Big storm at Sun N Fun in the USA

[Thruster87]

https://picasaweb.google.com/robriggen/SunNFun2011Damage#5590353215673834370

 

 

 

Sebastien Heintz was in good spirits. His planes were destroyed but they saved some beer.

 

 

 

good to see he is OK [This was taken from the Zenith forums ]

 

 

 

[farri]

http://cubanosusa.com/comunidades/tampa-news-videos/967863-after-storm-hits-sun-n-fun-reopens.html

[XP503]

Oh god that is terrible

 

 

[Guest ozzie]

http://www.youtube.com/embed/DNt1BKqF3a0

 

 

recieved these links early this morning from my Lazair buddy in Florida. Hope this is not whats in store for Airventure this year.

 

Must find what brand of those tie down pegs that worked

 

 

[prowse]

Shocker... what else can I say?

 

 

[frankmcm]

I have just returned from Florida, where I attended first 2 days of Sun n Fun. On the second day the flight displays were postponed, then cancelled becaused of tornado warning. First days display was truly awesome, so I brought my family on the second day to enjoy the spectacle, and I was disappointed that the show was cancelled.

 

As we left the site there was some heavy rain in the distance, but I reckoned that the weather fronts had mostly passed. However I had an impression that a fair few light aircraft were leaving the airfield at the same time.

 

Next day was solid rain, electrical storms and wind.

 

I didnt return to see the damage, but my memories are of a wonderful spectacle, with loads to see and enjoy, and learn. I have never seen such a display of light aircraft and warbirds. I hope this doesnt inhibit future airshow sponsors or visitors.

 

My thoughts in particular go out to the ultralight flyers who came to camp by their planes in that vast exposed flat airfield..... having to watch their planes take such a beating.

 

 

[prowse]

Great to see that the Airshow continued after this :)