Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day

Name: Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day

Date: February 24, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST

Event Description:

Hope you can join us for the
2024 Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day
Sat. March 23, 2024 10 am – 3 pm
Gainesville Regional Airport/University Air Center (KGNV)
4701 NE 40^th Terrace, Gainesville, Florida 32609

Celebrating Women in Aviation!
Military, antique and experimental aircraft displays
Flown West Ceremony for Commander Lt. Col. Richard G. “Spad” McSpadden, Jr., Friend of the Gator Fly-In, who served as commander and flight leader of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team, flying the lead aircraft in over 100 flight demonstrations. Most recently, Spad served as Senior Vice President of Aircraft Owner and Pilots’ Association’s (AOPA’s) Flight Safety Institute. Tragically, Spad lost his life in a plane crash in October 2023. Spad enjoyed the Gator Fly-In and was excited to attend this year’s event. We miss him and are so proud to honor him!
The second annual “Col. Joe ‘Pamcake’ Breakfast” will be held 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. with all proceeds going to Joe’s favorite charity, the International Skydiving Museum and Hall of Fame (www.skydiving.org)
Airplane and helicopter rides, including Commemorative Air Force T-34 Mentor
Best Aircraft Contest/People's Choice
Distinguished Speakers
Food trucks
Vendors
Live Music by TreeTop Flyers
Classic Cars and Boats
Event is free to the public; free parking and shuttle at the event

A schedule for the day follows:

8:30 am Col. Joe ‘Pamcake” Breakfast
9 am – aircraft arrive and park; all aircraft parked by 9:45 am
10 am – Public Arrive; helicopter and airplane rides begin
11 am Opening Ceremony
11:15 am Flown West Ceremony for Commander Lt. Col. Richard G. “Spad” McSpadden, Jr.
11:20 Speakers begin
12 noon Live Music, food trucks
2 pm People’s choice and Best of Show Airplane Contest Announced
3 pm Final thank you and prep for departures

Questions to paml@universityaircenter.com or phone (352) 416-0787
Tell your flying friends, and feel free to forward this to anyone who'd rather be flying in? ?? ?? ?

SEE YOU THERE!

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