Sun-N-Fun

[O.Taylor]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

I just saw this today - This L2 is registered to Mark Watson, formerly was owned by forum member Ed Obrien. Looks like it took a big hit although could have been worse.
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This airplane has a CAP STC engine conversion to C85-12 with Starter and Electrical system. I hope Mark can get her back on her feet.

That PA-12 in the back ground of the L-2 is owned by Mark Zanger from New York, I couldn't find a scratch on it, a friend flew it to So. Dakota to do some work on the fuel tanks, O.t.

[AKbrew]

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Hey Gang...well, dad and I were hunkered down in a hangar when the big storm (tornado) rolled over us. It was sad to see all the damaged/destroyed airplanes, but I got especially nauseous and 'teary' when I saw the L-2 on this web-site. The day before the storm I was strolling through the vintage camping area and happened upon the L-2. There were two other guys looking her over and we laghed together when we saw a very LARGE grasshopper crawling around in the "greenhouse" area in the back of the cabin. We found it humorous and ironic that this Grasshopper came with it's own grasshopper! It just makes me sick to see her severely damaged by this terrible storm. Sorry we weren't able to connect at the show. Maybe next year one of us (or me?) can pony up for a table in the Type Club Tent and then we will have a place to gather and communicate. I do think our aircraft is at least as worthy as the Luscombes, Ercoupes, and Cardinals!

Sorry about missing anyone at the show and especially about the damaged L-2. I hope she can be fixed and flying again soon.

I happy to be back home in a place where there has NEVER been a tornado!

Jim

[gnflyn]

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Just back from Sun-n-Fun, they did a near miracle clean up job. I think the biggest crowds I have ever seen there today. Perfect blue skies and around 80. The Raptor and the Blues were just great, its an awesume venue.

[NC95842]

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Looks like I'm flying down Saturday early. I'll be in the red bc12-d with silver wings that is viewed best at over 50'. just staying one night.

[barnstmr]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

I just saw this today - This L2 is registered to Mark Watson, formerly was owned by forum member Ed Obrien. Looks like it took a big hit although could have been worse.
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This airplane has a CAP STC engine conversion to C85-12 with Starter and Electrical system. I hope Mark can get her back on her feet.

[M Towsley]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

No hangar or buildings down, just a tent where seventy people were temporarily trapped and seven people were injured. A hangar door was damaged along with any temporary shelters, (tents, etc.), that were gone after the storm.

[3Dreaming]

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Pictures of carnage at Sun N Fun. It will make you sick.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id...closeTheater=1

My buddies Thorp is sixth row down on the left in the link above.

[Pearson]

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Pictures of carnage at Sun N Fun. It will make you sick.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=192081688622&aid=358039&closeTheater=1#!/album.php?id=192081688622&aid=358039&closeTheater=1

[Larry Lyons]

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I can't get the photo to attach but several more aircraft flipped over! Sad to see. L

Strong Storms Batter Sun 'n Fun


Damage to total hundreds of millions of dollars. (Photo: Pia Bergqvist)
The scene at Sun 'n Fun at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport turned to chaos on Thursday as strong storms hammered the show site, flipping airplanes, knocking out power to the exhibit halls and collapsing a building, trapping dozens of people inside. The National Weather Service reported confirmed tornadoes in the area, and said more than 70 people were trapped inside the collapsed building at the Sun 'n Fun show site. Even though the first couple of days of the show were largely storm free, the week continued to be defined by heavy rain that soaked the grounds the day before the festivities started and kept thousands of airplanes from arriving in Lakeland. Despite the slow start to the week, some vendors reported doing good business even with the smaller crowds. Launch events by Aspen, Piper, Garmin and Cessna generated a good deal of buzz at the show, and as the week progressed and the scattered areas of decent weather surfaced, the mood of show goers seemed decidedly upbeat. But on Thursday morning show goers awoke to heavy rains and threatening skies before a massive storm cell swept through the area late in the morning. A tornado warning for the area remained in effect on Thursday afternoon.

[3Dreaming]

Re: Sun-N-Fun

Dad was at the T-craft forum when the storm hit. He didnt think it was that bad until he went outside. A local fellow from here had his T-18 wind up on its back. He's now looking to take it apart and haul it home.

[cvavon]

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Here are a couple of photos from Florida on the damage to planes. Not nice.

[Forrest Barber]

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Yes it is true , http://www.avweb.com/news/snf/SunNFu..._204377-1.html
Is the start of information. OH BOY !!! I have friends calling back with reports every few minutes.... bye

[barnstmr]

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A co-worker just emailed saying there are reports of a Hangar Collapse at Sun-N-Fun? Has anyone heard this?

I hope nobody has been hurt!

[Forrest Barber]

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Sun-N-Fun really got hit bad with weather i am sure many friends have been effected... SO FAR ; my Warbird guys got out and no bad reports from the tribe. I had a report to be given at the forumn ; will NOW do it in the newsletter ; there is an Airworthiness Concern Sheet again about struts. Guys WILL NOT listen and they used Powder Coating on their brand new SEALED struts. This will may void the sealed part, if they drilled the relief hole. Now they go back to 48 months inspection. I will be keeping up on it and do the letters over the week-end. WE had SNOW again in NE Ohio.... pray for friends at SNF.

[Larry Lyons]

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Just read about tornado, hanger down, people inside, not good! L