Sun-n-fun 2003

Guest Discussion
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I am planning on attending Sun-n-fun this April and I am not interested in flying into Lakeland airport (Been there-done that). What I would like to do is land at one of the smaller surrounding airports (KGIF, KZPH,KPCM,KBOW) and rent a car. If anyone has any suggestions on good FBO’s at any of these airports with rental car availability, I would sure like to hear of your experiences and recommendations.

Thanks for your time in considering this question.

Paul Liedl

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Paul,
I flew into Winterhaven (GIF) last year. They did a great job of taking care of us. National Car Rental set up a desk for car rental, they were very nice to deal with.
Winter Haven is about 10 miles east of Lakeland.

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Paul,

Although a litle out of the way (45 minute drive) I fly to Tampa. Get my wife a hotel on the beach. Then I just drive in for two or three days. When flying to Tampa I usually fly into Peter O Knight field. Rental cars are avail.

Has anyone decided on the days Cirrus will hold a meeting or COPA?

Mason

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In reply to:

Has anyone decided on the days Cirrus will hold a meeting or COPA?

We are planning a COPA gathering - details still being worked out. Stay tuned.

  • Mike.
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Mason,
How was the traffic getting in to the event in the mornings? I’ve heard it can be a real hassle and take an hour or more in line in the car, then a long walk from parking etc.
Thanks,
Greg

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What are the dates. it says on there site the 7 to 12 of April. But then on a link it says fly in is from the 2 to the 8 of April. Is it worth the trip down then I see the copa class is in the samr time frame. From Don

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In reply to:

What are the dates. it says on there site the 7 to 12 of April. But then on a link it says fly in is from the 2 to the 8 of April. Is it worth the trip down then I see the copa class is in the samr time frame.

Don,

I believe that April 2-8 are the correct dates - see http://www.sun-n-fun.org/content/.

As to whether it’s worth the trip… I think it is! - but it’s a personal decision.

  • Mike.
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Thanks Mike it will be worth it so as to meet My favorite president. And also all other COPA people that will be arround. Thanks I will recheck teh site from Don

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The traffic in and out of Sun N Fun was excellent last year. They did a great job.

The year before last was a mess. But they have since created several changes that were very positive.

Mason

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Thanks for the info. My Dad and I have always gone in connection with the Warbirds and they really take care of you if you fly a Warbird in. They arrange for a rental car at the airport and give us a carpass to get in and out the ‘secret VIP back way’. However, I have been wanting to fly the Cirrus down. This year, we will have to fly the L-19 to get ‘the treatment’ and if the weather is IMC, we can’t go.
Thanks again,
Greg

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Hmmm. Maybe if you put some black watercolor paint on the Cirrus, and changed ‘SR22’ to ‘SR71’, you could get in as a warbird.

-Mike