Fantasy of Flight webcam

In conjunction with WFLA, Channel 8 news out of Tampa, there is a now a weather webcam located at the Fantasy of Flight museum.

Site is located at: http://www.wfla.com/category/262495/weather-cams-fantasy-of-flight-polk-county

FoF webcam

 

National Naval Aviation Museum closed due to government shutdown

courtesy of navydads.com

This was posted on the National Naval Aviation Museum Facebook page:

“Due to a lapse in federal funding, employees have been furloughed, and as a result the National Naval Aviation Museum is closed until further notice. The activities associated with the Museum’s 50th anniversary are expected to go on as scheduled. However, if the government shutdown is prolonged, it could impact this special event.”

 

Fantasy of Flight flys their newly restored Stinson L-1

After a long restoration, the Fantasy of Flight Stinson L-1 has flown again. This has been a long restoration.
Here is a picture of the airframe that I took back in 2002.

Stinson_L-1_FoF

Image credit to Paul Stecewycz via Warbirds news.

Florida Resident Discount to Fantasy of Flight during August

The following press release has been issued by the Fantasy of Flight:

POLK CITY, FL (July 22, 2013) – Florida residents can experience an Attraction on a Higher PlaneTM for less this summer. From August 1 – August 31, Florida residents will receive $8 off adult general admission with a valid Florida ID or proof of residency.

Fantasy of Flight is Central Florida’s premier aviation-themed attraction showcasing vintage aircraft from the world’s largest private collection. An exciting addition to the collection this summer is Howard Hughes’ famed Sikorsky S-43 “Flying Boat” – a must see for any aviation or ”classic” Hollywood buff.  Fantasy of Flight’s restoration team will be working on the aircraft to restore it to flight. In addition to the restoration work, Fantasy of Flight offers themed immersion experiences, interactive exhibits, a tram tour of aircraft maintenance areas, Restoration and Backlot tours and the country’s only Aerial Demonstration of the Day featuring a vintage plane (weather permitting). For those wanting even more thrills, guests can purchase additional tickets to test their limits on the Wing WalkAir Confidence Course and Zip Line or take a ride in an authentic biplane ride.

Fantasy of Flight is located just off Interstate 4 (exit 44) between Tampa and Orlando at 1400 Broadway Blvd. SE. Polk City, FL 33868. Regular general adult admission is $29.95. Seasonal hours during this promotion are 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Thursday through Sunday. This special offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts, annual passes, special events or Wing WalkAir Confidence Course.