2009 Sun-N-Fun, Lakeland, Florida, trip pictures. Apr 18-26, 2009. Click on any picture to view the slide show.

 
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  N182H, Cessna 182... ready to pack the airplane, but it rained! It rained so hard that it flooded the hangar. :-( Ludell, Kansas, looking S 1. Ludell, Kansas, looking S 2. Ludell, Kansas, looking S 3.

 
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  Ludell, Kansas, looking S 4. Gaston's Resort, Mountain Home, Arkansas. Karl tying down. Gaston's. Main lodge and checkin. Restaurant is behind. Gaston's. Main lodge and checkin. Wider view. Gaston's. Looking N toward hangar.

 
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  Gaston's. Parking area. Runway is on the right, to far left. Gaston's. Runway, looking E 1. Gaston's. Runway, looking E 2. Gaston's. Looking left from the runway to tiedowns. Gaston's. Tiedown area. Wider view.

 
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  Gaston's. From the W end of the runway, looking toward main lodge. Gaston's. From our room, looking NW across runway toward airplane tiedowns. You can just see N182H's left wing peeking out of the trees on the right. Gaston's is really a fishing resort. Bring your own boat, or rent one. Gaston's. From our room, looking toward the E end of the runway.

 
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  Gaston's. Our room, #48, was one of several in a building. Gaston's. From our room, looking S toward the White river. Gaston's. River panorama E (left). Gaston's. River panorama W (right). Gaston's. From the river side, looking toward our room.

 
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  Gaston's. From the Lodge, looking N across the runway to the tiedowns. Gaston's. Restaurant reception memorabilia 1. Gaston's. Restaurant reception memorabilia 2. Gaston's. Restaurant reception memorabilia 2. Gaston's. Restaurant reception memorabilia 4.

 
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  Friends Nancy and John Easterling at dinner with us at Gaston's 1. Friends Nancy and John Easterling at dinner with us at Gaston's 2. On approach to BPK, looking W (left) ~3 miles toward Gaston's 1. On approach to BPK, looking W (left) ~3 miles toward Gaston's 2. Mountain Home, Arkansas, Baxter County Airport (BPK) 1.

 
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  Mountain Home, Arkansas, Baxter County Airport (BPK) 2. Approaching Little Rock, Arkansas. Looking S to LIT airport. Development cut out of the trees near Little Rock. Little Rock, AR. LIT airport. Note airliner landing on far runway at the 2000' mark. Little Rock, AR. Generating station S of town.

 
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  Heading into the clouds on our instrument flight plan. Karl going on instruments. Periodically, we can see the ground for a few moments. Helicopter runways??? H-1, H-2, H-3... 6 more on the other side. Hazy SE of LIT 1.

 
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  Hazy SE of LIT 2. N182H panel, LORAN set to CTY=Cross City, FL VOR 1. N182H panel, LORAN set to CTY=Cross City, FL VOR 2. N182H panel, LORAN set to CTY=Cross City, FL VOR 3. Approaching Winter Haven, FL Airport, Gilbert Field (GIF) 1.

 
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  Approaching Winter Haven, FL Airport, Gilbert Field (GIF) 2. Approaching Winter Haven, FL Airport, Gilbert Field (GIF) 3. Brown's Seaplane Base (far side) on Lake Jesse, Winter Haven, FL. Brown's Seaplane Base (near side) on Lake Jesse, Winter Haven, FL. Crystal River Airport, FL. Blanik L-13 in for 100 hour inspection.

 
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  I like your approach... over men's urinal at Crystal River Airport. Crystal River, FL. End of the road, at the beach 1. Crystal River, FL. End of the road, at the beach 2. Zephyrhills, FL Airport. "Parts" behind the glider operations building. Russia Sailplane trainer at Zephyrhills.

 
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  Zephyrhills, looking toward the flight line/runway 1. Zephyrhills, paint job on Blanik L-13 looks amazingly like N182H. Zephyrhills, ships tied down 1. Zephyrhills, ships tied down 2. Zephyrhills, ships tied down 3.

 
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  Home of friends near Auburndale where I stayed during Sun-N-Fun 1. Home of friends near Auburndale where I stayed during Sun-N-Fun 2. Home of friends near Auburndale where I stayed during Sun-N-Fun 3. Home of friends near Auburndale where I stayed during Sun-N-Fun 4. Home of friends near Auburndale where I stayed during Sun-N-Fun 5.

 
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  Out the back door of home of friends near Auburndale. Approach to Brown's Seaplane Base driveway 1. Approach to Brown's Seaplane Base driveway 2. Approach to Brown's Seaplane Base driveway 3. No Vehicles Allowed On Grass Area... Floatplanes may be landing!

 
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  Hangar with ramp access. Karl Schultz and instructor Brian (dark), Karl's Maule in the background 1. Karl Schultz and instructor Brian (dark), Karl's Maule in the background 2. Karl's Maule, N294SM 1. Karl's Maule, N294SM 2.

 
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  Karl is smiling because he just returned from flying the Maule. Pictures from the PA-3S SeaCub during my flight 1. Pictures from the PA-3S SeaCub during my flight 2. Pictures from the PA-3S SeaCub during my flight 3. Pictures from the PA-3S SeaCub during my flight 4.

 
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  Pictures from the PA-3S SeaCub during my flight 5. Pictures from the PA-3S SeaCub during my flight 6. Pictures from the PA-3S SeaCub during my flight 7. Pictures from the PA-3S SeaCub during my flight 8. Home of friends near Auburndale where I stayed during Sun-N-Fun, water side 1.

 
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  Home of friends near Auburndale where I stayed during Sun-N-Fun, water side 2. Home of friends near Auburndale where I stayed during Sun-N-Fun, water side 3. Home of friends near Auburndale where I stayed during Sun-N-Fun, water side 4. SeaCub at Brown's Seaplane, facing E to the screen Patio 1. SeaCub at Brown's Seaplane, facing E to the screen Patio 2.

 
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  Light Sport aircraft at South Lakeland Airport 1. Light Sport aircraft at South Lakeland Airport 2. Hangar with attached house 1. Hangar with attached house 2. Light Sport aircraft at South Lakeland Airport 2.

 
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  Light Sport aircraft at South Lakeland Airport 3. Light Sport aircraft at South Lakeland Airport 4. Light Sport aircraft at South Lakeland Airport 5. Light Sport aircraft at South Lakeland Airport 6. Light Sport aircraft at South Lakeland Airport 7.

 
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  Light Sport aircraft at South Lakeland Airport 8. Bok Tower, at Bok Sanctuary. Gardens and bell carillon. Karl taxiing the Maule for departure 1. Karl taxiing the Maule for departure 2. Karl taxiing the Maule for departure 3.

 
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  Karl taxiing the Maule for departure 4. Karl taxiing the Maule back for ramping. Ramping the Maule. SeaCubs on the water 1. SeaCubs on the water 2.

 
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  SeaCubs on the water 3. On approach to Seminole Lake Gliderport, FL 1. On approach to Seminole Lake Gliderport 2. On approach to Seminole Lake Gliderport 3. On approach to Seminole Lake Gliderport 4.

 
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  On approach to Seminole Lake Gliderport 5. On approach to Seminole Lake Gliderport 6. On approach to Seminole Lake Gliderport 6. On approach to Seminole Lake Gliderport 8. On approach to Seminole Lake Gliderport 9.

 
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  On approach to Seminole Lake Gliderport 10. Seminole Lake Gliderport, looking N down the runway 1. Seminole Lake Gliderport, looking N down the runway 2. Seminole Lake Gliderport, tiedowns W of runway. The Blanik L-23 I flew at Seminole Lake Gliderport.

 
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  Seminole Lake Gliderport, while I am flying the Blanik L-23. Seminole Lake Gliderport, from the air 1. Blanik L-23 50 FPM lift! 600 FPM at times. Van Fleet trail... straight! Seminole Lake Gliderport, from the air 2.

 
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  Seminole Lake Gliderport, from the air 3. Seminole Lake Gliderport, Soaring Lane. Celebratory chocolate milkshake. Karl Schultz passed his Private Pilot - Seaplane checkride! Fantasy of Flight. Stearman that gives rides. Fantasy of Flight. Art-Deco hangar across the runway from the main Museum and ramp.

 
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  Fantasy of Flight. Front door information. Fantasy of Flight. G B Racer 1. Fantasy of Flight. Trautman Road Air information. Fantasy of Flight. Trautman Road Air vehicle. Fantasy of Flight. Sunderland flying boat. Note "Beaching Gear" is not landing gear.

 
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  Fantasy of Flight. Spirit of Saint Louis replica. Fantasy of Flight. From the museum, looking at the Sun-N-Fun Splash-in 1. Fantasy of Flight. From the museum, looking at the Sun-N-Fun Splash-in 2. Fantasy of Flight. German "Storch" replica. STOL aircraft. Fantasy of Flight. SNJ?

 
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  Fantasy of Flight. Apache Princess. Kermit used his wife's face for the nose art. Fantasy of Flight. Spitfire. Fantasy of Flight. T-6 "Texan", advanced WWII trainer. Fantasy of Flight. Hellcat with wings folded. Fantasy of Flight. "Standard" giving rides. 4 passengers in forward open cockpit.

 
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  Fantasy of Flight. N122CP. Was this a CAP aircraft? Fantasy of Flight. Grumman Wigeon is stuck. Fantasy of Flight. Grumman Wigeon is on the splash-in flight line. Fantasy of Flight. PA-18 on the flight line... for sale. Fantasy of Flight. Looking S down the splash-in flight line.

 
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  Didn't know the Army had floatplanes! An airboat... gotta get me one of those! Yow! It is the sheriff's airboat! AirCam setup on floats. Mini Cooper Wagon... cute!

 
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  Seaplanes out of the water at the splash-in 1. Seaplanes out of the water at the splash-in 2. Seaplanes out of the water at the splash-in 3. Seaplanes out of the water at the splash-in 4. Seaplanes out of the water at the splash-in 5.

 
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  Seaplanes out of the water at the splash-in 6. Seaplanes out of the water at the splash-in 7. Seaplanes out of the water at the splash-in 8. From the splash-in, looking W to the museum. B-17 interior in the museum 1.

 
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  B-17 interior in the museum 2. B-17 interior in the museum 3. Winnie Mae replica. Check the wooden ribs on this exhibit. Toy GB Racer pedal car 1.

 
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  Toy GB Racer pedal car 2. Museum gift shop mirror case with models. Chalet Suzanne Airport, looking S. Karl in shade of tree. Chalet Suzanne Airport, looking S. N182H left of the "soup factory". Chalet Suzanne Airport, see 4 Stearmans/SNJ. 5th on on W side.

 
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  Chalet Suzanne Airport, panorama of the flight line 1. Chalet Suzanne Airport, see the gazebo... arch to right goes to swimming pool and main Chalet grounds. Chalet Suzanne Airport, gazebo to 5th Stearman/SNJ. Chalet Suzanne Airport, Twin Comanche taking off. 2300 strip. Chalet Suzanne Airport, Twin Comanche airborne.

 
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  Sun-N-Fun. Bonanza turbine conversion 1. Sun-N-Fun. Bonanza turbine conversion 2. Sun-N-Fun. Sign at Cessna display. Sun-N-Fun. Aircraft displays. Curious military/cop gray aircraft in middle. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 1.

 
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  Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 2. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 3. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 4. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 5. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 6.

 
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  Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 7. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 8. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 9. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 10. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 11.

 
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  Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 12. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 13. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 14. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 15. Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 16.

 
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  Florida Air Museum. Spacewalker II airplane exhibit 17. Florida Air Museum. Ercoupe 415-C airplane exhibit. Florida Air Museum. Ercoupe 415-C airplane. Winter Haven Airport, FL (GIF), N7390K preparing for departure back to home, Fort Collins - Loveland, CO (FNL). Winter Haven Airport, FL (GIF), N182H preparing for departure back to home, Fort Collins - Loveland, CO (FNL).

 
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  Fantasy of Flight Museum, Polk (Orlampa), FL 1. Fantasy of Flight Museum, Polk (Orlampa), FL 2. Fantasy of Flight Museum, Polk (Orlampa), FL 3.

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