Fantasy Of Flight

[Chacha]

NEXT STOP:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/lifestyle/columnists/orl-locweeks-planes-profile-082609082609aug26,0,6396590.story


http://fantasyofflight.com/

[TomSteber]

NEXT STOP:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/lifestyle/columnists/orl-locweeks-planes-profile-082609082609aug26,0,6396590.story


http://fantasyofflight.com/

I've never been there, but my oldest brother has. He said it's great! A must see.

[JoeW]

It's probably the best kept secret in Florida.

[Snuffy]

On my list of things to do one day ... not that far from home. :ernae:

So is New Smyrna Beach too ... :)

[Dangerousdave26]

Thank You Cha Cha

I just may go this weekend.

[FAC257]

Joe

Don't know if you saw this on the news a couple of weeks ago. Someone broke into FoF and stole the engine off one of Kermit's prized personal aircraft.

http://www.theledger.com/article/20090811/NEWS/908125030/1410?Title=Thieves-Steal-Engine-From-Aerobatic-Biplane


FAC

[JoeW]

Thongs like that really jack me off. Whoever did it knew that it wasn't his... why fool with it?

[TeaSea]

I've met Kermit. He's a great guy, and you will probably see him wondering around FoF. He usually flies the demo at least once during the day.

He's exceptionally wealthy, but his family made their money after his character was was already formed and out in the world.

[Chacha]

My daughter and I are exploring this place today.... :applause:

[JoeW]

Great .......... I hope you enjoy it. Pack a samwich!

[Wittpilot]

Yes, a great place to visit indeed... My folks have been.... Liberty Belle spent a wintere there one year. Mr. Weeks is truly passionate about historic aircraft presentation.

[DB93]

I really have to get over to FoF one of these days. It's really so close to home that I have no excuse other than laziness as to why I still haven't made it over there. :redf: I've also got to get myself over to Sun 'N Fun this coming year (April) in Lakeland.

Have fun today, Chacha!

[TeaSea]

Oh, you need to do both, definately.

I take a day off work and volunteer at KPCM (where I keep my plane) for Sun-N-Fun. We get a lot of folks coming in there. Then I spend at least a day at KLAL.

There are generall discounts given for various groups...veteran's, senior citizens, AOPA members...so check those out before you go.

[DB93]

Oh, you need to do both, definately.

I take a day off work and volunteer at KPCM (where I keep my plane) for Sun-N-Fun. We get a lot of folks coming in there. Then I spend at least a day at KLAL.

There are generall discounts given for various groups...veteran's, senior citizens, AOPA members...so check those out before you go.

Yeah, I really do need to do both. Even my wife has mentioned them both to me several times, and she doesn't even care about aviation at all. She just knows how much I love planes, and thinks they're both things I would enjoy doing. :)

[Chacha]

This is a MUST see, guys and gals....

Let me share a few pictures....

a lot more... later....

[lifejogger]

I envy you for getting to go there, I have always wanted to but have never had a reason to be in that part of Florida.

[Lionheart]

OH my GOODNESS!

This is the museum that hold raffels for aircraft that are restored classics.. I joined a raffel on a ancient restored Cessna 140 here.

The place looks like a Disneyland for pilots!

You were blessed to go there Eli. Very nice. Hope you had a blast.


Who is the guy holding up the DVD package that has his picture on it??

EDIT ONE: What kind of sea plane is that in the background?

EDIT TWO: Is that the actual, real Enola Gae that Hannah is standing in front of??




Bill

[Chacha]

OH my GOODNESS!

This is the museum that hold raffels for aircraft that are restored classics.. I joined a raffel on a ancient restored Cessna 140 here.

The place looks like a Disneyland for pilots!

You were blessed to go there Eli. Very nice. Hope you had a blast.


Who is the guy holding up the DVD package that has his picture on it??


Bill

Hey Bill,

He is Kermit Weeks... The owner of the Fantasy of Flight....

On EAA, you can purchase a raffle ticket and the prize is a cessna... Let me find the picture of it....

[djscoo]

Who is the guy holding up the DVD package that has his picture on it??

Bill
That would be Kermit Weeks. :ernae:

[Chacha]

Here is the Husky that is for raffle for a dollar ticket....

[Lionheart]

Here is the Husky that is for raffle for a dollar ticket....

Goodness!!!!!!!

I'll have to purchase a few tickets on that one.


Their Cessna 140 was just a jewel. I had never seen their actual location. I didnt know they were so big.




Bill

[Chacha]

Fantasy of Flight Collection....

http://www.fantasyofflight.com/collection.htm


also on facebook....

http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=60555274005&view=all

[Chacha]

Oh, you need to do both, definately.

I take a day off work and volunteer at KPCM (where I keep my plane) for Sun-N-Fun. We get a lot of folks coming in there. Then I spend at least a day at KLAL.

There are generall discounts given for various groups...veteran's, senior citizens, AOPA members...so check those out before you go.

And Florida Residents...

We go there yearly.... (Sun N Fun weekend)

It is a lot of FUN...(April 13~18, 2010)... I should have started another thread.... Ooops...

[srgalahad]

My my.. Kermit's aged a bit since I met him... :icon_lol:

1988 World Aerobatics Championship, Red Deer Alberta. Other than the judges I had the best seat in the house as one of the ATC staff and got to attend all the briefings and socials. Even in the heat of competition Kermit was polite and professional.
http://events.fai.org/aerobatics/EventDetails.asp?id=159

Then, a few years later... 1995, Yellowknife, NT 1st Annual (now biennial) Float Plane Fly-in and Poker Rally.

Nice Beaver on amphib floats arrives and I go over to greet another participant... turns out Kermit heard about the event and decided a trip up from Florida was a grand idea!

A few people have accused him of 'showboating' but I think he's done a lot for many facets of aviaiton.

Rob