SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo: Hurricane Hunters & Airshows

0:00The 52nd annual SU and Vine Aerospace Expo kicks off Tuesday near Lakeland Linda International Airport. This week long bash packs and cool planes, killer air shows, tasty food, and a fresh photorealistic cockpit simulator from a NOAA hurricane hunters. Aircraft, right in the Florida Air Museum. You can hop in that cockpit and pick a hurricane to fly through, feeling like a real storm chaser. Plus, there's an aviation hall of fame, non-stop kids activities across the campus, daily air shows, and opening night concert tomorrow and night. Spectacular's on Wednesday and Saturday and Saturday. Families love it for the education and fun. Home school parents bring their kids for 10 or 11 days straight, hitting programs like Junior Aces and Junior Eagles, plus roasting corn and camping with friends. Plains buzzing overhead all day make it unforgettable. Last year drew 210,000 visitors, and ticket sales are already of 25% this time around. All net proceeds fuel the Aerospace Center for Excellence,

1:04training the next wave of Aerospace Pros the other 51 weeks of the year. The Expo runs through Sunday, April 19, with free entry for kids 12 and under. If you're near Lakeland, grab those tickets and dive into the action before it wraps. Tampa Bay News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Cory with The Story.