On Feb 22, 12:20 pm, wrote:
How complicated is it to fly into Sun-n-Fun? I read the stories of
Oskosh and, as an 80 hour private pilot, I wouldn't touch that by air.
I fly out of Orlando executive, so Lakeland is only ~49 miles and I
think it would be cool to motor down for one day (maybe bring one or
both of my boys along).

Any thoughts?

John

John,

It's not bad at all. I did it a few months after I got my PPL in
2004. Just read the NOTAM and get the big picture memorized and get
comfortable with what landmarks they're talking about from the
sectional and Google Earth. My opinion is that the people that have
trouble are the just barely current types that look at the NOTAM for
the first time the same morning they leave. Have fun, it's a really
cool one to fly into.

One other tip... At the end of the day on the last day, it is crazy.
I recommend chilling out on the grass and watching the madness from
the ground. After about 1.5 hrs it is much more mellow, and you can
depart at your own leisure/comfort. Besides, the crazy departures
really are something to see. Very entertaining.

Sam