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Special Report: Sun ‘n Fun 2000 SnF 2000: From Dry To Soggy Two Accidents, Poor Weather… Ever hear the one about the week-long aviation celebration that enjoyedperfect weather and safety from the first early-bird arrival to the finalflyer’s flight home? Probably not, because they just don’t happen – or, at theleast, don’t happen often. And […]

Special Report: Sun ‘n Fun 2000 By Any Other Name: Sun ‘n Fun 2000 Living Up To Its Name Comfy Days, Cool Nights, Dry Camps And Few Bugs… When the faithful gathered for the first EAA Sun ‘n Fun some 26 years ago, conditions that matched the title were hit and miss. January in Florida […]

Special Report: Sun ‘n Fun 2000 Credits: The text and images in AVweb‘s Special Report on Sun ‘n Fun 2000 are the efforts of:

“Comanche undercover.” This lovely lady covering her face is a Commanche 180 owned by none other than AVweb contributor and EAA photographer Dave Higdon. Dave and his wife Annie brought this pretty girl to Oshkosh by way of Wichita, KS. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Russian rocket.” A two-place jet fighter trainer from Russia or a satellite country. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Nice kitty.” The menacing looking visage of the Bearcat. There were a few of these in the warbird area. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Cheap speed.” This is John Monnett’s Sonex. 150 hp for under $10,000. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Takin’ a drag.” This Sonex Taildragger can reach 170 mph with a 120 hp Jabiru 6 cylinder engine. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Volkswagen, Pilots Wanted.” This cute little homebuilt is from Volkswagen. Sadly, that’s all the information we have on it. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better