New Blog One: Pensacola Airport

Pensacola Airport

Riddle Aeronautical University's Pensacola Campus, in conjunction with Pensacola Area Flight Watch is hosting an outdoor fundraising event in support of Phase II of the Chappie James Memorial Aviation Discovery Park. The Chappie James Aviation Discovery Park is the dream of Pensacola Area Flight Watch (PAFW), an organization dedicated to supporting, educating and promoting general aviation in the Pensacola area. The park is located at the Southeast portion of Pensacola Regional Airport, between Pensacola Aviation Center and the commercial hangar facilities. Phase I of the park is near completion and includes an observation area providing a thorough view of airport operations; including both runways, the Control Tower, Terminal and General Aviation facilities, radio equipment providing the ability to listen to communications between the control tower, and the arriving or departing aircraft at Pensacola Regional Airport. The park will also include a display containing a picture and biography of General Daniel "Chappie" James, a short history of the airport, and a layout of the airport showing the location of major facilities, a miniature control tower, and a play area and facilities for younger visitors. This great fundraising event will be held Saturday, October 7, 2006 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm and includes fun for all ages with demonstrations in aeronautics and physics, children's contests including a paper airplane making and decorating contest, lost of delicious food, beverages, door prizes and giveaways. For more information about the Chappie James Memor