Chats From The Deck
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. Donations to support SUN 'n FUN Radio can be sent to SnFRadio@gmail.com through PayPal or by clicking below:
Sun 'n Fun 2010- Warbirds Interview with Bill Fischer

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. 

Direct download: SnF_2010_Warbirds_Interview_24bit.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:49pm EDT

Sun 'n Fun, An Amazing World of Aviation!

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

Direct download: SnF-_An_Amazing_World_of_Aviation.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:54am EDT

‘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.

Direct download: AGREENSPACEFINALBOUNCEDA.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:08am EDT

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...

 

Direct download: 2010_Flightline_Tours_Intervew.output.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:34am EDT

 

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.
 
 
Special thanks to Steve Tupper, Airspeedonline.com for creating this announcement
Direct download: ThunderbirdsAnnouncement.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:58am EDT

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.
 

Special thanks to Dr. David Kolbaba for recording this announcement!

Direct download: FAAATSnF2010KOLBABA1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:58am EDT

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