaggle of what we call “seabirds” on display in this special section of floatable SUN ‘n FUN participants.
HOMEBUILT
These unique aircraft represent not only their owner’s passion for flying but their ingenuity, resourcefulness, craftsmanship and, in most cases, their perseverance. Many owners have been built from commercially available kits or designs, and some are one-of-a-kind concepts, come to life. Many aircraft, in fact, began as someone’s basement workshop project. See them up close here at SUN ‘n FUN – you just might be inspired!
Photo Credit: MARTIN ROGERS
Photo Credit: CAROYLN HUTCHINS
Paradise City
In 2004, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) created the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) category of small, lightweight aircraft that are simple to fly. Along with Ultralights, these types of aircraft offer an affordable way for many to begin their piloting journey with a Sport Pilot License. Here you can see up-close the broad and colorful variety of Ultralights and LSA’s, from gliders to powered parachutes to rotorcraft such as gyroscopes, and more.
Aerobatic
We’ve come a long way since the barnstorming 1920’s, when a pilot in a surplus WWI Jenny biplane would sell rides, flying from a farmers field after doing aerial stunts over a town of awestruck citizens. Aerobatics today are still performed both for fun and for admiring airshow crowds, but also by highly skilled pilots in international competition judged by discerning experts. Come see aerobatic-capable civil aircraft alongside more highly specialized types with names like Pitts, Sukhoi, Extra and Edge.
Photo Credit: MIKE BROWN
Photo Credit: MIKE BROWN
Stop by the Pilot Welcome Center
Sponsored by Phillips 66
• Register for the Fly-In Style Pilot Program sponsored by RTX and get a swag bag including an “I Flew to SUN ‘n FUN” Hat brought to you by Aerosys
• Deck lounge for fly-in PIlots
• Water available
• Pilot Resources & event info. available
• Double M. Aviation - aircraft maintenance services
• Sheltair Transportation
• Complimentary coffee provided by Legendary Aviation Coffee
A variety of food options available
GARY’S OYSTER BAR
Raw seafood bar, oysters
BURGER 21
Burgers, fries, breakfast
COCOMO’S
Smoothies, pineapple drinks, chilled coconuts
FRESCOS BAR
Alcoholic beverages
JAZZY B GRILLE
Breakfast, wings, burgers, coffee
SIRLOIN STEAK TIPS
Steak tips
JETS PIZZA
Pizza
The Island Camp Store
OPEN DAILY 7 AM – 10 PM
Personal care items, paper goods, beverages, groceries and camping items. Coffee served daily.
The Island Camp Store also serves as a location for Instacart drop-off, Uber pick-up & drop-off, General Admission tickets and Aircraft Camping sales.
THE ISLAND ACTIVITIES
There’s always something happening at The Island during the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo! Enjoy live entertainment every evening, plus movie nights, airshow viewing, Wing Drone drops, and special guest appearances. It’s the ultimate spot to be!
Check the daily schedule or scan the QR code for the full schedule and don’t miss out on the fun!
US NAVY BLUE ANGELS
Team
PC: Eric Kuna
PC: Matt Geleske
PC: Mike Hunnisett
PC:
PC: Carolyn Hinton
PC: Mike Hunnisett
Class
PC: Dan Faenza
PC: Aviation Photo Crew
PC: Aviation Photo Crew
thank you to all our airshow performers and demo teams for supporting sun 'n fun!
SCAN QR CODE THE DAILY AIRSHOW SCHEDULE
Rob Holland Michael Goulian
Skip Stewart
Melissa Burns
PC: Mike Brown
PC: Dan Faenza
PC: Richard Spolar
Kevin Coleman Red Bull Air Force
Nathan Hammond Redline Airshows
PC: Carolyn Hinton
PC: Aviation Photo Crew
thank you to all our airshow performers and demo teams for supporting sun 'n fun!
Bob Carlton RJ Gritter
Kyle Fowler Doug Rozendaal
PC: Eric Kuna
PC: Laurie Goosens
PC: Dan Faenza
PC: Kevin Barry
AIRSHOW PERFORMERS
Erik Edgren
Jim Peitz
Greg Koontz Airythmia DAILY AIRSHOW SPONSORED
PC: Mike Brown
PC: Mike Brown
PC:MIke Browb
PC: Aviation Photo Crew
PC: JoeCaccioppo
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EXHIBITORS
Exhibits Open 9 AM - 5 PM Daily, 9 AM- 4 PM Sunday
Sarasota Smoke House Food | Entertainment 4 - 8 PM 7:00 AM 10:00 PM Music: Will Weston & the 88 Keys | Special Guest Entertainment Sunset Grill
Powered Parachutes/Paragliders 7:15 AM 8:45 AM Paradise City Air Operations
Breakfast at Twin Palms Mess Hall 7:30 AM 9:30 AM
Paradise City
Event Warbird Country (Ramp)
Airplanes & Coffee - Daily Cup of Joe 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Russ Keith - Founder, Airplanes & CoffeeGuest Services Bush Wheel Base Camp | STOL Parking
Weather or Not to Fly!
8:30 AM 9:30 AM Jeff Arnold, Leidos Flight Service FAA Forum FAA Safety Center
General Flying (fixed-wing) 9:00 AM 12:45 PM Paradise City Air Operations Airshow Paradise City
SUN 'n FUN Today Live 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
Skylab 10 things you need to know before buying aviation insurance 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Sky Smith
Aviation Oxygen-What's Legal Isn't What's Safe! 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Scott E. Ashton Forum CFAA-03
Engine Leaning 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Bill Ross Forum CFAA-14
Flying Around the World can be Safe and Fun 9:00 AM 9:55 AM CarolAnn Garratt Forum CFAA-04
Flying the Douglas DC-3 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Dan Gryder Forum CFAA-09 Fuel 4 Fun: Fly-Inn’s Formula 4 Fabulous Flights 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Carollyne B. Carmichel Forum CFAA-02
IFR/ForeFlight Flight Planning for the Real-World 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Gary Reeves Forum CFAA-01
Intro To Rotax Aircraft Engines with Q&A 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Lauren Burton Forum CFAA-05
Introdução aos motores Aeronáuticos Rotax com perg 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Bruno Scotton Forum CFAA-06
Oil and Oil Fiter Analysis 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Wayne Odegard Forum CFAA-13
Updating Your Panel: What's Really Involved? 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Kranston Kincaid Forum CFAA-15
ADSB Is Being Used for Billing 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Donald Frano Forum CFAA-07
SureFly Electronic Ignition 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Jason Hutchison Forum CFAA-08
Don’t Grind the Gears When Shifting Culture 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Lee Stromenger, FAA FAA Forum FAA Safety Center
5 Keys to Great Tailwheel Landings 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Adriana, The Luscombe Lady Forum CFAA-12
AI Makes Flight Training Available for Everyone 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Glenn Kowack Forum CFAA-06
Aircraft Buying 101: Picking the best aircraft for you 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Sky Smith Forum CFAA-10
AQP General Aviation 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Dan Gryder Forum CFAA-09
Aviation Real Estate - Top 10 Ways to Buy and Sell 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Erik McCormick Forum CFAA-01
Can Weather Aggregation Benefit GA Pilots 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Gary Pokodner Forum CFAA-03
DryBot Engine Dehydrator: Prevent Engine Corrosion 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Steve Sennett Forum CFAA-04
Flying Beech Bonanzas and Barons 10:00 AM 10:55 AM ABS Recognized Flight Instructors Forum CFAA-02
Going Places - Sling Aircraft Build & Fly 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Jean d'Assonville Forum CFAA-11 Intro to FlyQ+ 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Robert McGuire Forum CFAA-15
Lycoming Maintenance & Troubleshooting 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Tyler Harbach Forum CFAA-13
NDT Intro and Case Study-Keeping everyone Safe 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Beau Hardison Forum CFAA-14
The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure : Seaplanes 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Steve Mccaughey Forum CFAA-08
ULPower Aero Engines 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Herman Eshuis Forum CFAA-16
Understanding Engine Mixture and Lean-of-Peak 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Martin Pauly Forum CFAA-07
DAILY SCHEDULE
TUESDAY APRIL 1, 2025
Weather or Not to Fly - Go/No-Go Decisions
Preferred Photo Seating - Dedicated Photo Location Upgrade - Ticket Required 10:00 AM 6:00 PM New Location: Take Some Great Photos of the Airshow!
Warbirds Preserving History
AM Larry Kelly Owner/Pilot “Panchito” B-25
The Performer Experience - Come Hear their Stories, Meet & Greet, Chat, Get Autographs and Buy Merchandise! 10:00 AM 1:00 PM
Welcome to the Mosaic Future .. Who gets what… and when? Featuring Jack Pelton, CEO EAA, Darren Pleasance, CEO AOPA, Scott Severen,Chairman LAMA, Adam Morrison, Vice Chair ASTM
AM 11:00 AM Hosted by Light Aircraft Manufacturers Assn. -
Fabric Covering with Stewart Systems 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Marty Feehan, Stewart Systems
Garmin Autopilots Explained: A Gamechanger for your Aircraft 10:30 AM 11:15 AM Garmin Regional Sales Manager
A&P/IA Certification Process and FAR Review 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Thomas Black
Compression Testing 11:00 AM 11:55 AM
Flying to the Bahamas & Caribbean - It's Easy 11:00 AM 11:55 AM
From Canada to India in an Archer: A Pilot's Tale 11:00 AM 11:55 AM
How to Co-exist with WX- Flight Service Strategies 11:00 AM 11:55 AM
Photo Seating Warbird Country (Ramp)
Lakeland Aero Club Hangar (LAC)
Exhibit Booth Location N-011
CFAA-06 How to Select a Forced Landing Site 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Dean Brown
Using LIDAR and Radar based AGL landing altimeters 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Sean Sherman
Weather or Not to Fly - Go/No-Go Decisions 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Jeff Arnold Forum CFAA-05
What’s the Real Cost to own an aircraft! 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Sky Smith Forum CFAA-10
Optimal Performance! Fly (or Teach) Aware! 11:00 AM 11:55 AM David St. George Forum CFAA-15
Samaritan’s Purse: Responding to Disasters Around the World 11:00 AM
James Vechery, Director of Mission Aviation Services, Samaritan’s Purse
Welding Tig Presentation & Techniques 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Lincoln Electric SNF Workshop Workshop - Electric Welding
Wood Aircraft Building Techniques 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Parts Exchange - Consignment Sales 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Career Fair 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
SNF Workshop Workshop - Woodworking
Special Display Hangar E
Special Event Future 'n Flight Plaza
RAF and the Power of Partnership 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Matt Hofeldt VP, Aviat Aircraft & Lou-Georgia RAF Ambassador STOL Basecamp Forum Bush Wheel Base Camp | STOL Parking
Piedmont Aerospace Experience - Boeing 727 Tours, Donations Appreciated! 9:00 AM 2:00 PM Unmanned Squadron Tour Piedmont Aerospace Experience (727)
GPS & Radio Upgrades: What's Next from the GNS 430/540 9:45 AM 10:30 AM Garmin Regional Sales Manager Presentation Exhibit Booth Location N-011
Modernizing the Aircraft Maintenance Process 10:00 AM 10:45 AM Planewise, Founder - Planewise Future 'n Flight Forum Future 'n Flight Plaza
Meet & Greet Airhsow Performer 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Greg Koontz Meet & Greet Aerobatic HQ
The Kings on Straight Talk About Aviation Safety 10:00 AM 10:45 AM John and Martha King, King Schools
Loss of Control and Decision Making on Land and Water 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Steve Guetter, Wipaire FAA Forum FAA Safety Center
Aircraft Battery Technology & Proper Servicing 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Chris Holder Forum CFAA-02
Aircraft Buying 101: Picking the best Aircraft for You 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Sky Smith Forum CFAA-10
Amphibious Aircraft Safety Systems 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Amy Gesch Forum CFAA-15
Around the World Over Both Poles in a Homebuilt 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Bill Harrelson Forum CFAA-08
DAILY SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY APRIL 2, 2025
Aviation Real Estate - Top 10 Ways to Buy and Sell 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Erik McCormick Forum CFAA-01
Avoiding FAA Medical Denial 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Daniel Monlux Forum CFAA-11
Care and feeding of the Cessna Cardinal 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Keith Peterson, Paul Millner Forum CFAA-03
Flying to large airports with confidence 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Martin Pauly Forum CFAA-07
Flying To The Bahamas 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Bahamas Ambassador Forum CFAA-09
How to Make Better Flying Videos 10:00 AM 10:55 AM TJ Shembekar Forum CFAA-04
Keep Your Beech Flying Safely 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Bob Ripley, Curtis Boulware Forum CFAA-06
NDT Intro and Case Study-Keeping everyone Safe 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Beau Hardison Forum CFAA-14
SLICK Magneto Maintenance 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Alan Woods Forum CFAA-13
Tailwheel Flying Expensive and Dangerous Mistakes 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Adriana, The Luscombe Lady Forum CFAA-12
ULPower Aero Engines 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Herman Eshuis Forum CFAA-16
Weather or Not to Fly - Go/No-Go Decisions 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Jeff Arnold Forum CFAA-05
Chasing Dreams with Air Show Pilot, Melissa Burns 10:00 AM Melissa Burns, Air Show Pilot Presentation The Hangar
The Pilot Experience - Come Hear their Stories, Meet & Greet, Chat, Get Autographs and Buy Merchandise! 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Check Mobile App for Schedule Presentation Flightline
Victory's Arsenal Theatre 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Commemorative Air Force – Aircraft TBD Presentation Warbird Country (Ramp)
Fabric Covering with Stewart Systems 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Marty Feehan, Stewart Systems Workshop Lakeland Aero Club Hangar (LAC)
STOL for Rookies - Learn what flying, airmanship and decision making skills are necessary to safely compete in STOL. 10:15 AM 11:15 AM Jon "Jughead" Counsell STOL Basecamp Forum Bush Wheel Base Camp | STOL Parking
4-Stroke Maintenance Tips 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Phil Lockwood: Lockwood Aviation (N-23 N-31 NE-12) Light Plane Forum Paradise City
Garmin Autopilots Explained: A Gamechanger for your Aircraft 10:30 AM 11:15 AM Garmin Regional Sales Manager Presentation Exhibit Booth Location N-011
10 things you need to know before buying aviation 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Sky Smith
A&P/IA Certification Process and FAR Review 11:00 AM 11:55 AM
Airplane Partnerships, A way to Own an Airplane 11:00 AM 11:55 AM DC
Aviation Insurance 101 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Alon Admi
Bob Hoover - Pilot, Educator and Legend 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Keith Clark
Corrosion Prevention: The Right Way to Go 11:00 AM 11:55 AM John Bakos
Dynamic Propeller Balancing Process and Procedures 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Steve Sennett Forum CFAA-04
Engine Leaning 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Bill Ross Forum CFAA-14
Flying to the Bahamas & Caribbean - It's Easy 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Jim Parker Forum CFAA-01
How to Co-exist with WX- Flight Service Strategies 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Jenna Williamson Forum CFAA-06
MAYDAY! Surviving single engine failure in IFR 11:00 AM 11:55 AM George Gratton Forum CFAA-12
MOSAIC - Who Wins? 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Scott Severen Forum CFAA-02
Pietenpol Aircamper Construction 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Ben Charvet Forum CFAA-07 Survive Inadvertent IMC with or without ATC 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Dean Brown Forum CFAA-09
UPRT - Avoiding and Surviving Loss-ofControl 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Brian Lloyd Forum CFAA-15
Weather or Not to Fly - Go/No-Go Decisions 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Jeff Arnold Forum CFAA-05
Career Path in Aviation 11:00 AM Elizabeth Latshaw, 757 Pilot, Samaritan’s Purse
Presentation The Hangar
Electrical Noise Troubleshooting 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Marcia Buckingham SNF Workshop Workshop - Electrical Flight Simulation for Pilot Profiency 11:00 AM 11:45 AM Rick Miller, CEO, FlyInside Simulation Future 'n Flight Forum Future 'n Flight Plaza
Meet & Greet Airshow Performer 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Bob Carlton Meet & Greet Aerobatic HQ
Pilot Town Hall with Darren Pleasance 11:00 AM 11:45 AM Darren Pleasance, AOPA President and CEO
STOL Basecamp Forum Bush Wheel Base Camp | STOL Parking
Straight Talk About Aviation Safety 10:00 AM 11:00 AM John & Martha King, King Schools FAA Forum FAA Safety Center
5 Keys to Great Tailwheel Landings 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Adriana, The Luscombe Lady Forum CFAA-12
DAILY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY APRIL 3, 2025
Alternate aircraft ownership options 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Sky Smith Forum CFAA-10
AQP General Aviation 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Dan Gryder Forum CFAA-08
Attracting and Retaining Pilots Through Innovation 10:00 AM 10:55 AM H. Michael Miley, PhD Forum CFAA-15
Aviation Real Estate - Top 10 Ways to Buy and Sell 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Erik McCormick Forum CFAA-04
Avoiding FAA Medical Denial 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Daniel Monlux Forum CFAA-11
Flying Beech Bonanzas and Barons 10:00 AM 10:55 AM ABS Recognized Flight Instructors Forum CFAA-02
Flying To The Bahamas 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Bahamas Ambassador Forum CFAA-09
NDT Intro and Case Study-Keeping everyone Safe 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Beau Hardison Forum CFAA-14
Oil and Oil Fiter Analysis 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Wayne Odegard Forum CFAA-13
Preventative Maintenance: An Overview 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Collin McDonald Forum CFAA-03
STOL aircraft: Form follows function 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Sebastien Heintz Forum CFAA-06
ULPower Aero Engines 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Herman Eshuis Forum CFAA-16
Understanding Engine Mixture and Lean-of-Peak 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Martin Pauly Forum CFAA-07
Weather avoidance: Protecting the margins 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Dr. Scott Dennstaedt Forum CFAA-01
Weather or Not to Fly - Go/No-Go Decisions 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Jeff Arnold Forum CFAA-05
The Cadet Experience and Glider Ops. 10:00 AM United States Air Force Academy Presentation The Hangar
The Pilot Experience - Come Hear their Stories, Meet & Greet, Chat, Get Autographs and Buy Merchandise! 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Check Mobile App for Schedule Presentation Flightline
Victory's Arsenal Theatre 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Commemorative Air Force – Aircraft TBD Presentation Warbird Country (Ramp)
Fabric Covering with Stewart Systems 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Marty Feehan, Stewart Systems Workshop Lakeland Aero Club Hangar (LAC)
2-Stroke Maintenance Tips 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Phil Lockwood: Lockwood Aviation (N-23 N-31 NE-12) Light Plane Forum Paradise City
Garmin Autopilots Explained: A Gamechanger for your Aircraft 10:30 AM 11:15 AM Garmin Regional Sales Manager Presentation Exhibit Booth Location N-011
A&P/IA Certification Process and FAR Review 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Thomas Black Forum CFAA-13
Airplane Partnerships, A way to Own an Airplane 11:00 AM 11:55 AM DC Surface Forum CFAA-16
Bob Hoover - Pilot, Educator and Legend 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Keith Clark Forum CFAA-11
Can Weather Aggregation Benefit GA Pilots 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Gary Pokodner Forum CFAA-03
Choosing the Right Mechanic 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Bill Ross Forum CFAA-14 Cloudy With a Chance of Knowledge 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Veronica T. Cote Forum CFAA-02
Dynamic Propeller Balancing Process and Procedures 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Steve Sennett Forum CFAA-04
Flying to the Bahamas & Caribbean - It's Easy 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Jim Parker Forum CFAA-01
From Canada to India in an Archer: A Pilot's Tale 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Sandrine Gressard Forum CFAA-07
How to Co-exist with WX- Flight Service Strategies 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Jenna Williamson Forum CFAA-06
MAYDAY! Surviving single engine failure in IFR 11:00 AM 11:55 AM George Gratton Forum CFAA-12
Planning to Buy an Airplane the Right Way 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Letisha D. Sailor Forum CFAA-05
Survive Engine Failure with or without ATC 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Dean Brown Forum CFAA-09
The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure : Seaplanes 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Steve Mccaughey Forum CFAA-08
Weather By Phase of Flight Planning 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Brandon Smith Forum CFAA-15
What’s the Real Cost to own an aircraft! 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Sky Smith Forum CFAA-10
Samaritan’s Purse: Flying the DC-8 11:00 AM Andrew Klischer, DC-8 Pilot, Director of Operations, Samaritan’s Purse Presentation The Hangar
Electrical Noise Troubleshooting 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Marcia Buckingham SNF Workshop Workshop - Electrical Flyinside Simulation 11:00 AM 11:45 AM Rick Miller, CEO FlyInside Simulation Future 'n Flight Forum Future 'n Flight Plaza
Meet & Greet Airshow Performers 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Melissa Burns Meet & Greet Aerobatic HQ Hot Airspace Topics 11:00 AM 11:45 AM Jim McClay, AOPA Government Affairs Presentation Exhibit Booth Location NE-053 - NE-062
Real World Off-Airport VS STOL Competition Flying 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Jughead Counsell, Dan Reynolds, Keith Lange STOL Basecamp Forum Bush Wheel Base Camp | STOL Parking
Garmin Pilot App: A Guide to Getting Started 11:15 AM 12:00 PM Garmin Regional Sales Manager Presentation Exhibit Booth Location N-011
Meet the FAA Administrator 11:30 AM 12:30 PM *No Session* FAA Forum FAA Safety Center Victory's Arsenal Theatre 11:30 AM 12:30 PM Warbirds, Preserving History – B-25 - Larry Kelley Presentation Warbird Country (Ramp)
Manufacturer’s DEMO 11:45 AM 12:45 PM Paradise City Air Operations Airshow Paradise City
Angle of Attack Alerting System - What, How, Why? 12:00 PM 12:55 PM John Miller; Bob Grandinetti; Frank Kunnumpurath Forum CFAA-03
Angle of Attack Update : Life-saving Technology 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Karen Kalishek Forum CFAA-05
Florida Rockets 2025: A Transformation 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Gary Dahlke Forum CFAA-15
How to Co-exist with WX- Flight Service Strategies 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Jenna Williamson Forum CFAA-06
Andrew Klischer, DC-8 Pilot, Director of Operations, Samaritan’s Purse
11 AM at the Hangar
Check out the DC-8 on the Flightline
DAILY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY APRIL 3, 2025
IFR Safety: GPS Outages, WAAS Failures & Spoofing
RMK-able METARs
Get Into Commercial Aviation Fast & Low-Cost!
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Let’s Talk About Powered Parachutes (PPC) 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Gailen Geigley: Powrachute (LP-14) Light Plane Forum Paradise City
Capt. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester & F-16 Demo Team Meet & Greet 12:00 PM
Briefing - Powered Parachute/Paraglider 6:15 PM 6:30 PM Paul Czarnecki –Paradise City Air Ops
Airshow Paradise City
Movie (The Hangar) The Hangar
Movie (The Hangar) The Hangar
Entertainment The Island
Special Event Florida Air Museum
Briefing Paradise City
Powered Parachutes/Paragliders (WX dependent) 6:20 PM 6:50 PM Paradise City Air Operations Airshow Paradise City
"STOL Invitational 7:05 PM 7:30 PM Announcer: Jon "Jughead" Counsell
Introduction of “Flight of the Intruder” 7:15 PM Jerry O’Neill
Gather at the Fire Hub 8:00 PM
"Movie – “The Final Countdown” (1980) 104 minutes 8:00 PM 8:00 PM
Thomas Mac–Country Music Artist 8:30 PM
KICK BACK AND COME HEAR COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST THOMAS MAC
THURSDAY - AT THE ISLAND - 8:30 PM
Demo Paradise City
Movie (The Hangar) The Hangar
Evening Activities Fire Hub (Campground)
Movie (The Hangar)
Entertainment The Island
EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF SPORTS!
Come see top teams from around the world battle in high-speed, aerial competition. Witness cuttingedge drone technology, intense matches, and family-friendly STEM fun.
4 PM at the Aerospace Pavilion
DAILY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2025
Sarasota Smoke House Food | Entertainment 4 - 8 PM 7:00 AM 10:00 PM Music: Will Weston & the 88 Keys | The Meeps
Powered Parachutes/Paragliders 7:15 AM 8:45 AM Paradise City Air Operations
Breakfast at Twin Palms Mess Hall 7:30 AM 9:30 AM Special Event Warbird Country (Ramp)
Airplanes & Coffee - Daily Cup of Joe 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Russ Keith - Founder, Airplanes & CoffeeGuest Services Bush Wheel Base Camp | STOL Parking
Aircraft Maintenance Human Factors 8:30 AM 9:30 AM Mike Millard, FAA FAA Forum FAA Safety Center
General Flying (fixed-wing) 9:00 AM 10:45 AM Paradise CitY Airshow Paradise City
SUN 'n FUN Today Live 9:00 AM 9:30 AM Briefing Skylab
AI Makes Flight Training Available for Everyone 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Glenn Kowack Forum CFAA-11
Engine Leaning 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Bill Ross Forum CFAA-14
Florida Sales & Use Tax - A Case Study Approach 9:00 AM 9:55 AM David Brennan & Jackie Mustian Forum CFAA-13
Flying the Douglas DC-3 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Dan Gryder Forum CFAA-08
Fuel 4 Fun: Fly-Inn’s Formula 4 Fabulous Flights 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Carollyne B. Carmichel Forum CFAA-02
IFR VNAV & Visual Approaches: Helpful or Hidden Dangers 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Gary Reeves Forum CFAA-01
Intro To Rotax Aircraft Engines with Q&A 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Lauren Burton Forum CFAA-05
Introdução aos motores Aeronáuticos Rotax com perg 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Bruno Scotton Forum CFAA-06
Look up! Clouds Tell a Story 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Veronica T. Cote Forum CFAA-04
Lycoming – EIS Overview 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Jud Rupert Forum CFAA-07
STEM Activities 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Junior Aces' SkyLab
Meet & Greet Airshow Performers 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Mike Goulian & Patty Wagstaff Meet & Greet Aerobatic HQ
Finding The Perfect Project Plane 9:00 AM 9:45 AM Jimmy Webb Presentation Exhibit Booth Location NE-053 - NE-062
Garmin Team X: Tips for Building your Experimental Panel 9:00 AM 9:45 AM Garmin Regional Sales Manager Presentation Exhibit Booth Location N-011
Aircraft Fabric Covering Workshop-Poly Fiber 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Austin Jones/Hualdo Mendoza
Composite Advance Infusion and Simple Vacuum Bag Techniques 9:00 AM 12:30 PM Fiberglass Coatings, Composite Consulting Group & Diab
Composite Basic Hotwire Techniques and Layups 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Debbie Van Treuren & Jim Parrish, Fiberglass Coatings
SNF Workshop Workshop - Fabric
SNF Workshop Workshop - Composite
SNF Workshop Workshop - Composite
Electrical Installation Techniques 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Leo Brosche SNF Workshop Workshop - Electrical
Sheetmetal Fasteners and Techniques 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
SNF Workshop Workshop - Sheet Metal
Sheetmetal/Swagging/Safety Wire 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Welding Oxy-Acetylene Presentation & Hands On Techniques 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Welding Tig Presentation & Techniques 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Wood Aircraft Building Techniques 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Parts Exchange - Consignment Sales 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Career Fair 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Piedmont Aerospace Experience - Boeing 727 Tours, Donations Appreciated! 9:00 AM 2:00 PM
Lincoln Electric
SNF Workshop Workshop - Sheet Metal
SNF Workshop Workshop - Gas Welding
SNF Workshop Workshop - Electric Welding
SNF Workshop Workshop - Woodworking
Special Display Hangar E
Special Event Future 'n Flight Plaza
Unmanned Squadron Tour Piedmont Aerospace Experience (727)
Zenith STOL designs: Form Follows Function 9:30 AM 10:30 AM Sebastien Heintz/ CEO Zenith Aircraft Co.
GPS & Radio Upgrades: What's Next from the GNS 430/540 9:45 AM 10:30 AM Garmin Regional Sales Manager
Meet & Greet Airshow Performers 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Kyle & Liz Franklin
Fair Weather Flier: An Accident Case Study 10:00 AM 10:45 AM Mike Ginter, AOPA Air Safety Institute
STOL Basecamp Forum Bush Wheel Base Camp | STOL Parking
Aircraft Piston Engine Orientation 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Gabriel Lifschitz SNF Workshop Workshop - Engine Instrument Departures 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Ed Verville, DPE FAA Forum FAA Safety Center
Advanced Flight Planning with FlyQ+ 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Robert McGuire Forum CFAA-15
Airparks. Why Rules and Covenants. 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Ron Heidebrink Forum CFAA-08
Avoiding FAA Medical Denial 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Daniel Monlux Forum CFAA-11
Connecting the iPad and the IFD 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Randall Edwards Forum CFAA-10
DryBot Engine Dehydrator: Prevent Engine Corrosion 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Steve Sennett Forum CFAA-04
Fighting for Your FAA Medical Certificate 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Anthony Ison, Esq. Forum CFAA-02
Florida Sales & Use Tax - A Case Study Approach 10:00 AM 10:55 AM David Brennan & Jackie Mustian Forum CFAA-13
Flying To The Bahamas 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Bahamas Ambassador Forum CFAA-09
ForeFlight Fundamentals :Mastering the Basics 10:00 AM 10:55 AM ForeFlight Forum CFAA-01
Keep Your Beech Flying Safely 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Bob Ripley, Curtis Boulware Forum CFAA-06
NDT Intro and Case Study-Keeping everyone Safe 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Beau Hardison Forum CFAA-14
Preventative Maintenance: An Overview 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Collin McDonald Forum CFAA-03
Seaplanes 101 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Steve McCaughey Forum CFAA-07
Tailwheel Flying Expensive and Dangerous Mistakes 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Adriana, The Luscombe Lady Forum CFAA-12
ULPower Aero Engines 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Herman Eshuis Forum CFAA-16
Weather or Not to Fly - Go/No-Go Decisions 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Jeff Arnold Forum CFAA-05
The Performer Experience - Come Hear their Stories, Meet & Greet, Chat, Get Autographs and Buy Merchandise! 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Check Mobile App for Schedule Presentation Flightline
Victory's Arsenal Theatre 10:00 AM 11:00 PM Commemorative Air Force – Aircraft TBD Presentation Warbird Country
Fabric Covering with Stewart Systems 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Marty Feehan, Stewart Systems Workshop Lakeland Aero Club Hangar (LAC)
Dacron Sail Cloth Install & Maintenance 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Malcolm Brewbaker: Great Sails Light Plane Forum Paradise City
DAILY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2025
Garmin Autopilots Explained: A Gamechanger for your Aircraft
Sling Aircraft Build & Fly 11:00 AM 11:55 AM
CFAA-11 How to Co-exist with WX- Flight Service Strategies 11:00 AM 11:55 AM
CFAA-06 MAYDAY! Surviving single engine failure in IFR 11:00 AM 11:55 AM George Gratton
Planning to Buy an Airplane the Right Way 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Letisha D. Sailor Forum CFAA-05
RMK-able METARs 11:00 AM 11:55 AM
T. Cote
CFAA-02 The (Im)Possible Turn 11:00 AM 11:55 AM
CFAA-09 Unleaded Avgas - Safety and Compatibility 11:00 AM 11:55 AM
Braly
CFAA-10 Weather By Phase of Flight Planning 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Brandon Smith
Dream Launch Tour 2025 11:00 AM 11:45 AM Jamil Larkins, Aviation Ambassador Future 'n Flight Forum Future 'n Flight Plaza
Making (And Monetizing) Aviation Content 11:00 AM 11:45 AM Drew and Lanie, Fly Me To The Fun Presentation Exhibit Booth Location NE-053 - NE-062
Garmin Pilot App: A Guide to Getting Started 11:15 AM 12:00 PM Garmin Regional Sales Manager Presentation Exhibit Booth Location N-011
Accident Investigation Updates 11:30 AM 12:30 PM Patrick Hempen, FAA (Ret) FAA Forum FAA Safety Center
Manufacturer’s DEMO (Will Start After USAF Activity) 12:00 PM 12:45 PM Paradise City Air Operations Airshow Paradise City
Aircraft Co-Ownership Traps 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Letisha D. Sailor Forum CFAA-05
Angle of Attack Alerting System - What, How, Why? 12:00 PM 12:55 PM John Miller; Bob Grandinetti; Frank Kunnumpurath Forum CFAA-03
Applications of Borescopes in General Aviation 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Zach Egan Forum CFAA-04
Flying TBM turboprops 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Wayman A. Luy Forum CFAA-11
How to get the FAA to say YES to your FAA Medical 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Dr. William Busch Forum CFAA-06
IFEs and How Astronauts Dealt With Them 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Gary Dahlke Forum CFAA-15
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IFR/ForeFlight Flight Planning for the Real-World 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Gary Reeves Forum CFAA-01 Winds & Weather Theory 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Veronica T. Cote Forum CFAA-02 Flight Suimulation for Pilot Proficiency 12:00 PM 12:45 PM Rick Miller, CEO, FlyInside Simulation
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Gaggle Flight Recorder 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Hennie Espere Brink: Gaggle Flight Recorder Light Plane Forum Paradise City
DreamLaunch Tour: Exploring Unique Career Opportunities in Aviation 12:00 PM Jamail Larkins Presentation The Hangar
G3X Touch, GI 275 & TXi: Which display is best for you? 12:00 PM 12:45 PM Garmin Regional Sales Manager Presentation Exhibit Booth Location N-011
Maximum Fun, Minimum Cost: The Wonderful World of Flying Clubs 12:00 PM 12:45 PM AOPA You Can Fly
Location NE-053 - NE-062
Composite Basic Hotwire Techniques and Layups 12:00 PM 2:00 PM Debbie Van Treuren & Jim Parrish, Fiberglass Coatings SNF Workshop Workshop - Composite
High Lift STOL Devices: An Aerodynamics Overview 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
Collin "The Flying Mechanic" McDonald STOL Basecamp Forum Bush Wheel Base Camp | STOL Parking
Engine Instruments: What your engine wishes it could tell you 12:45 PM 1:30 PM Garmin Regional Sales Manager
N-011
Modernizing the Aircraft Maintenance Process 1:00 PM 1:45 PM Planewise, Founder - Planewise Future 'n Flight Forum Future
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Techniques for the RV Builder 1:00 PM 1:55 PM
the iPad and the IFD 1:00 PM 1:55 PM
DAILY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
APRIL 4, 2025
Florida Rockets 2025: A Transformation 1:00 PM 1:55 PM
Dahlke Forum CFAA-15 ForeFlight Power Users: Advanced Tips 1:00 PM 1:55 PM
Composite Basic Mold Making 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Jimmy Parrish SNF Workshop Workshop - Composite
Navigation During GPS Outage 2:30 PM 3:30 PM Dr. Vance Massimini, FAA VOR MON FAA Forum FAA Safety Center
Technical Side Of The QuickSilver 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Bever Borne: Air-Tech (LP-19) Light Plane Forum Paradise City
Academic Drone Soccer World Cup Tournament 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
Academic Drone Soccer World Cup Competition ACE Pavilion
U.S. Navy Blue Angels Demonstration Team Takes Flight 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Airshow Flightline
Corn Roast - Food | Entertainment 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Eli Mosley
Entertainment West Campground
General Flying (fixed-wing) Will Start After Airshow Completion 5:00 PM 6:15 PM Paradise City Air Operations Airshow Paradise City
Elvis Tribute Concert at Jimmy's World Elvis Jet 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Elvis Tribute Concert at Jimmy's World Elvis Jet
Entertainment Vintage
Operation Airdrop - Pilot Signing Event 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Russ Keith - Executive Director, Op.Air Drop STOL Basecamp Forum Bush Wheel Base Camp | STOL Parking
Wing Aviation Drone Delivery to the Island Stage 5:45 PM
Entertainment The Island
Powered Parachutes/Paragliders (WX dependent) 6:20 PM 6:50 PM Paradise City Air Operations Airshow Paradise City
"STOL Invitational 7:05 PM 7:25 PM
USN Blue Angels - Crowd Interaction, Short Presentation 7:30 PM
Smores at the Fire Hub! 8:00 PM
Short Introduction of “Devotion” 8:00 PM
Movie – “Devotion” (2022) 138 minutes 8:05 PM
Movie at the Island: Iron Eagle (1986) 116 minutes 8:30 PM
Announcer: Jon "Jughead" Counsell
Demo Paradise City
USN Blue Angels Presentation The Hangar
Evening Activities Fire Hub (Campground)
Jerry O’Neill
Movie (The Hangar) The Hangar
Movie (The Hangar) The Hangar
Movie (The Island) The Island
DAILY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY APRIL 5, 2025
Hot Air Balloon Pilot Briefing 6:00 AM 6:30 AM Pilot Briefing Briefing Paradise City
Sarasota Smoke House Food | Entertainment 4 - 8 PM 7:00 AM 10:00 PM Music: Will Weston & the 88 Keys | Peer Pressure Entertainment Sunset Grill
Mass Hot Air Balloon Launch 7:00 AM 8:00 AM
Event Flightline
Powered Parachutes/Paragliders *will launch when airspace is clear 7:15 AM 8:45 AM Paradise City Air Operations Airshow Paradise City
Briefing - Powered Parachute 7:00AM 7:45 AM Paradise City Operations Special Event Paradise City
Breakfast at Twin Palms Mess Hall 7:30 AM 9:30 AM Special Event Warbird Country (Ramp)
Airplanes & Coffee - Daily Cup of Joe 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Russ Keith - Founder, Airplanes & CoffeeGuest Services Bush Wheel Base Camp | STOL Parking Aircraft in Distress 8:30 AM 9:30 AM Tom Slater, FAASTeam Rep FAA Forum FAA Safety Center
General Flying (fixed-wing) 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Paradise City Air Operations
Briefing - General Flight - AirOps Paradise City 9:00 AM 9:30 AM Michael Den HartogParadise City Air Ops
Airshow Paradise City
Briefing Paradise City
SUN 'n FUN Today Live 9:00 AM 9:30 AM Briefing Skylab
Flying Around the World can be Safe and Fun 9:00 AM 9:55 AM CarolAnn Garratt Forum CFAA-04
ForeFlight IFR: Marking Up Plates & Maps to Make IFR Easier and Safer 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Gary Reeves Forum CFAA-01
Fuel 4 Fun: Fly-Inn’s Formula 4 Fabulous Flights 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Carollyne B. Carmichel Forum CFAA-02
Lycoming Engine Installation 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Jud Rupert Forum CFAA-07
Ring Gap and Cylinder Life 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Bill Ross Forum CFAA-14
AOPA Rusty Pilots Seminar 9:00 AM 12:30 PM Ron Timmermans Presentation Exhibit Booth Location NE-053 - NE-062
Garmin Team X: Tips for Building your Experimental Panel 9:00 AM 9:45 AM Garmin Regional Sales Manager Presentation Exhibit Booth Location N-011
Aircraft Fabric Covering Workshop-Poly Fiber 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Austin Jones/Hualdo Mendoza SNF Workshop Workshop - Fabric
Composite Basic Hotwire Techniques and Layups 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Debbie Van Treuren & Jim Parrish, Fiberglass Coatings
SNF Workshop Workshop - Composite
Electrical Installation Techniques 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Leo Brosche SNF Workshop Workshop - Electrical Engines Aircraft Maintenance and Care 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
SNF Workshop Workshop - Engine Metal Shaping Techniques 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Sheetmetal Fasteners and Techniques 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Sheetmetal/Swagging/Safety Wire 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Welding Oxy-Acetylene Presentation & Hands On Techniques 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
SNF Workshop Workshop - Metal Shaping
SNF Workshop Workshop - Sheet Metal
SNF Workshop Workshop - Sheet Metal
SNF Workshop Workshop - Gas Welding
Welding Tig Presentation & Techniques 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Lincoln Electric SNF Workshop Workshop - Electric Welding
Wood Aircraft Building Techniques 9:00 AM 4:00 PM SNF Workshop Workshop - Woodworking
Parts Exchange - Consignment Sales 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Career Fair 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Special Display Hangar E
Special Event Future 'n Flight Plaza
GPS & Radio Upgrades: What's Next from the GNS 430/540 9:45 AM 10:30 AM Garmin Regional Sales Manager Presentation Exhibit Booth Location N-011
Yamaha Aircraft Conversion 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Dennis Rowe SNF Workshop Workshop - Engine
Beyond the Runway: Essential Safety in Backcountry 10:00 AM 11:00 AM John Hartz STOL Basecamp Forum Bush Wheel Base Camp | STOL Parking
Have You Seen Anything Like This Before? 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Mike Millard, FAA FAA Forum FAA Safety Center
Adding ATC to your Home Flight Simulator 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Evan Reiter
AI Makes Flight Training Available for Everyone 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Glenn Kowack
Aircraft Battery Technology & Proper Servicing 10:00 AM 10:55 AM
Airparks. Why Rules and Covenants. 10:00 AM 10:55 AM
ForeFlight Essentials: Optimizing your iPad 10:00 AM 10:55 AM ForeFlight Forum CFAA-01
Look up! Clouds Tell a Story 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Veronica T. Cote
Lycoming Maintenance & Troubleshooting 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Tyler Harbach
Navigating the Skies: Buying and Selling Aviation 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Melanie Riddick Forum CFAA-03
ULPower Aero Engines 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Herman Eshuis Forum CFAA-16
Using LIDAR and Radar based AGL landing altimeters 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Sean Sherman Forum CFAA-08
Business Aviation Tax 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Suzanne Meiners-Levy Forum CFAA-05
Get Into Commercial Aviation Fast & Low-Cost! 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Matthew Toddun Forum CFAA-07
Optimal Performance! Fly (or Teach) Aware! 10:00 AM 10:55 AM David St. George Forum CFAA-15
Preferred Photo Seating - Dedicated Photo Location Upgrade - Ticket Required 10:00 AM 10:00 PM New Location: Take Some Great Photos of the Airshow! Preferred Photo Seating Warbird Country (Ramp)
The Performer Experience - Come Hear their Stories, Meet & Greet, Chat, Get Autographs and Buy Merchandise! 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Check Mobile App for Schedule Presentation Flightline
Victory's Arsenal Theatre 10:00 AM 11:00 PM Commemorative Air Force – Aircraft TBD Presentation Warbird Country (Ramp)
Fabric Covering with Stewart Systems 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Marty Feehan, Stewart Systems Workshop Lakeland Aero Club Hangar (LAC)
Gaggle Flight Recorder 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Hennie Espere Brink: Gaggle Flight Recorder Light Plane Forum Paradise City
Garmin Autopilots Explained: A Gamechanger for your Aircraft 10:30 AM 11:15 AM Garmin Regional Sales Manager Presentation Exhibit Booth Location N-011
A&P/IA Certification Process and FAR Review 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Thomas Black Forum CFAA-13
Airline Pilot Job Search Planning 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Captain Kit Darby Forum CFAA-04
Airplane Partnerships, A way to Own an Airplane 11:00 AM 11:55 AM DC Surface Forum CFAA-16
Cloudy With a Chance of Knowledge 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Veronica T. Cote Forum CFAA-02
DAILY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY APRIL 5, 2025
Flying TBM turboprops 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Wayman A. Luy Forum CFAA-11
How to get the FAA to say YES to your FAA Medical 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Dr. William Busch Forum CFAA-06
Planning to Buy an Airplane the Right Way 11:00 AM 11:55 AM
Weather Product sin ForeFlight 11:00 AM 11:55 AM ForeFlight Forum CFAA-01
NASA Flight Ops 11:00 AM Aldora Louw, Associate Division Chief of NASA Johnson Space Center Aircraft Operations Division Presentation The Hangar
Electrical Noise Troubleshooting 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Marcia Buckingham SNF Workshop Workshop - Electrical Flight Simulation for Pilot Proficiency 11:00 AM 11:45 AM Rick Miller, CEO, FlyInside Simulation Future 'n Flight Forum Future 'n Flight Plaza
Garmin Pilot App: A Guide to Getting Started 11:15 AM 12:00 PM Garmin Regional Sales Manager
Presentation Exhibit Booth Location N-011
Weather or Not to Fly 11:30 AM 12:30 PM Jeff Arnold, Leidos Flight Service FAA Forum FAA Safety Center
Victory's Arsenal Theatre 11:30 AM 12:30 PM History & Legacy of the Doolittle Raiders – B-25 - Larry Kelley, Tom Casey, Joe McGrath
Presentation Warbird Country (Ramp)
Trailblazers In Aviation Luncheon - Ticket Purchase Req. 11:30 AM 1:30 PM Cecilia Aragon, Author - Flying Free, Pilot - US Aerobatic Team Special Event Prop75 Event Center
Manufacturer’s DEMO 11:45 AM 12:45 PM Paradise City Air Operations Airshow Paradise City
Aircraft Co-Ownership Traps 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Letisha D. Sailor Forum CFAA-03
IFR: 3 Alternatives You Need in Every IFR Flight Plan 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Gary Reeves Forum CFAA-01
Online/Electronic Application and Resumes 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Captain Kit Darby Forum CFAA-04
RMK-able METARs 12:00 PM 12:55 PM Veronica T. Cote Forum CFAA-02
What You Need To Know About FAA 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Thomas Bhrem: FAA Light Plane Forum Paradise City
Powered Parachutes/Paragliders (WX dependent) 6:20 PM 6:50 PM Paradise City Air Operations Airshow Paradise City
Night Airshow Spectacular 7:00 PM 9:15 PM Airshow Flightline
Gather at the Fire Hub after the Night Show! 8:00 PM Evening Activities Fire Hub (Campground)
Live Music 9:15 PM Band begins at Conclusion of Night Air Show
The Island
DAILY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY APRIL 6, 2025
Powered Parachutes/Paragliders 7:15 AM 8:45 AM Paradise CitY Airshow Light Plane
Volunteer Parade 7:30 AM 8:00 AM Special Event FAA Safety Center
General Flying (fixed-wing) And Departures 9:00 AM 12:45 PM Paradise City Air Operations Airshow Light Plane / Paradise City
AI Makes Flight Training Available for Everyone 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Glenn Kowack Forum CFAA-06
Fuel 4 Fun: Fly-Inn’s Formula 4 Fabulous Flights 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Carollyne B. Carmichel Forum CFAA-02
IFR Flight Plans on ForeFlight, Garmin & Avidyne: Ask the Expert 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Gary Reeves
Rotax® Injected Engines Information Session 9:00 AM 9:55 AM Brett Lawton Forum CFAA-08 STEM Activities 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Junior Aces' SkyLab
Aircraft Fabric Covering Workshop-Poly Fiber 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Austin Jones/Hualdo Mendoza
SNF Workshop Workshop - Fabric
Composite Basic Hotwire Techniques and Layups 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Jimmy Parrish SNF Workshop Workshop - Composite
Electrical Installation Techniques 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Leo Brosche
SNF Workshop Workshop - Electrical Metal Shaping Techniques 9:00 AM 11:00 AM SNF Workshop Workshop - Metal Shaping
Sheetmetal Fasteners and Techniques 9:00 AM 11:00 AM SNF Workshop Workshop - Sheet Metal
Welding Oxy-Acetylene Presentation & Hands On Techniques 9:00 AM 11:00 AM SNF Workshop Workshop - Gas Welding
Welding Tig Presentation & Techniques 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Lincoln Electric SNF Workshop Workshop - Electric Welding
Wood Aircraft Building Techniques 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
Parts Exchange - Consignor Pick-ups Only! 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
SNF Workshop Workshop - Woodworking
Hangar Career Fair 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Event Future 'n Flight Plaza ForeFlight and Flight Training 10:00 AM 10:55 AM
CFAA-01
& Weather Theory 10:00 AM 10:55 AM Veronica T. Cote Forum CFAA-02 Church Service - Non-Denominational 10:00 AM Non-Denominational Church Service Guest Service The Hangar Victory's Arsenal Theatre 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Commemorative Air Force – Aircraft TBD Presentation Warbird Country (Ramp)
A&P/IA Certification Process and FAR Review 11:00 AM 11:55 AM Thomas Black Forum CFAA-13
An inside look at the Army Aviation Center for Excellence 12:00 PM Presentation The Hangar Daily Airshow 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Airshow Flightline
U.S. Navy Blue Angels Demonstration Team Takes Flight 4:00 PM 4:45 PM Airshow Flightline
"Taildragger" Volunteer Thank You Party - Ticket Required! 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Special Event ACE Pavilion Movie - Top Gun
