Chats From The Deck: Recent Episodes
Dave Shallbetter
Chats From The Deck is a compilation of recordings hosted by Dave Shallbetter, Chairman of Sun 'n Fun Radio (broadcasting on 1510 AM & streaming on LiveATC.net/snf) from the annual Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo held in Lakeland, Florida, each spring. (For more information on the event please visit FlySnF.org) Some are recordings of live interviews from the deck of the radio station. Others are pre-recorded interviews done by volunteer reporters during the fly-in.
7/19 NEW- Chats from the Deck, The Podcast! SUN 'n FUN isn't just for April any more! So we're doing a podcast about all the happenings on the SUN 'n FUN campus. A new episode will be released every other month,
PLEASE NOTE: These recordings are copyrighted by Sun 'n Fun Radio and may not be used for anything other than your listening enjoyment without the express written permission of Sun 'n Fun Radio.
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Jim talks what is salvage and what chnaged with aviation salvage who can buy the aircraft and more.
www.underwriterssalvagecompany.com
Cpt. Sollars talks with us on her Sling aircraft build in africa and the journey across the atlantic to OSH 2022.
Gene joins us on the deck to talk about the 2023 Sun N Fun and whats to come in the future.
Royal Air Force Cadets Chole Harber, Peter Knight and Squad Leader Mark Bird talk RAF and what they do and why they come to SNF.
Mike talks Forged Flight Works, Avionics and Interiors along with passion for aviation and career change to follow his aviation dreams.
www.forgeflightworks.com
Wounded Warior Project and what they have to offer the Aviation Industry.
www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Mike talks Volunteer Pilot Organization flying people for helthcare.
www.elevatedaccess.org
Kelly talks with Lt. Cmdr. Megan Gaston a current pilot flying the NOAA WP-30 Orion Pilot.
WAI and NOAA Partners
Hurricane Hunters
Sara talks Travel Shoreline talks travel and why to use the travel agency.
www.travelshoreline.com or www.flysasi.com
Alan talks about his aircraft detailing and paint restoration. This is a new alternative to painting saving you thousands when its time to paint.
www.patrioteagledetailing.com
Trey is back talking with Daniela the president of Aerosport talking to us about the importance if sales and service, dealerships and the Stream, Sting, Sirius, Sparker.
Trey talks TL North America and the TL Sport Aircraft and the new Sparker aircraft arrival this summer.
www.tlsportaircraft.com
Jason Talks MZeroA and the online ground school, Real world flight training and his new book Aviation Mastery also the Pilot Shortage.
Civial Air Patrol and Emergency Services and Search and Rescue. Also how to become a Civil Air Patrol Pilot and what CAP Pilots Do.
Talks about how how she got into the STOL world and more about the STOL operations and the new Back Country Challenge.
Talk about what is pearls with purpose and when it started. Talks about the non-profit and what impact is has had in the last 22yrs.
www.pearlswithpurpose.org
Talks About Promoting Aviation to Asian Women and Merchandise such as Shirts, Hats and more.
www.AWA2.org
Talks NAFI Membership for anyone and the first National CFI Conference this year.
NAFI Summit October 2023 in Lakeland, FL
Talks about the Non-Profit and how it helps under priveleged youth an entry into aviation in both the maintenance and pilot side in return for the sweat equity put into working on the planes, the members are allowed an opportunity to learn to fly in the planes they built.
www.t31aeroclub.com
facebook: Tango Thirty One Aero Club
Nancy Talks the Waco 100th Anniversary Fly-In and the History of Waco Aircraft in Ohio along with the 100th Anniversary Goal - 100 Wacos in one place and event Details.
www.wacoairmuseum.org
Sara talks about Shareline Aviation Insuracne and what " The Shoreline Advantage " is and what makes them different from the others.
Located on the Walker Couty Airport in Jasper, Albama
H.A.N.D Campaign Mission - To AID Women of all ages in acheiving thir aviation goals through awarding flight training scholorships.
Military Themed T-Shirts and Art
A Local Company to Lakeland who wants to inspire People and Americans
Justine Harrison, AOPA General Counsel and Ian Arendt, AOPA Legal Services Plan Attorney Talk to you about their Protection Services.
Billy talks new products, New STC fro Cessna 180/182 also talks about the new Company Growth and the New News Coming.
Deputy Administrator of the FAA and Assistant Administrator for Policy, International Affairs and Enviorment.
Discussing the benefits of the CAP and what it can do for our young american men and women.
Paige talks about Piedmont Airlines and about the WAI membership, Scholarships and More.
Lt. Col. Phil talks about the Civil Air Patrol Program (CAP) - Community Service, Search and Rescue and Youth Development.
Josh Talks the US Freedom Flyers Program and its Pilot Advocacy and Organizational Purpose.
Gary talks about the FAA Tech in the Cock pit Program and it goes by a few different names.
Digital Copilot, Flight Profiler, Voice Pireps, ADS-B Turbulence and Weather Information Latenncy Demonstrator.
Mark talks about his Amazing aircraft company - These are some amazing little aircraft.
Gene is talking about "Fly in theJungle" being a mission pilot or just working in the Mission field while in Aviation whatever the skill set is.
Richard talks about his amazing maps of airports that show you the weather and what state the airport is in VFR/IFR/LIFR.
Susan is interviewed on the deck talking about the Green Bay Airport (KGRB) and why flying to KGRB for AirVenture is the way to go.
Dave interviews his friend and one amazing woman on her accomplishments as a CFI and Aviation Writer with over 6000hrs of Dual Given.
Our amazing Deck Host interview Romona Coxs about her new book and back Country Flying.
Dave opens Sun 'n Fun Radio's 2022 show coverage with Eric Crump of the Polk State College aviation program
Carl & Russ chat with Shavonna Reid, Director of sales at Right Rudder Aviation, a Pipistrel dealer, about the airshow debut of the Pipistrel Panthera
www.rightrudderaviation.com
Carl & Russ chat with Aviat Aircraft President Steve Anderson & Director of Sales Matt Holfeldt about the line of fine aircraft Aviat produces.
www.aviataircraft.com
Kollin, Kevin, & Eric chat about AOPA's Sweepstakes aircraft, a Grumman Tiger!
www.aopa.org/sweepstakes
Carl chats with Fran Orlandino of Aviation Laboratories (AvLab) about AvLab's core business- Fluids.
AvLab provides analysis of all kinds of aviation fluids & fluid systems, oil, filters, fuel, hydraulic, as well as selling great products like Clear View windscreen cleaners, TKS fluid, & Dice fuel additive.
www.avlab.com
Brent D. Maule, President of Maule Air, chats with Carl & Trevor about Maule Aircraft.
www.mauleairinc.com
Carl & Trevor chat with the Chairman of the SUN 'n FUN Board of Directors, Harley Richards and get board perspective of how we got to where we are.
www.FlySnF.org
Carl, Trevor, & Dr. Dave chat with Juan Browne of the "Blancolirio" YouTube channel about the explosion of social media & it's impact on the future of aviation.
https://www.youtube.com/user/blancolirio
Carl & Trevor chat with Kathy Ammon about how the Guardian Ad Litem program & volunteers can change a child's story.
Carl & Trevor chat with Robert DeLaurentis, pilot of "Citizen of The World", about his record breaking Pole-to-Pole flight promoting STEM education. Robert lets us know about the 3 STEM experiments he carried, word records broken, challenges faced, Redbird flight simulation, and the 12 part docuseries and book about this historic flight.
www.poletopoleflight.com
Dave & Carl chat with Susan Levitte, Marketing Communications manager of Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport, about why Green Bay is THE best choice of airports in Wisconsin to visit.
www.FlyGRB.com
Carl & Trevor chat with Amy Gesch, Product & Piston Aircraft Sales Manager at Wipaire, about the products & services Wipaire offers such as Wipline floats, aircraft modifications, aircraft sales, maintenance, avionics, paint, & interiors.
www.wipaire.com
Carl chats with Cynthia "Rosie" Roosevelt, AMT Instructor at Travis Technical College, about AMT 147 Instruction.
www.polkedpathways.com
Michelle Graves & Carl Valeri chat with Brianna Dittman, President WAI Jacksonville, about the benefits of Women in Aviation International & their community outreach.
www.wai.org
www.waijax.com
Carl Valeri & Trevor Simoneau chat with Russ Keith, John Naugla and Mike Roberts of Airplanes & Coffee, a non-profit group providing aviation scholarships.
http://airplanesandcoffee.com
Trey Murdaugh, owner of TL North America chats with us about TL North America's various aircraft- The Stream, The Sting S4, & The Sirius
www.TLSportAircraft.com
Carl Valeri and Russ Roslewski interview Jennifer Datz and Mary Woolf of Women in Aviation about women in aerospace and NASA.
Carl Valeri and David Kolbaba chat with Steve Hedges and Chris Cooper of AOPA about their regulatory efforts in the time of Covid and their ongoing advocacy efforts.
www.AOPA.org
Carl Valeri chats with Patrick McAlee of Patrick McAlee Airshows about his airshow routines and his first impressions of Sun n Fun.
patrickmcaleeairshows.com
Carl Valeri chats with Lee Lauderback of Stallion 51 about flying the P-51 Mustang at Sun n Fun and the importance of proficiency and currency.
www.stallion51.com
Russ Roslewski chats with Daniela Knoll of Kanardia Avionics about their easy to read avionics offerings for experimental and light sport aircraft.
www.fly-aerosport.com
Carl Valeri chats with Karl Grove and George Sturges of AC Aero USA about their combined cycle engines and liquid cooled Lycoming engines.
www.team-asap.com
Kevin Strieter and Robert Erickson chat with Daniel Ajazi from Spray Gunner about their airbrush and paint supply offerings.
www.spraygunner.com
Carl Valeri chats with Tal Clark of CoFlyt about their app created to make GA aircraft ownership easier, especially for communication between multiple users.
www.CoFlyt.com
Carl Valeri & David St George of SAFE (Society of Aviation and Flight Educators) chat about improving the professionalism and excellence of CFIs.
https://masterinstructors.org/
Kevin Strieter and Robert Erickson chat with Steve Olive of Oasis Avionics about their avionics technician training programs and product offerings.
https://oasisnetworkusa.com/
Kevin Strieter and Robert Erickson chat with Jason Merkle of Horizon Hobby about their RC model aircraft including Mike Patey's Draco RC aircraft.
www.horizonhobby.com
Carl Valeri and Dave Shallbetter chat with Mark Lampe aka Captain Santa Claus about their specialty ties and aviation gifts, the deaf pilots association, and the organizations they support.
www.CaptSantaClaus.com
Each day at SUN 'n FUN SUN 'n FUN Radio is proud to feature Women Shine at SUN 'n FUN presented by Women in Aviation International.
On Tuesday April 13, opening day of SnF21, Russ Roslewski and Carl Valeri interview Molly Blackford, WAI Space Coast Florida Tech Chapter President and Jackie Carlon, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications about their mentoring and outreach programs.
WAI.org wai.org
Dave and Mike host the Wednesday morning run up from Paradise City with special guest Michael McClellan.
Lynn Ramsey talks about the Leadville, CO airport. The highest elevation airport in the US at 9,934 ft above sea level.
Carl Valeri chats with Luis Garcia from the Civil Air Patrol about their efforts in the Cadet program, Search and Rescue, and Aerospace education.
GoFloridaWing.org
Carl Valeri chats with Dale Still and David Wetmore about judging aircraft at SUN 'n FUN to the EAA standards.
And the "Changing of the Guard"
https://flysnf.org/event-activities/aviation-activities/#aircraftjudging
Carl Valeri & Michelle Rhinesmith of the Aerospace Center for Excellence, based on the SUN 'n FUN campus, chat about the educational programs offered locally & Project Skylab at the Florida Air Museum
https://aceedu.aero/
In Wednesday's edition of Women Shine at SUN 'n FUN, Carl Valeri chats with Commander Rebecca Waddington, NOAA Corps, about the NOAA flight operations out of Lakeland airport and outreach by Women in Aviation to inspire future aviators.
Carl Valeri and David Kolbaba chat with Steve King from AirplaneIQ about the current market for aircraft sales.
http://airplaneiq.com
Carl Valeri interviews Darrin Johns of Tactical Hearing about their current offerings for custom hearing enhancement and hearing protection.
http://tacticalhearing.com
Carl Valeri chats with Mike Hartman from WACO Aircraft about barnstorming, their aircraft factory and the Waco Taco!
www.wacoaircraft.com
Carl Valeri interviews John 'Lites' Leenhouts about all the events hosted here on the SUN 'n FUN campus year round.
www.flysnf.org
Kevin Strieter and Rob Ericson interview Cleveland Carter of the Imperial Polk Astronomical Society about how to get into astronomy and what objects they are viewing here at SnF 2021.
www.PolkAstro.org
Carl Valeri interviews Kyle & Rebecca Stevenson from Wings 4 Humanity about their organization providing medical evacuation, angel flights and other services to remote communities worldwide.
www.flyawa.org
www.wings4humanity.org
Robbie Paul and Jared Britt discuss the aviation programs offered at Southern Utah University including helicopter upset training in IMC.
https://www.suu.edu/aviation/
Russ and Carl interview Elizabeth Tennyson and Richard McSpadden from AOPA about the "You Can Fly" program and the Air Safety Institute.
AOPA.org
Carl Valeri interviews Trevor Boswell from NORAD about their role in aviation, how a typical GA intercept might work.
https://www.norad.mil/General-Aviation/
Carl Valeri interviews Richard Talkington Fletcher of Custom Z Fitter about their custom fit Z-Coil shoes.
customzfitter.com
Todd Smith & Bill Brown of Global AeroConnect Inc. chat about their portable aircraft power units.
www.globalaeroconnect.com
Russ Roslewski chats with Luke Wolle of AMPERe Inc. about their single stroke engine design.
https://www.ampereinc.ca/
Carl Valeri chats with Dave 'Letterfly' Knoderer about his aviation artwork.
www.letterfly.com
Carl Valeri chats with Pam Crone about Air America, the covert government owned airline operating in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam war.
www.AirAmerica.org
Dave interviews Richard Freilich about his METAR Maps that light up to show current weather conditions.
metarmaps.com/
Carl Valeri discusses aviation scholarship opportunities and his podcast, Aviation Careers Podcast.
http://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/
Carl Valeri interviews Dan Bregman of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology.
spartan.edu
Russ interviews John Talmadge of Avidyne about their current avionics offerings.
www.avidyne.com
Mike interviews Robert DeLaurentis about his upcoming flight from North Pole to South Pole and NASA wafer scale space ships.
Carl Valeri & Eric Crump from Polk State College chat about Polk State's aviation programs.
https://www.polk.edu/aerospace/
"SUN 'n FUN, It's not just for April anymore!"
Episode 1
Live broadcast premiere
Hosted by Dave Shallbetter, with co-hosts Carl Valeri, Kevin Strieter, Robert Erickson, Derek Lagasse, & Lizzy Havens, Episode 1 "SUN 'n FUN, it's not just for April anymore" was originally broadcast live on SUN 'n FUN Radio 1510 A.M. & audio streamed on LiveATC.net/snf, on Saturday, July 13, 2019.
In this episode we introduce our host & a few of the co-hosts you'll be hearing on future episodes.
NOTE: Being a LIVE event and it includes a LOT of introductions, this episode runs long (WAY LONG!) Future eps will be an hour (or so!) If you'd like to hear a certain segment, look for the time code in the Show Notes below.
Also please read the message from Tim Wells, SnF Dir. of Maintenance, after the show notes.
Show Notes:
00:00:00- 00:19:45 Meet the Staff- Dave introduces our co-hosts.
00:19:45- 00:57:45 Dave & Carl chat with John "Lites" Leenhouts, SnF President & CEO
00:58:00- 01:29:15 Carl & Derek chat with Robin McFarland, SnF Volunteer Coordinator
01:29:45- 01:48:00 Dave, Derek & Carl chat with Ed Young, Executive Director of the Aerospace Center for Excellence (A.C.E.)
01:48:25- 02:10:15 Dave & Carl chat with Carol Cali, SnF Director of Marketing TRIVIA QUESTION- Listen for the trivia question! Submit your answer to SnFRadio@gmail.com Correct answers will be entered in a drawing for a $50 PilotMall.com gift certificate!!!
02:10:15- 02:44:00 Kevin & Robert chat with Mike Z, Lakeland Aero Club
02:45:00- 03:06:30 Dave, Carl, & Lizzy chat with Special Guest, John Beauvais, Ray Scholarship recipient.
03:06:30- 03:09:39 Wrap up, Thank yous, & exit. Trivia Question asked again
Tim Wells, SUN 'n FUN Director of Maintenance couldn't be there for our LIVE premiere, but asked I share this info:
What’s happening in Maintenance:
1) We are painting Hangar B inside and out, the outside of Commercial security, C hangar, D hangar, and Pilot Mall this off season, if there is such a thing as off season anymore on the ACE/SNF campus.
2) Expansion to the Lakeland Aeroclub to close in the 2 outside carports and turn them in to a simulator room and a class room
3) Working on a Master Site plan for the entire campus
4) Working on the 4 million dollar expansion to the museum, named project Skylab
5) Finding a new home for Camping registration
6) Reorganizing the 42 acres for wetland mitigation
7) Handling Chairman request- waiting for the quote back for the radio station roof
8) Events, events, and more events!!
I would like to give a shout out to my A#1 team Murray, Rubin, Logan, Brian, Tim 2, and Don. My part time guys Juan, Jared, Luke and Tod. And to my year round volunteers Nasa Don, Don Bronstein, and Dianne Rozek. We would never be able to accomplish all of the tasks without all of their help and dedication.
What can we use in Maintenance, skills wise:
1) We can always use help to mow these pristine 225 acres!
2) Can always use a carpenter to help fix decks and picnic tables
3) It would be great to have a year round electrician
4) General help to help us paint
5) Anyone with a mechanical background
6) Someone to run and pick up parts
Just to name a few!!
I would also like to take a minute to Thank Jeremy Brown – Chairman of the Raiders for lending us heavy equipment so we are capable of getting major projects done such as the milling roads, tree raising etc. His kind generous donation over the past 2 years has made all of the difference in the world. So as an example, if you don’t have time yourself to volunteer, you can still give to the cause to help us do the heavy lifting!! And they are in kind donations to our 501C3 for write off purposes.
If I had a wish list, one of the biggest things we can use in maintenance are utility type golf carts. This helps our faithful early birds get around to accomplish their chores while getting ready for the fly in and it is critical to have transportation to get them around. Our newest vehicle in our fleet is the 1991 Chevy dump truck. Most vehicles are more than 20 years old. I just scrapped a 1976 van that we used up until this last year. We are currently rebuilding a flower babe utility cart with over 13,000 hours on it! That is more time than you have spent in your new truck, Dave!! Most donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated, we just don’t want to replace a 1976 van with a 1978 LOL.
Listen to Craig Barnett describe the fascinating world of aircraft paint scheme design from Cessna 150's to airliners.
Mike Zee - S.E. Region AMT of the Year
Mark Dukorski - S.E. Region CFI of the Year
Jack Menendez - S.E. Region FAAST Team Safety Representative of the Year
Caitlyn Rosenoff - James C. Ray Flight Scholarship Recipient
Learn about Pipistrel's powered gliders during a remote broadcast from the LSA Mall (Paradise City).
Listen as Jamie Beckett and Les Smith share about how flying clubs are forming across the country allowing pilots to get back into aviation affordably and new pilots can earn their wings.
Hear the latest from Sonex and Larry Overstreet's Sonex projectwhich WILL be able to fit to come out of his basement.
Inspiring interview with Commemorative Air Force Red Tailsofficers and original Tuskegee Airmen pilot.
Listen as David, Mike, Kirby, & Derek describe the opening day of the Sun n Fun International Fly In & Expo from Lakeland, Florida. Airplanes are heard flying by in the background as Fly-in comes to life.
For more information on SUN 'n FUN go to www.sun-n-fun.org
The latest on this innovative organization that is making adifference in aviation on many different levels.
Hear amazing inside information about this dynamic airshowperformance team and the aircraft they fly.
Hear about the Central Florida Aerospace Academy ACE program andthe fabulous P51 Mustang - Stallion 51.
Hear young Trevor talk about his passion for aviation, his newbusiness, and his interview with the airport manager and ATCcontrollers at the new Lakeland Control Tower .
Hear Sun n Fun Radio Chairman Dave Shallbetter and his crew kickoff the 2016 Fly In with Sunny the Rooster and all the excitementthat is Sun n Fun!
Hear all about Oregon Aero's fine aviation products that make each flight easier and less tiresome.
For more information on Oregon Aero: http://www.oregonaero.com/ or: 800-888-6910
For more information on SUN 'n FUN: www.sun-n-fun.org
Listen as David, Mike, Kirby, & Derek describe the opening day of the Sun n Fun International Fly In & Expo from Lakeland, Florida. Airplanes are heard flying by in the background as Fly-in comes to life.
For more information on SUN 'n FUN go to www.sun-n-fun.org
Carl Valeri chats with Philip Wyatt, president of Bede Aero Southeast bout the new facility & new Bede aircraft.
Interview with Dr. Peggy Chibrain who talks about women in Aviation
Friday, April 4, 2014
Interview with Nate Ward talking about the National Aviation Academy
Friday, April 4, 2014
Live Broadcast interview with Sara Rutland from Shoreline Aviation Insurance
Friday, April 4, 2014
Live raido broadcast recording of Lynn Ramsey's, from Leaville Colorado Airport, interview
Friday, April 4, 2014
Interview talking about the Pilot Mall and their website www.pilotmall.com
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Interview with AOPA talking about their Rusty Pilots Initiative
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Live, on-air interview of Aaron Trippin talking about Trade a Plane TV
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Elisabeth Daniels interviews the Experience Kissimmee boot for a little bit of sponsor spotlight
Elisabeth Daniels interviews Kirk form Sarasota Avionics for a little sponsor spotlight
Interviews with Megan Wright talking about Safari Helicoper Tours
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Interview with David Esterline who talkls about the Oregon Arrow
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Interview with Andy MAtthews who talks about the I Flight Planner
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Interview with Pete Ring who talks about the Free Flight Systems ADBS 101
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Interview with Michael DenHartog who talks about Aviation Explorers
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Interview with Mike Adam who talks about Avemco Aviation Insurance
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
SUN 'n FUN Radio's 20th Birthday Bash!
Help Us Celebrate and We'll Celebrate Your Help!
The SUN 'n FUN International Fly-in & Expo hits 40 come April 2014. Forty years of aviation fun and adventure, camaraderie and entertainment. A globally recognized signature event on the annual aviation calendar.
Twenty years ago, as SUN 'n FUN International Fly-in & Expo feted its 20th year, a media volunteer launched a new communications service for the people at the fly-in, something to augment the existing show daily and word-of-mouth.
The 1995 fly-in brought the debut of SUN 'n FUN Radio as a one-person operation, working in a cramped 5 X 6-foot room in the old Media Center.
SUN 'n FUN Radio succeeded, grew, moved, grew more and moved again over the years, becoming the stand-alone, volunteer broadcast service and internet streamer heard around the world today.
On its 20th anniversary SUN 'n FUN Radio plays an important role promoting the fly-in's myriad of events, participants, exhibitors and sponsors. The station facilities have grown slightly since the station started in that tiny room in old Media Center – now the year round Sea Plane Pilots Association headquarters.
Now adjacent to the Sunset Grill with its own offices, editing, production facilities and broadcast deck facing Club House Row. Near 40 Sun 'n Fun Radio volunteer interviewers, producers and editors broadcast their programming across the grounds and around the world thanks to the Internet and live streaming.
And all that content originates on the SUN 'n FUN grounds with SUN 'n FUN participants.
But the Interview Deck needs work and expansion, editing facilities are still being updated and a back deck would allow more people to visit station staff away from the broadcasting center.
With these needs in play, SUN 'n FUN Radio set some goals for facilities improvements with the help of underwriters and sponsors – benefactors who would be publicly credited in many different ways through the next year – to five years.
An Excellent Opportunity – with staying power!
Sponsors' Commemorative SUN 'n FUN Station Deck!
SUN 'n FUN Radio plans to rebuild and enlarge the existing front deck, plus add a rear deck. The front-deck expansion is needed to get closer to our in-person audience, reduce crowding during changes in on-air guests and improve the movement of guests and station volunteers to and from the interview deck.
The plans for the new rear deck include using the separate space for a whole new series of interviews for broadcast on a separate audio feed. (Use as a station social area after hours is also contemplated.)
SUN 'n FUN Radio needs sponsors to fund the materials and the needed non-volunteer labor.
These one-time donations offer the six total sponsors needed a multiple-year payback.
The station chairman would love to get at least six more $1,500 donations to match two donations already secured – but a maximum of eight will be accepted – hence the 6 additional sponsorships available and needed.
Each donation will be recognized in multiple ways. First, the $1,500 contribution gets the sponsors' names permanently blast etched into the deck. Second, the sponsors' names will be repeated as identifying from where we are speaking during live broadcasts each day of SUN 'n FUN.
Third, the sponsors' contributions will be further recognized in the SUN 'n FUN program and on the fly-in website – for the lifetime of the deck. The current deck, erected largely through the donations of long-time volunteers, has lasted 12 years – the new decks should exceed that longevity.
Finally, between fly-ins the sponsors’ names will be repeated in-context with their donation recognition in the internet streaming of Sun 'n Fun Radio programming throughout the year.
Celebrate our birthday with us!
Give the Gift of a Gift by Sponsoring Live On-Air Prize Drawings
SUN 'n FUN Exhibitors, Supporters, Sponsors and Underwriters can make a lasting memory for 36 lucky listeners who attend SUN 'n FUN 2014.
Each broadcast hour of each show day, SUN 'n FUN Radio plans to draw one name out of all the entries sent in via the on line registration form or via a drop box at the station.
Each gift donor will receive multiple mentions on the day of their sponsorship and a week-long association with the station's celebration of its 20th year of service to the SUN 'n FUN audience.
Prizes offered should be memorable enough to promote bragging rights and should be accompanied with a memento of the occasion naming the sponsoring organization and the lucky winner – six times daily for all six days of SUN 'n FUN!
Supply one gift a day, one gift total or all six gifts for a single day and receive additional promotion announcements to match your support plus a special thank-you announcement each day of SUN 'n FUN!
A Singularly Great Deal:
High-Visibility Spots on SUN 'n FUN Radio!
SUN ‘n FUN Radio serves a unique audience – but not merely during the six days of the fly-in at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport.
During the show daily programming is repeatedly streamed around the globe, first in the live streaming of the station's daily broadcasts and the daily full-audio streaming of the daily air-show flying, and evening programs.
After the live-broadcast day ends SUN ‘n FUN Radio programming continues on-air and across the Web as both broadcasts and streaming of the day's programming continues at hours accessible to a broad overseas audience.
This global reach provides a unique opportunity to exhibitors and vendors at SUN ‘n FUN 2014 with a variety of daily 30-second promotional spots run live on SUN 'n FUN Radio – and streamed to the audience listing around the world.
Pick SUN ‘n FUN Radio's Four-Runner Daily spot package and for $550 your company, product or project receives four 30-second spots daily – 24 total for the six days of the fly-in. That's an affordable $22.92 per spot – a bargain in any media environment, and a steal for reaching the aviation-focused fans of SUN ‘n FUN Radio.
For those with smaller budgets to work on their big ambitions Sun 'n Fun Radio offers the Two-Fer Daily spot package, which provides two 30-second spots daily for a total of $300 – at the low price of $25 per spot.
And for those who want their spots timed to the peak of the day's entertainment, SUN ‘n FUN Radio offers the deal of the fly-in – Have your 30-second spot aired over the PA system during each day's Air Show entertainment, for an additional $100.
SUN 'n FUN Radio's Birthday Party!
Of course, people love celebrating birthdays – maybe not always their own, and maybe only the party part.
It wouldn't be an official SUN ‘n FUN Radio birthday without a party.
So SUN ‘n FUN Radio offers Sponsors, Exhibitors, Benefactors, a once-in-a-decade opportunity to underwrite a birthday party for SUN ‘n FUN Radio at the 2014 Fly-In!
Inquire about supplying a beverage, snacks or airshow food through a contribution and sponsorship of the station's 20th Birthday party staged adjacent to the SUN ‘n FUN Radio Station.
You or your company provide the resources – the beverages, snacks, disposable utensils; the station's volunteer staff will do the work; and you or your company will bathe in the credit with a banner proclaiming your sponsorship for the Sun 'n Fun Birthday Bash – with the audience limited to 100 lucky listeners who will win their party tickets on the air, courtesy of your company!
SUN 'n FUN Radio's Other Sponsorship Opportunities
Like many an evolving operation SUN 'n FUN Radio has changed with the times and technology of recording, editing and broadcasting its programming.
And the station continues to need to update and replace equipment, furnishings, and consumables that help keep the station and its dozens of volunteers running as productively as they know how.
So we've created The SUN 'n FUN Radio Online Wish List and populated it with links to items so donors can purchase and have shipped them to the station or generously donate funds – and we'll do the rest.
Contributors through this mechanism will be named on a plaque displayed on the station wall for public viewing and mentioned daily during the broadcast day.
Please consider this option or combining with friends or co-workers in honor of a friend, boss or customer.
For more on how your support can help SUN 'n FUN Radio begin its third decade and promote your company or product at the fly-in, contact Station Chairman Dave Shallbetter (SnFRadio@gmail.com). You'll be able to find more at the SUN 'n FUN Radio link at www.sun-n-fun.org.
Twentieth anniversaries only come along once. Come along and help us celebrate SUN 'n FUN Radio and elevate the exposure of your company, product or service.
The lost recording has been recovered! Thank you Dave Pascoe.
Tuskeegee Airmen Col. Brake & Col. Hardy stop by SnFRadio for a Chat.
Hear Christine Schreiner talk about the exciting AOPA Summit coming in October 2013 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Tom Horne talks about the 1963 Beechcraft Debonair Sweepstakes airplane.
Properous Brazil is manufacturing and marketing airplanes and so much more. Hear the story of how they flew from Brazil to Sun 'n Fun.
Everything you ever wanted to know about keeping your dog's ears comfortable while flying and more.
Lori Lane from Pilots for Christ explains the ministry's mission and benefits to people in need of air and land transportation.
Sean Oaken from Amphibs and Seaplanes stops by for a chat about the beautiful all black Cape Town amphibious airplane.
Learn all about the new & improved Paradise City, an old/new area of the SUN 'n FUN International Fly-in & Expo.
LAMA's Dan Johnson stops by the virtual deck to chat with Dave about what will be going on there & more...
Thanks for making time Dan!
For more information on SUN 'n FUN, click here: www.sun-n-fun.org
By Dan Johnson website: www.bydanjohnson.com
Help Support Aviation Access Project, a SnFRadio supporter.
http://www.aviationaccessproject.com/
Along with Gunder's Auto, the Gunder Family has vacation Rental Cabins available.
If you're traveling to the mountains, this is an excellent choice of lodging!
Check out their website: www.TinyURL.com/RiverRunCabins
Congratulations to Gunder's Auto of Lakeland for being one of the winning bids at the Hanger Door Canteen.
The Gunder family has been supporting SUN 'n FUN since the very 1st year!
THANK YOU!!!
www.gundersauto.net/
WindTee has stepped up and made a donation to SnFRadio. Thei year, our crew will be wearing custom T's from WindTee!
Thanks for your support!
Check out www.windtee.com to see some outstanding T shirt designs or reach out to them for your custom T needs!
SnFRadio would not be possible without the help of Supporters such as Banyan Air Service.
Please stop by Banyan Air Service's booth #D-065 and thank them for supporting us!
Thank you Banyan for your support!
www.BanyanAir.com
Listen for Banyan's announcement to be aired during the daily airshow at SUN 'n FUN!
SnFRadio volunteer chairman, Dave Shallbetter, chats with John "Lites" Leenhouts about the 2013 SUN 'n FUN International Fly-in & Expo, as well as some of the year round activities at the SUN 'n FUN campus.
Some of the topics covered:
9/27 Club (http://www.sun-n-fun.org/getdoc/13a1b3bd-fdf4-4de5-bb1e-deb4e6671358/NEW-VIP-Upgrades!.aspx)
The New & Improved Paradise City
Veteran's Plaza (http://www.sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn/specialfly-inactivities/Veterans-Plaza.aspx)
WASP 70th Anniversary (http://www.sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn/specialfly-inactivities/WASP70thAnniversary.aspx)
Air America special activities (http://www.sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn/specialfly-inactivities/Air-America-Day.aspx)
Evening Programs (http://www.sun-n-fun.org/getdoc/ecdedbe3-9700-463f-81c5-23c16fe0a71c/EveningEntertainmentSeries.aspx)
Future of FLight Casino Night (http://www.sun-n-fun.org/getdoc/08591328-6a35-4527-86f7-887de01ff58b/casinonight.aspx)
The CFAA and it's impressive graduation rate
SPECIAL SnFRadio Announcement included in this interview...
Recorded on March 5, 2013
Special Thanks to our friends at Sennheiser for their continued siupport!
For more information on SUN 'n FUN you can check out the website: www.sun-n-fun.org
In honor of Air America Day at SUN 'n FUN Fly-In, SnFRadio Roving Reporter, JR Hafer, interviews special guest Allen Cates, an Air America pilot, about his book Honor Denied.
Learn more about Air America here: www.air-america.org
Leran more about the SUN 'n FUN International Fly-in & Expo here: www.sun-n-fun.org
Learn more about JR Hafer here: JRHaferAviationBlog.com
Lites & Nancy Leenhouts stop in for a chat with Robin & Dave about what's happening at SnF12.
Some things covered- The RAF Fire Hub, Why the staff was given the week off, the Corn Roast & Sennheisser S-1 stage, What's coming up today...
Also, we recognize the extra human efforts of SnF Staffer Dave McQueary!
Tim Sparks of Tactical Hearing takes time out to drop in to SnFRadio to chat with Dave & Robin about their hearing protection products.
You can get more information here: www.TacticalHearing.com
Elaine Morrow, Past President of the 99's, joins Dave Shallbetter & Robin Lamar live on the deck at SnFRadio for their daily chat about The 99's.
For more information click here: www.ninety-nines.org
SUN 'n FUN International Fly-in & Expo President & CEO, John "Lites" Leenhouts drops by the virtual deck to chat with Dave about the good & bad of SnF12 & what's on the drawing board for SnF13.
Click here for more info on SUN 'n FUN, the fly-in & the year round happenings on the SnF campus: www.sun-n-fun.org
Dr Peggy Chabrian brings Patty Wagstaff to the deck for a chat about what's going on in the wonderful world of Women in Aviation International & what's happening in Patty's life. Dave joins in for the wrap up (leave it to Dave to show when there's outstanding women pilots on deck...) WIth some parting comments from Robin Lamar too.
Learn more about Women in Aviation International here- www.wai.org
Learn more about Patty Wagstaff here- PattyWagstaff.com
Lynda Meeks & Dr, David Kolbaba chat with Vince Becktell of Tempest about Who & What Tempest is & what they supply.
If you'd like more information their web site is: www.tempestplus.com
Dr David Kolbaba chats with John Zimmerman about Sporty's newest offerings. With wrap up by SnFRadio volunteer chairman, Dave Shallbetter
Want more info? Click on www.sportys.com
Special thanks to Sporty's for sponsoring the SnF app!
Lynda Meeks & Robin Lamar chat with Brian Schifflet of Select Air Parts about the company & what they offer.
Want more information? Please visit www.selectairparts.com
Dave & Robin chat with Sarah of Shoreline Aviation Services about Who & What they are.
Special thanks to Shoreline for being a SnFRadio Sponsor!
Find out how Shoreline can help you! www.flysasi.com
Dr. David & Robin chat with Shelly SImi of Jeppesen and get the latest on their current projects.
More info- www.myjeppesen.com
Blair Kendall chats with Eric Crump of Gleim Publications about their new item, The Xplane Flight Training Course.
More info can be found at- www.gleim.com
Dr. David Kolbaba & Lynda Meeks chat with Michael Combs of The Flight for The Human Spirit, what it is & how it came about.
For more info you can go to www.FlightHS.com
SnFRadio co-hostesses, Robin Lamar & Lynda Meeks, chat with Robert Snyder of Auto Gyro USA.
Want more info? Please go to www.AutoGyroUSA.com
Another Great day at SnF12 and another AOPA's Special Guest.
SnFRadio volunteer staff announcers, John Long & Dr. David Kolbaba, chat with Andrew Broome, AOPA's VP of communications. about rebuilding our dwindling pilot population.
Also discussed- What is the "self certification medical"
For more information on AOPA, Please visit www.AOPA.org
Dave, Lynda Meeks & Blair chat with Elaine Morrow, past president of the 99's, about the 99's and WASP program.
For more information, please visit www.ninety-nines.org
The Pilot's FLight Podlog co-hosts David Allen & Lynda Meeks take over the SnFRadio deck to chat SnF & airplanes with their guests.
Recorded LIVE at the 2012 SUN 'n FUN International Fly-in & Expo
In the 2nd LIVE podcast of the 2012 SUN 'n FUN International Fly-in & Expo, Jamie Beckett & his crew take over the SnFRadio deck to chat with their guests.
In another Women Shine at SUN 'n FUN episode, SnFRadio volunteer announcers, Robin Lamar and John Long chat with Dr. Peggy Chabrian of Women in Aviation International and Julie Clark, airshow prefromer at Sun N Fun this year.
For more information on Women in Aviation International, you can visit www.wai.org
For more information on Julie Clark, you can visit www.americanaerobatics.com
Robin and John talk to Brian Shul an SR71 Pilot that gave a talk for the first time this year at Sun N Fun. For more infro on Brain and his book please visit https://galleryonepublishing.com/
John and Dave chat with Jim McCarthy of The Silver Wings Fraternity. For more information please www.silverwings.org
Dave and Robin talk with David Allen of Other People's Airpalnes. For more on Other People's Airplanes please visit http://otherpeoplesairplanes.com/
Dave and Robin chat with David Esterline of Oregon Aero. For more infromation on Oregon Aero please visit www.oregonaero.com/
Dave and Robin chat with Lights Leenhouts, the President of Sun N Fun on Day 1 of the Sun and Fun Fly-In. For more infromation visit http://www.sun-n-fun.org/
Robin chats with Tom Pernice of Honda Generators. For more infromation visit http://powerequipment.honda.com/generators
Dave chats with Michael Goulian of Goulian Aersports. For more visit http://mikegoulian.com/
Dave chats with John Zapp of The Flying Musicians Association for more information please visit www.flyingmusicians.org
Robin and Dave chat with Doug Presley of DUATS. For more information on the DUATS system visit http://duats.com/
Robin chats with Tom Banos of Carry Me USA. For more on Carry Me visit carrymefoldingbike.com
Robin and Dave chat with Ed Thompson of AOPA. For more info on AOPA please visit http://www.aopa.org/
Robin chats with Elaine Marrow of The 99s. For more information on the please visit http://www.ninety-nines.org/
SUN 'n FUN would not be possible without the support of our Sponsors.
Trade-A-Plane is a long time sponsor of SnF & we appreciate them!
SnFRadio's Sponsor Voice, volunteer Elisabeth Daniels, recorded this Sponsorship Announcement as a way to say Thanks.
We appreciate SUN 'n FUN sponsors. As a Thank You, we air Sponsorship Announcements on SnFRadio 1510 AM and on our audio stream- www.LiveATC.net/snf
SnFRadio Radio Sponsor Voice, volunteer Elisabeth Daniels, recorded this one for our friends at Sporty's.
www.sportys.com
SUN ‘n FUN is Proud to Present Aaron Tippin and his Red White & Loud Concert Sponsored by Scotts Miracle Gro
February 8, 2012
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, FL. – SUN ‘n FUN is proud to present country music star, passionate pilot and patriot, Aaron Tippin and the Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF’s) Red, White & Loud musical tribute to America’s heroes! This one-of-a-kind performance will honor those who have sacrificed to protect our freedom. The concert is scheduled during the SUN 'n FUN International Fly-In & Expo on Thursday, March 29, at 8:00 PM on the SUN ‘n FUN Florida Air Museum’s AOPA sponsored Pavilion stage.Tippin is a platinum-selling recording artists and songwriter with 13 albums and more than 30 charted singles, including “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagles Fly,” “You’ve Got to Stand for Something” and “Kiss This.” His live performances have wowed audiences across the country due to his skills as a showman and love for his country.The evening’s concert pairs Tippin with the CAF’s most famous warbird, their Boeing B-29 Superfortress, FiFi, which will arrive at SUN ‘n FUN earlier in the week and offer tours and “dream flights” plus thundering fly-bys in SUN ‘n FUN’s daily Airshow throughout the entire week. Tippin’s multi-media show will evoke the drama and power of FiFi, the icon of U.S. Military Aviation History, proudly restored and flown by the Commemorative Air Force, Midland, Texas.A highly experienced airman himself, Aaron soloed on his 16th birthday. He became a commercial multi-engine instrument-rated pilot by the age of 18 and he is also helicopter-qualified. A certified aircraft and power plant mechanic, he owns a 1941 Stearman, a 1946 J3 Cub and 1959 Helio Curior – all in flying condition. Over the past two decades, platinum recording artist Aaron Tippin has become one of the most recognizable and influential voices in country music. With 13 recorded CD’s to his name and more than 30 charted singles, he performs nearly 200 dates each year.Aaron Tippin’s Red, White & Loud concert will begin at 8:00 PM Thursday evening, March 29. as part of our evening program line-up. Seating is available to all SUN ‘n FUN weekly or Thursday ticket (wristband) wearers on a first come, first serve basis. A special $10 after 5:00 PM admission rate to the show site has been announced for those interested in attending the concert that cannot join the SUN ‘n FUN festivities during the day. Parking will be in SUN ‘n FUN’s Main Parking Lot off West Pipkin Road. Dinner and beverages will be available prior to the concert in the SUNSET Grill on the SUN ‘n FUN campus.
Dave chats with Sun 'n Fun's President & CEO, Lites Leenhouts, about what to expect at the 2012 SUN 'n FUN International Fly-in & Expo.
Helpful Links-
Sun 'n Fun Fly-in: http://sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn.aspx
Ambassador Program: http://sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn/AmbassadorProgram.aspx
Airshow Schedule: http://sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn/Schedules/airshowSchedule.aspx
Evening Programs: http://sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn/Schedules/EveningPrograms.aspx
SnF's NEW Kid Zone: http://sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn/NEWAviationKidZone.aspx
On January 17, 2012, Our friends at General Aviation News ran an article in their daily email news blast, The Pulse of Aviation, written by Jamie Beckett about the importance of Sun 'n Fun and announcing the newly formed Polk Aviation Alliance. I was so impressed with the piece, I contacted Jamie & asked him if he would record it as a special assignment piece for SnFRadio. Happily, Jamie said yes.
Enjoy!
Jamie Beckett is a CFI and A&P mechanic who stepped into the political arena in an effort to promote and protect GA at his local airport. He also is an owner and contributor to FlightMonkeys.com.
Here's a link to the original article (You can also sign up for The Pulse of Aviation from this page): http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/01/16/introducing-the-polk-aviation-alliance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=introducing-the-polk-aviation-alliance&utm_source=The+Pulse+Subscribers&utm_campaign=d626c01888-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email
Dave Shallbetter chats with Joyce Sanborn & John Iskra about Wings & Things, the Florida Air Museum's annual open house & fund raiser.
Click here for more information on Wings & Things: http://sun-n-fun.org/EventArticles/WingsnThings.aspx
Wings 'n Things is hosted annually by the Florida Air Museum at SUN 'n FUN beginning the first Friday in November ( Nov 4, 5, 6 for 2011). It is a 3 day camping weekend showcasing the dynamic world of aviation especially for youth ages 5 to 18. Aviation enthusiasts gather to share their knowledge and interests with youth groups and families throughout Florida and the southeast. Activities support Girl Scout, Boy Scout and Royal Rangers badge requirements and peak the interest of kids who just like airplanes. Local families and groups can join the fun with a Saturday only pass. Aircraft parking is available on the grass in front of the FAA building for those flying in. Pre-registration is required for all participants (download a registration packet.)
Wings 'n Things is held on the SUN 'n FUN campus, families and youth groups enjoy the expansive campground and the breadth of activities offered (dry camping included with admission –full RV Hookups available). Programmed events begin at 8 p.m. Friday evening with a NASA speaker and an astronomy demonstration. Campers activities begin at 900 a.m.. Many youth take advantage of SUN 'n FUN’s First Flight program (weather permitting). Lunch is served at noon with activities continuing from 1p.m. to 4p.m.. Saturday evening, adults and youth enjoy movies in our pavilion or the huge campfire in the campground. The fun continues Sunday with church services, museum tours and map quest challenges. Wings 'n Things activities include full motion simulators, flight simulators, First Flights, rocket building (and launch), RC aircraft demos, propeller making, wing rib construction, balsa gliders, classes (astronomy, aviation, electricity, first aid, space exploration and weather), basic orienteering course, map quest treasure hunt, museum tours and many other fun aviation activities for all ages. For more information please email Educate@floridaairmuseum.org.
| Dates: | November 4-6, 2011 | | Ages: | All | | Cost: | Weekend $25 per personSaturday Only $15 Youth - $10 AdultsChildren under 5 - Free (no meals) | | Registration: | Registration required for all participants. Must meet registration deadline for First Flight eligibility | | Days: | Friday-Sunday |
Click here to download 2011 Wings 'n Things Registration Packet.Get directions If you are a pilot and interested in Flying First Flights with the scouts please download the form below: Pilot Information Form (First Flights)
The original interview for Managing Safety had to be edited to run in the tima allowed. This is the full length interview
Dave Shallbetter (http://sun-n-fun.org/Multimedia/SnfRadio.aspx) & Lynda Meeks (www.GirlsWithWings.com) chat with Pamela Landis of Ocean Helicopters (www.oceanHelicopters.com) about helicopters & the women who fly them.
On Special Assignment for The Managing Safety Radio Show, Dave Shallbetter, host of SnFRadio (http://sun-n-fun.org/Multimedia/SnfRadio.aspx) & Guest Host Lynda Meeks (www.GirlsWithWings.com) chat with Pam Landis of (www.OceanHelicopters.com) about helicopters & the women who fly them.
This interview was edited to run in time allowed. The full length show is also available.
Special thanks to Lynda Meeks for being our guest host.
Recorded Live on the air at Sun 'n Fun 2011
Dave Shallbetter & Dr. David Kolbaba chat with John Zapp, founder of The Flying Musicians Association.
For more information or to join The Flying Musiaians Association visit: http://flyingmusicians.org
In this Virtual Deck Interview, SnFRadio host, Dave Shallbetter, chats with Sun 'n Fun's Kris Wharton, organizer of the Hanger Door Canteen, a 40's era themed dinner dance fundraiser for the Florida Air Museum.
To purchase tickets or For more information Click Here: http://sun-n-fun.org/getdoc/bd47e109-8924-4f54-8bac-59cce7e7f672/Hangar-Door-Canteen.aspx
SUN ’n FUN REACTS TO WEEKEND AIRSHOW TRAGEDIES
John "Lites" Leenhouts, the recently named President/CEO of SUN 'n FUN Fly-In, Inc. issued the following statement concerning the tragic accidents that aviation enthusiasts experienced this weekend.
"All at SUN 'n FUN are saddened by the news this weekend from Friday’s horrific accident at the Air Races in Reno, Nevada and then by Saturday’s tragic loss at The Thunder over the Blue Ridge show in Martinsburg, West Virginia. We offer our sympathies to all those who have been impacted by each of these unfortunate tragedies. On a personal note, we extend our support to the family of Jimmy Leeward, who perished at Reno. He was a friend and frequent contributor to SUN 'n FUN over the years. Both of these incidents poignantly reaffirm the importance that SUN 'n FUN places on safety, both in the air and on the ground. We are firmly committed to do all we can to assure the safety of all our guests who share the inspiring world of aviation with us each year.''
In our partnership with the Polk County School District Sun 'n Fun Radio is helping to publicize this search for a Middle School Aerospace Technology teacher.
News From the Florida Air Museum at SUN 'n FUN:
Lakeland, FL
Sleepy Hill Middle School is looking for a teacher to teach Aerospace Technology. This is a middle school preparatory program that is vertically aligned to Kathleen High School's Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA)located on the SUN 'n FUN campus. The purpose of this program is to provide students with an opportunity to explore the area of aerospace technology and its associated careers. The program also provides students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of aerospace and engineering technologies, a review of its history and effect upon our lives, and the choosing of an occupation in aviation, aerospace, or engineering. The content and activities will also include the study of safety and leadership skills, as well as introduction to skills in engineering, flight, meteorology, flight physiology, and space exploration. This program further provides introduction to the demonstration of the technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, management, processes and systems in engineering and the aviation/aerospace business and industry.
The ideal candidate for this position should have a minimum of a private pilot or ground school instructor license and/or industry experience in the field of engineering or aviation.
Interested candidates should send a resume to:
John Small, Sr. Director, Polk County Schools
P. O. Box 391
Bartow, FL 33831
Thanks to new volunteer @PilotMike for recording this announcement.
In his first SnFRadio interview, at the end of his second week as Sun 'n Fun's new president, John "Lites" Leenhouts chats with Dave Shallbetter on the Virtual Deck.
Lites tells Dave about his background-
Becoming a pilot
Joining the Navy
His Naval Aviator career, inccluding his role in Desert Storm
The alphabet soup of aircraft hes flown & what's in the stable now
His famiy, their search for a home in Lakeland
His initial impressions and what's ahead
Saving the best for last, Lites tells Dave about his call sign.
Recorded Friday, August 26, 2011
Polite constructive critism always welcome.
Honda Generators is a proud sponsor of Sun 'n Fun (Personal note- SPECIAL Thanks to the HondaSnF11 Crew for their outstanding support during the 2011 weather event. You're SnFRadio's best friend ;-)
Recorded 2011 by Elisabeth Daniels
SnFRadio spot for Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Company
Recorded 2011 by Elisabeth Daniels
Announcement about Sun 'n Fun Artist in Residence, Sam Lyons. Created 2011 by Dr. David Kolbaba from: http://sun-n-fun.org/NewsArticles/SUN-’N-FUN-NAMES-LYONS-‘ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE’.aspx
For more information On The Florida Air Museum, please visit: http://sun-n-fun.org/Florida-Air-Museum.aspx
Florida Air Museum on Facebook
In this Virtual Deck Interview, Dave chats with John Burton. They recap Sun 'n Fun 2011, discuss what's in store for Sun 'n Fun 2012, and John talks about his new roll as president of The Florida Air Museum.
Reecorded May, 2011 (lower quality mono version airing on SnFRadio, 1510 Am or LiveATC.net/snf)
SnFRadio Audio Streaming & 2011 highlights
The Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-in and Expo will soon start, but for SnFRadio volunteers, the work is goes on year round! And we’ve been very BUSY!
SnFRadio Goes World Wide- World Wide Web that is!
SnFRadio is pleased to announce that, thanks to a continuing partnership with LiveATC.net, SnFRadio will be audio streamed over the internet during the 2011 Sun 'n Fun International Fly-in & Expo, held March 29- April 3 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, FL. The best news is streaming will continue year round!
Listeners all over the world will be able to go to the Sun 'n Fun website (www.sun-n-fun.org) or the LiveATC.net website (www.LiveATC.net), click on a link and listen to SnFRadio Live! And, thanks to LiveATC.net's mobile version (m.liveatc.net) and their iPhone app, you won't have to be at your computer to listen, any internet capable mobile device will be able to tune in!
The partnership agreement has SnFRadio providing LiveATC.net with 4 different audio streams, SnFRadio, and 3 of the Air Traffic Control frequencies from Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. So not only can you listen to SnFRadio on the web, but you can also hear the Lakeland Air Traffic Controllers safely guide our visitors in.
If you'd like to try it out or bookmark the page, the audio stream is up & running right now. Until Sun 'n Fun's opening day, March 29, we are airing “The Holding Pattern” It’s pre-recorded information on the 2011 Sun 'n Fun International fly-in and Expo. Simply go to- www.liveatc.net/snf
Dave Pascoe, an avid IFR-rated pilot and aviation enthusiast, founded LiveATC.net in 2003. LiveATC.net started by broadcasting communications from the Boston Logan (KBOS) and JFK (KJFK) Airports, and since then has grown internationally to cover many airports in all corners of the world. LiveATC.net is the world's most extensive network of live audio feeds focused exclusively on aviation communications. It is recognized internationally as a training aid for pilots and is frequently a source of breaking news on aviation incidents. For more information visit http://www.liveatc.net (@liveatc on Twitter and Facebook.com/liveatc on Facebook).
Some highlights of the SnFRadio broadcast schedule include:
Daily Specials-
- AOPA LIVE on SnFRadio- Daily guests brought to us by The Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association (AOPA)- Literally! These are interviews scheduled and the guests brought to SnFRadio Studios by AOPA’s hard working staff!
- EAA Daily Update- Each morning, EAA Officials will update us about their activities.
- EAA’s Special Guest- Following the EAA update most days will be a Special Guest brought to us by our partners at EAA. Tentative schedule includes: Paul Poberzny, Tom Poberzny, & Rod Hightower, EAA’s past & present Presidents
- The 99’s Present- Our friends from the 99’s, the international organization of women pilots, will be with us each day and they’re bringing VERY special guests- WWII WASP Pilots! Each day we’ll have a WASP regaling tales of their contributions to America’s involvement in WWII. Wednesday will be a 1 hour special featuring up to 10 WASP Pilots.
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Women Shine at SUN ‘n FUN Presented by Women in Aviation International: Dr. Peggy Chabrian and her crew will bring special guests each day, highlighting the role of women in today’s aviation world.
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Live Aviation Podcasts! Each day following the airshow, you can see & hear your favorite “voices in your head!” Our line up has been renewed for 2011-
- The Uncontrolled Airspace Podcast – The very first podcast done live on SnFRadio starts out our week! Tuesday evening, Dave Higdon, Jeb Burnside & Jack Hodgson (and maybe some guests) will share their unique points of view on SUN ‘n FUN. And- They’ll return For “Brunch with the Boys” on Sunday at 10 AM for their wrap up.
- The Mile High Flyers Podcast- Part of the crew of Denver Based “Mile High Flyers” will be LIVE on deck Wednesday.
- The Pilot’s Flight Podlog- David Allen will host with live & internet in guests
- The Gathering of Aviation Podcasters- Friday is our open mic night for Aviation Based Podcasters. Jack Hodgson is hosting this panel discussion.
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NotAtSnF11- Our Virtual Podcast returns! SnFRadio listeners will recognize our host, Steve Tupper’s voice from his excellent volunteer work creating some of the announcements you hear on SnFRadio. He’ll gather with other podcasters who are Not At SUN ‘n FUN 11 & Talk about how much they hate those of us who are. But remember, they hate because they love!
- Evening programs- We’ll live remote broadcast the entire stellar line up of evening programs SUN ‘n FUN will be presenting in the AOPA Pavilion.
- “The Holding Pattern”- This is the virtual airspace over Lakeland where SnFRadio recordings stack up, waiting for their turn to enter the pattern, turn final and land on SnFRadio. Every recording done during SnF11 will eventually land- Recorded interviews, Live interviews, announcements, schedules, updates- You never know who or what you’ll hear!
- For more information on SnFRadio, go to http://sun-n-fun.org/Multimedia/SnfRadio.aspx To keep up to the minute on SnFRadio happenings, follow @SnFRadio or @SnFRadioDave on Twitter.
Dave chats with Barbara Walters-Philips, Chairman of the AeroSpace Educators Workshop & Bill Yucuis, President of the Central Florida Chapter of the Air Force Association, about this special training event taking place on Saturday, April 2, 2011 during Sun 'n Fun 2011.
More info-
Teacher's Workshop- http://sun-n-fun.org/FlyIn/EventActivities/teacherWorkshops.aspx
Barbara Walters-Philips FlyPatBarb@aol.com
Air Force Association- http://www.centralflorida.afaflorida.org/
Bill Yucuis yucuisb@yahoo.com
I've been reaching out to my Twitter followers for volunteers to record announcements to be used on SnFRadio during Sun 'n Fun '11 & year round.
Elisabeth Daniels, Twitter user @LVMoxieGirl, submitted this outstand clip.
Take a listen & let her know what a great job she did!
Thanks,
Dave
I reached out to my Twitter followers for help recording announcements for SnFRadio.
PilotStu accepted the challange & sent me several recordings created from the Evening Programs Press Release.
Stu did a fantastic job, both in recording these announcements and in adding copyright free background music.
He also took it upon himself to record each as a seperate clip, not only giving me more than I asked for, but something I didn't even realize I needed until I had it.
GREAT JOB STU!!!
Welcome to “Open Mic Announcements”
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OPEN MIC ANNOUNCEMENTS NOW CLOSED!
Thank you to all who participated! If you submitted announcements, listen for them on SnFRadio
www.LiveATC.net/snf or (at SnF) on 1510 AM
Sign up to volunteer andf make Sun 'n Fun YOUR fly-in!
With the rapid approach of Sun 'n Fun 2011, March 29-April 3, 2011, I'm jammed up with chairman duties and had decided to delegate the recording tasks to others by creating a new concept- Open Mic Announcements. While looking for content for volunteer announcers to record, I stumbled across this on the Florida Air Museum's web site. After reading it, I realized I wanted to do this one myself.
I recorded the story, edited, reviewed, and converted it. But as I was reviewing the final cut, I found myself moved by the story (something that rarely happens when I'm listening to myself in a recording)
Please take a listen and give me your thoughts.
Thanks,
Dave
Kristin stops by the deck to chat with Dave about the Sun 'n Fun Green Space. They chat about all the green technology you can see there.
Lynne Breidenbach chats with Mike from the Lindbergh Foundation about what the Lindbergh Foundation is, what it's goals are, their presence at SnF10 and more...
After a little intro chit-chat among Dave, Robin & Lynne, EAA foundeer Paul Poberezny stops by the SnFRadio deck for a chat. Paul chats about keeping aviation alive, The International Take Someone to Fly Day, looking ahead for the sport of flying, and much more...
Jim McManus, President of the SPA, stops by the SnFRadio deck to Chat with John Long & Jack Hodgson about the Seaplane Pilot's Association. Some topics covered are the Seaplane landing guide, how to get your seaplane rating, LSA seaplanes, How to join, upcoming events and more...
John Long chats with Bob Ohl & Susan King from the Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum about their work saving & restoring historic aircraft as well as their dedication to aviation history by bringing WASP pilots to SnF.
John Long chats with CAP Col. Jet Mayhew about CAP, their drug prevention program and how she got the callsign Jet and more...
Background "noise" provided by USAF Thunderbirds
In this chat, unfortunately cut short by a remote, SnFRadio co-hosts Robin Lamar, John Long & Jack Hodgson chat with Elaine Morrow, past prsident of the 99's, and Fran Stubeck, one of the current directors of The International WOmen Pilot's Association, about the WASP activities at SnF & some 99's information.
We learn who The Night Witches were...
SnFRadio host Jack Hodgson chats with Ravi, aka- The Raviator, about Protecting your hearing, rejuvinating aviaiton from the ground up, Ravi's hectic schedule, and more... Co-host John Long joins in for the last couple minutes and discovers an interesting fact about aviatior & musicians...
Edited version of the John Burton interview done 11-11-2010.
Just information about SnF11
John Burton, President of the Sun 'n Fun Fly-in, joins Dave on the virtual deck and chats about the 2010 fly-in, what's happening on the Sun 'n Fun Campus year round and what we can look forward to at Sun 'n Fun 2011.
For more information about SnF11 and everything happening on the Sun 'n Fun campus year round, visit the Sun 'n Fun Website- sun-n-fun.org
SnFRadio Host Jack Hodgson & Co-host John Long chat with Brenda Garcia of Flight Guide about their product, their history and new products being premeired at SnF 2010.
SnFRadio Host, Jack Hodgson and co-host, Robin Lamar, chat with Carl Dietrich of Terrafugia about the Transition Roadable aircraft, how it came about,insurance coverage, and more.
Dave & John Long chat with Bob Richards, author of Secrets From The Tower, about his book, being a controller at the busiest airport in the world and his presence at Sun 'n Fun 2010.
Dave Shallbetter, Jack Hodgson & John Long chat with Peter Bowers about the Waco Classic Aircraft Company, it's new D model, flying an open cockpit biplane and more...
Jack Hodgson & John Long chat with John Uczekaj of Aspen Aviaonics about the company's history & products. Listen for Jack admiting his drooling admiration of the products...
Jack Hodgson & John Long chat the turn things over to National Aviation Safety Foundation Board Member Vicki Sherman who chats with National Aviation Safety Foundation President Ernie Strange about a variety of topics including qualified CFI shortage, Craig FUller, The National Safety Stand Down and more...
In this 1 hour special, The 99's bring in their special guests, 5 WASP pilots. These delightful Ladies regail tails of their adventures during and after the WASP Program.
Special Thanks to The 99's for bring these amazing Ladies to Sun 'n Fun, for allowing us to enjoy their company and share their stories with our audiance.
In Wednesday's WAI Presents Women Shine at Sun 'n Fun WAI's founder, Dr. Peggy Chabrian, and SnFRadio's Robin Lamar chat with Anna Mracek Dietrich, Terrafugia’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Co-Founder.
In Part 2 of our chat with Jeff Skiles, SnFRadio Chairman, Dave Shallbetter, and co-host John Long chat with Jeff about what happened after ditching in the Hudson River.
In Part 1 of our 2 part interview, SnFRadio Chairman, Dave Shallbetter, & Co-Host John Long chat with Jeff Skiles, co-pilot of the Miracle on the Hudson ditching, about the flight, the bird strike and ditching...
Continued in part 2
Dave intro's Robin Lamar who chats ith John Zimmerman about Sporty's and their multitude of products
Dave chats with Ross Bishop of Brightline Bags about their unique flight bag.
Recorded Live at the 2010 Sun 'n Fun Fly-in
John Long chats with Ron Wagner and Joe Norris about EAA's SUn 'n Fun forums and the LSA market.
Intro is chat beteen Dave Shallbetter & John Long about the WASPS.
SENNHEISER INVITES YOU TO A FREE CONCERT EVENT!
Rodeo Drive
Sunday, April 11th
6:30-10 pm
Corn Roast Stage
Sennheiser and Sun ‘n Fun® invite you to enjoy some great live music and fresh corn-on-the-cob as we kick off the annual Sun ‘n Fun® Fly-In! Get ready to enjoy the sounds of Rodeo Drive at the annual FREE concert on the Corn Roast Stage.
About Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive are one of the most in-demand country acts in Florida, where they are regular performers
at Disney World’s ‘Pleasure Island.’ The group has shared major concert and festival stages with the likes of Toby Keith, Kenny Rogers, Tammy Wynette, The Oak Ridge Boys and George Jones, and has also shared billing on the 1996 Hot Country Nights concert series with Trisha Yearwood, Pam Tillis, and Tracy Bird.
Don’t miss this great chance to kick back and unwind before Sun ‘n Fun®!
Check out the latest and greatest aviation headsets. Visit Sennheiser at booth #B84 & #B85
High-quality, high-performance & highly protective Aviation headsets www.sennheiserusa.com/aviation • (860) 434-9190
Concert presented by Sennheiser & Sun ‘n Fun®
Fly into Sun 'n Fun and get away to the Bahamas- Each aircraft arriving at SnF 2010 is eligable for a drawing for one of 6 Bahamas vacation packages and a grand prize!
Listen for details or go to Bahamas give away
Dave chats with Brenda Garcia, President of Air Guide Publications, publisher of Flight Guide about what Flight Guide is, what's new and where they'll be during Sun 'n Fun 2010
Dave Shallbetter Chats with Bill Fischer, Executive Director of EAA Warbirds of America about what a Warbird is, Warbirds of America, and Warbird activities at Sun 'n Fun 2010.
THE 36TH ANNUAL SUN ʼn FUN INTERNATIONAL FLY-IN & EXPO
Soon, the skies over Lakeland will begin to receive thousands of aircraft that will convert Lakeland Linder Regional Airport into the busiest airport in North America. Tuesday, April 13, is “Opening Day” of SUN 'n FUN’s 36th annual gathering of the world of general aviation for its Spring Break for Pilots & friends. The 2010 SUN 'n FUN International Fly-In & Expo will attract an estimated 150,000 to 170,000 visitors from North America and more than 80 other countries, distinguishing it as the largest convention in the state of Florida and the first major international aviation event of the year in the Americas. The annual SUN ʼn FUN International Fly-In & Expo is significant annual economic stimulus to the region’s tourism economy, producing an estimated $27-$31 million infusion into the greater Lakeland and the central Florida corridor. Want to hear more? Listen (or go to: http://sun-n-fun.org/NewsArticles/The-Amazing-World-of-Aviation.aspx) Recorded by Dave Shallbetter
‘GREENSPACE’ RETURNS TO SUN ʼn FUN
SUN ‘n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, FL. - When you think of “environmentally friendly products and services,” aviation may not be the first industry that comes to mind. But SUN ʼn FUN is working to change all that with the return of an exhibit area known as “GreenSpace” that will have a prominent location at this year’s SUN ʼn FUN International Fly-In & Expo which will be held April 13 – 18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, FL. During last year's Fly-In & Expo, SUN ʼn FUN unveiled a new area on its event site that underscores its continuing commitment to the future of aviation: an exhibit featuring aviation-oriented products and services that are “friendly” to the environment. Called the "GreenSpace," the exhibit featured Randall Fishman's ElectraFlyer-C airplane; an electric car; a hybrid car; the Lindbergh Foundation's “Green Investment Program”; a children's educational area; the City of Lakeland's water and soil conservation displays; a Florida Refuse recycling exhibit; and numerous other exhibitors focused on “green” products, services and lifestyles. Listen for more or click here: Green Space at SUN 'n FUN. Special thanks to Dr. David Kolbaba for recording this announcement.
The Sun 'n Fun Flightline hosts so many aircraft, it can take days to see them all. However, 23 years ago, EAA Chapter 797 from Live Oak, FL came up with a way to see most all of the flightline in a relatively short amount of time, and the Flightline Tours operation was born.
In this virtual interview, Dave Shallbetter chats with Morris & Barbara Brown about the Flightline Tours. Hear about where they take you, what it costs, where the money goes (to a GREAT cause!!) and what's involved in making it possible...
| USAF THUNDERBIRDS RETURN TO SUN ‘n FUN IN APRIL
SUN ‘n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, FL. – (Monday, December 7, 2009) – The United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirds military jet team announced today that the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo has been selected as a general aviation event venue on their 2010 Thunderbirds appearance schedule. The announcement was made today at the International Council of Airshows (ICAS) Convention currently underway in Las Vegas, NV. The 2010 SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo will be held April 13 – 18 on its campus at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida. Listen for more or go to: http://sun-n-fun.org/NewsArticles/USAF-THUNDERBIRDS-RETURN-TO-SUN-‘n-FUN-IN-APRIL.aspx Special thanks to Steve Tupper, Airspeedonline.com for creating this announcement |
| FAA ADMINISTRATOR RANDY BABBITT TO PARTICIPATE AT 2010 SUN ʼn FUN
SUN ʼn FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, FL. – (Wednesday March 3, 2010.) – FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt will participate in the 36th annual SUN ʼn FUN International Fly-In & Expo, which will be held April 13-18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Fla. Babbitt will participate in several activities during his stay, including the popular “Meet the FAA” session on Friday, April 16, at 1 p.m. in the FAA National Resource Center and Production Studios located and operating year-round in the heart of the SUN ʼn FUN campus. Listen for more or go to: http://sun-n-fun.org/NewsArticles/FAA-ADMINISTRATOR-RANDY-BABBITT--TO-PARTICIPATE-AT.aspx |
Special thanks to Dr. David Kolbaba for recording this announcement!
| ‘MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON’ LANDS IN LAKELAND
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, FL. – (Feb. 5, 2010) – Jeff Skiles, First Officer on US Airways Flight 1549 that safely landed in the Hudson River one year ago last month, will be a featured participant at this year’s SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, which will be held April 13 – 18 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida. Skiles, 49, was at the controls with Captain Chelsea Sullenberger when the Airbus A320 jet experienced multiple bird strikes and lost power to both engines shortly after taking off from New York City’s LaGuardia Airport on Jan. 15, 2009. Unable to restart either engine, the Flight 1549 crew prepared its passengers for the only option available to them. As history has happily recorded, Captain Sullenberger safely landed the airplane on the waters of the Hudson River just west of midtown Manhattan. Of the 150 passengers and five crew members on board, only a few received minor injuries. There were no fatalities. Listen for more or go to: http://sun-n-fun.org/NewsArticles/‘MIRACLE-ON-THE-HUDSON’-LANDS-IN-LAKELAND.aspx
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| Join us Friday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. and enjoy a fascinating presentation by Kelvin Manning, Chief, Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle Division, KSC Constellation Project Office, NASA Kennedy Space Center. After nearly 15 years of seeing space shuttles up close, Kelvin is working with NASA in the development of a new spacecraft targeted for the moon. For Kelvin, it is only the most recent challenge in a career that has spanned 25 years and seen aerospace from a variety of different perspectives. Given the decision to cancel NASA's plan to return to the moon, Mr. Manning will provide insights into the future focus of NASA. | |
General Admission: Individual - $10 per lecture Student - $5 per lecture
Please call to reserve your seat, (863) 904-4000, or email, RSVP@sun-n-fun.org. Seating cannot be guaranteed without a reservation.
To Purchase By Phone or Email: 863-644-2431 or Museum@sun-n-fun.org | | For more information on the Aviation Adventures Speaker Series click here or download a brochure. For more information on The Florida Air Museum please visit www.FloridaAirMuseum.org, call 863-644-2431 or email Museum@sun-n-fun.org. |
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Special Thanks to Steve Tupper of airspeedonline.com for creating this announcement.
Dr. Peggy, Amy Laboda & Robin Lamar chat about all the great things happening with Women in Aviation and what's on the horizon.
John Long chats with Gary Hyatt about DMAirfield.org, a website that started with an old, handwritten, leather bound register from Davis-Mothan Airfield and how it became a historical website.
Dr. Dave and Bonnie chat with Wayne Fisher of Mooney Aircraft about what makes a Mooney unique (besides the backwards tail!) and how Mooney is faring in these tough times.
Dave chats with Staff Sargent Noah Watts about the Golden Knights Demonstration Team, it's history and what we can expect to see in their demonstration this week.
Dave chats with Joey Maxwell of Airplanes Direct.com and introduces The Airplanes Direct Belles. Follow up comments from Dave & Ron Gale, Sun 'n Fun Radio's Greeter.
Dave chats with David Esterline of Oregon Aero about the companie's history, Military applications for their products, A drawing they're having and more...
Dave & Bonnie chat with Ron Wagner from EAA, Volunteer Donald Duck, and Trish Diemeir of IAC about volunteering , IAC and EAA's presence at Sun 'n Fun 2009
Tripp chats with John Zimmerman about Sporty's Pilot Shop, their sweepstakes, their partnership with EAA's Young Eagles and Sporty's Fly through service.
Tripp chats with Capt. Bob Nichols about the importance of converting from 121.5 to 406 transponders. What TFR's are and why it's important to stay clear of them and the Washington DC ADIZ
Robin & Dave chat with Ross Bishop of Brightline Bags Inc. about their revolutionary flight bag.
Robin & Dr. Dave chat with John from the UK about building a plane there and the challenges faced. They also speak with Freddy from Germany about the high cost ov flying overseas. Worth listening to if only to make us realize how lucky we are here in the U.S.
Tripp, Dave and Bonnie chat with Paul about EAA's history, the new library at EAA & Ron Wagner About thier presence at Sun 'n Fun.
John Long chats with Artie Trost, who flew an untralight to Lakeland from Oregon, and Sharon Wescot of the 99's about flying, ultralight flight schools, Penelopy Pilot, and more...
Dave & Bonnie chat with the Bloodnet.net folks about the Blood Drive at Sun 'n Fun 2009
Dave chats with Doug Stewart, President of Stewart Finishing Systems about their product and different product lines, the importance of being Green, and Stewart's sponsorship of Sun 'n Fun
Darryl, Blair & Dr. Dave chat with Steve Brown about the Commerative Air Force, it's purpose, their presence at Sun 'n Fun, why to become a member and what CAF is doing here at Sun 'n Fun 2009.
Blair & Dr. Dave chat with Splash-in Chairman, Bill Gillespie, about what happens at the Splash-in, where it takes place, how to get there and what you can expect to see when you go.
Sun 'n Fun Radio and Women in Aviation International present Women Shine at Sun 'n Fun. In today's episode, Dr. Peggy Chabrian chats with special guest Julie Clark.
Tripp Barnett and Robin Lamar chat with Will Hawkins & David Allen of the Pilot's Flight Podlog about PFP, twittering, and more...
Tripp Barnett, David Allen and Robin Lamar chat with Dave & Greg (Sidney & Scratch) of the Warbird Beer Hour on Flightline Internet Radio. They talk about a variety of topics, including Inetrent Radio, podcasts, new media, Warbird Beer, and more...
Robin Lamar and David Allen chat with Miles Obrien about the Lindberg Foundation (intro sillieness provided by Dave Shallbetter & Miles Obrien)
Robin Lamar and David Allen chat with Arty Trost about flying from Oregon to Lakeland in an ultralight, Experimental Light Sport Aircraft
Dr. David Kolbaba interviews Alan Klapmeir of Cirrus Design about the need to get people involved in aviation, parachutes on airplanes, and the Cirrus Jet
Dave Shallbetter & Tripp Barnett interview Debbi Boies and Jon Wehrenberg of Pilots-n-Paws about their organization and their presence at Sun 'n Fun 2009
Dave Shallbetter & Bonnie Higbie chat with Carl Deitch, CEO of Terrafugia about the Transition roadable aircraft
Dave Shallbetter & Bonnie Higbie chat with Bill Eickhoff, Chairman of Sun 'n Fun's Board of Directors about the Central Florida Aviaiton Academy, The NASA Grant, Bill's history with Sun 'n Fun, this year's Sun 'n Fun Fly-in and Sun 'n Fun's future.
Darryl chats with Ron Burgher about flythepattern.com, a new web based airport directory featuring videos of the actual pattern.
Blair Kendall and Dr. David Kolbaba interview Tom Pernice and Rick Went about Honda Generators, their presence at Sun 'n Fun 2009,the Hear No Evil Tour, the Aeroshell Team and Alan's recovery & supprot efforts.
John chats with Jett Mayhew about her background and the Civil Air Patrol's Drug Demand Reduction Program and why it's important.
In her very first live interview, Gail chats with Kathleen Vasconcelos about AOPA'a Aviation Safety Foundation and their on-line safety courses.
Dave, Lynne, John & more chat with Joey Maxwell who introduces the AirplanesDriect.com Belles, their 1940's fashioned spokesmodels and tells us about airplanesdirect.com
Dave chats with Frank Klatt about the Florida Air Museum's lecture series and Frank's background.
Sun 'n Fun Radio is proud to host Women Shine at Sun 'n Fun presented by Women in Aviation International. Today's special segment features Annette Calicoat chatting with Anna Dietrich, Cheif Operating Officer of Terrafugia.
Tripp & Dave learn about the Terrafugia Transition roadable aircraft from John Telfeyan.
Dave interviews Noel Marshall of Wealth Educators for Aviators about their upcoming forum and how to financially plan for an aviation lifestyle.
Dave & Bonnie segway into a chat with Debi Boies & Jon Wehrenberg of PilotsnPaws.org, a website dedicated to getting volunteer pilots together with animal rescue folks to arrange transport of rescued animals to new homes.
Darryl chats with Nancy Wright and Jessica Alzamora, winner of the 99's Space Camp Scholarship Essay contest about her essay and experiences at NASA's Space Camp.
Bonnie chats with William Steele about his new product, the Virtual Heads Up Display and Dave joins in with some questions.
Bonnie chats with Ron Wagner and Bob Warner of EAA about a new EAA program (and Airventure feature) Fly for Life, who's purpose is to spotlight voluntary humanitarian applications of general aviation.
In this installment of Women Shine at Sun 'n Fun, we change things a bit. Women in Aviation International's Dr. Peggy Chabrian and Sun 'n Fun Radio's Dave Shallbetter Team up for a chat with AOPA's new president Craig Fuller.
Continueing the daily updates from our friends at EAA, Dave chats with EAA staff members Ron Wagner and Joe Norris aboout EAA, Young Eagles, benefits of being an EAA member and Airventure 365, a new web based benefit of EAA membership.
Dave chats with Jay Carter about who Carter Copters is, their accomplishents so far and what's on the hoirzon.
Dave chats with George Johnson of Liberty Aerospace about their XL2 aircraft and it's features.
Dave chats with Doug Stewart about Stewart Systems, about their eco friendly, non hazardous aircraft finishing system.
Dave & Bonnie chat with Bob Richards about his book- Secrets From The Tower- 22 years of stories from Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Bonnie & Robin chat with Paul Lamar about why a wankel engine is well suited for aircraft use.
Blair & Dr. Dave have the entire Aeroshell Serobatic Team on deck for a chat. With a special appearance by Alan Henley!
Blair & Dr. Dave chat with Terry Carbonell & Elaine Morrow from the 99's about the Airrace Classic, the 99's and the importance of the former Powder Puff Derby & it's importance to the 99's.
Dr David chats with Mike Hoffman, Sun 'n Fun technical counselor about the importance of using a technical counselor and the importance of being ready for your first flight- in ANY airplane.
Blair chats with Steven Harden, Director of Flight Services of Central Florida Aviation, a new FBO Orlando/Apopka, offering all aspects of aviation service.
Blair Kendall and Dr. David Kolbaba chat with Mark Lindsey of L-3 Communications about their products.
Blair Kendall and Dr. David Kolbaba chat with Dave Higdon about himself, UCAP, Aviation Photography, and how Witchita became the home for aircraft manufacturers. Recorded live at the 2009 Sun 'n Fun Fly-in.