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Maybe I am the last person on earth to learn about this great idea... A couple weekends ago my hangar neighbor was heading out for a quick $100 hamburger and asked if i would like to tag along. Since he has one of he most incredible RV-10's I've ever seen, I decided, "who knows, maybe he will let me fly this puppy"...and he did. Yay me ! Our flight was midday, the skies were severe clear and the sun was pounding the side of my head and arm. I tried to keep my mouth shut and not be a complainer but I failed and the next thing I know, he's digging in the pocket behind my seat. When he handed me a folded black trash bag I had no idea what the heck I was supposed to do with that, and then he explained it was static tint. Static what??? If anyone is already onto this little trick please make me feel like I have contributed and play dumb. I have a Rosen suction cup sunshield along with several other gadgets I've purchased over the years to block the sun and they either fall off, leave suction cup marks or just do not fit our curved Mooney side windows. So when i unfolded the black material, he had cut several pieces in various sizes and he said, "just lay it against the window and smooth it out with your hand". It was amazing...INSTANT shade and when we landed I simply pulled it off, folded it up and stuck back in the seat pocket. I went straight to Walmart and purchased my own roll (a whopping $12) and now have my own stash in both seat-back pockets. I've included a picture of the product if any of you are interested in a $12.00 sunshade fix. Rick

Hello All, I have never been to Sun N Fun (imagine that) and I thought that I would try to fly down for it this year. After watching Bob B's arrival video, I just as soon stay out of Lakeland and drive in from a neighboring airport. What airport and hotels should I be considering? Is transportation to the show provided or should I plan on renting a car. Any recommendations on restaurants? Any special ticket considerations or deals I should be aware of? I'm also willing to check out stuff for people who can't attend. Drop them on this thread and I will make a point of looking up the information. Sincerely, Your local neighborhood Marauder