Sun 'N Fun is the second largest aviation event in the world, behind AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. For a plane-crazy like me this is refined heroin! Every direction, airplanes, scooters, helicopters and stuff! Even a flying jon-boat!
I went two days. The first day was Friday and I made a BIG Mistake! I left Micky at the RV Park with a promise to return in the "early afternoon". I got back at 5:30 PM which is only early if you're summer above the Artic Circle and can argue that it's two months to sunset!
I went to shop for airplane "stuff" and wanted to beat the weekend crowds. Got "Show Specials" on a handheld VHF COM/NAV radio and a Portable Collision Avoidance System that receives the transponder altitude signals and gives you a dispplay of the nearest threat. A very useful thing to know when you're down with "The Indians" and nobody's in charge! Just like I like it! See and avoid!
But a little help in seeing is a great idea. They make one that gives direction for three times the cost, but I'm not sold on their antenna, having stuggled with the directional antennae on high-dollar TCAS systems. This PCAS won't give you any warnings other than "Traffic!" but that should get your eyes outside for a look.
I brought Micky with me on Saturday and we had a ball. It's really unusual that a spouse is so enthusiastic about flying and airplanes. She's got it bone-deep from her Dad's love of Aviation.
My friends from Missouri arrived in Orlando yesterday for the MacDonald's convention. 30,000 operators and franchisee's from around the world. Exhibitors with all the latest gadgets to cook, clean, and surveill the Golden Arches. Thursday afternoon is our shot to wander the exhibit hall.
Wednesday night they will close Sea World early for our anniversary! Well, not just ours, the Corks' too! We'll have the place all to ourselves. Along with our invited MacD guests! All the shows,rides, food, the only thing money is for is gifts!
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