Centauri's Thoughts

Our 2nd year at sun-n-fun. In general, pretty much the same as last year. We saw many planes, enjoyed the airshow, and got sunburned! I still enjoy it though, Seeing the Aerobatics is always good for me.

We went to Sun-n-Fun in Lakeland, Florida yesterday. I have always had a love of flying, and being a pilot, and living in Florida the past 3 years, I have always meant to go to Sun-n-Fun.

I finally got my chance. I saw the usual things, talked to some of the UL guys, looked at the planes and jets, and finally settled down for the 3 hour airshow in the afternoon. Having done some aerobatics myself, I could put myself in the plane with these pilots as they shake rattle and roll. No matter what kind of rollercoaster you have ridden, that is a baby coaster compared to aerobatic flight. A rollercoaster might, at most, put 2.5 G forces on you, and the zero G is sub second.

Aerobatics will allow you to put as much G force on you and plane and you can stand (depending on craft). I saw many great moves and some of the best pilots in the world (including Patty Wagstaff) and topped of by some moves by an F-16.
Seeing and hearing that F-16 come screaming across the field almost silent, until the afterburners hit and then climb straight up, rumbling all the way.. Just awesome, no other words fit.. watching the most maneuverable fighter in the world have at it.. just awesome