Fireworks Over the Everglades

Everglades City is always first!

We were the original County seat and we traditionally celebrate

Independence Day first in the area with our parade on the

Saturday before July 4th.

 

Saturday, June 29

Opening Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.

Patriotic Parade at 10:30 a.m. The theme is

“Stars & Stripes” 

prizes for the best floats

swamp buggies, golf carts, bicycles, or more elaborate vehicles.

ESHP will have a table in McLeod Park to talk with

attendees, hand out brochures, and sell cards.

lots of family-fun activities during the day including a contest for

the most patriotically-dressed kiddies, hotdogs & soda, music,

raffle, and grand fireworks in the evening.

Donations for the pyrotechnic spectacular are welcome at

“Everglades Community Fireworks Fund”, P.O. Box 110,

Everglades City, FL, 34139.

For info, call Elaine at (239) 695-2695.

Free Pancake Breakfast! Non Tower Ops, FAR's Part 61 & 91.

 

Weekend celebration commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the Tamiami Trail. Parade, BBQ, Camping, Antique Car Show, Etc.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 27, 2013 , starting at 12:00 pm EST

Speaker(s): H. Matt Simpson, Chuck Gretzke

This FAA Safety Seminar will cover Non Tower Airport Procedures and we will also review FAR's Part 61 & 91. The program will be held at Noon at the airport. Several events will be going on in Everglades City during the weekend commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the Tamiami Trail. A rededication ceremony will be held along with a Parade and BBQ.

Dry camping available under your wing!

Everglades City Airpark
650 E.C. Airpark Road

Everglades City, FL 34139

Seating:

70 seats at the facility, 32 remaining for online registration.Registration Information:

Click here to register online now!

Contact Information:

Harrison Matthew Simpson
Phone: (239) 643-4554
FAASafetyTeam@att.net

Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):

Wings 10,000 Island Aero Tours

Everglades City Airpark GA Terminal

TEL (239)695-3296

WingsAeroTours.com

 

MAINTINING YOUR AIRCRAFT

South Florida FAASTeam presents:

Owner/Operator Aircraft Maintenance Seminar

This seminar will include a review of tips to keep your aircraft engine and airframe running at their peak.

FREE Pancake Breakfast!

Event Details

Sat, Mar 23, 2013 - 12:15 pm

Everglades City Airpark  X01

650 E.C. Airpark Road

Everglades City, FL 34139

        How do aircraft maintenance regulations apply to you and your aircraft?

        What may and may not you do yourself, and how to properly document it.

        Who has the authority to ground an aircraft or return it to service?

Light Sport included.

Directions: Fly in to Everglades City Airport or by car follow the signs South from US 41 on County Road 29 (3.2 miles)

then turn right on Begonia Street (.2 mi.) Continue onto Copeland Avenue (.6 mi). Cross through the round-about

then continue on Copeland Avenue (.5 mi.) Turn right onto Airpark Road (.2 mi).

A message from the National FAASTeam Manager

Invite a fellow pilot to the next WINGS Safety Seminar in your area Sign up for the FAA's safety services at www.FAASafety.gov!

Contact: Harrison Matthew Simpson

(239) 643-4554

FlyMatt2Bermuda@att.net

Select #: SO1949070

FAA SEMINAR AT X01

FREE Pancake Breakfast! Rugged Terrain Takeoff & Landings, Wilderness Survival

Topic: Survival of Backcountry Airports, Rugged Terrain Operations, Survival Planning for flights over vast areas.

Saturday, February 23, 2013 ,  at 11:00 am

Speaker(s): Dwaine Parker, CCSO Pilot

Free Pancake Breakfast 10 am to Noon. The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) is hosting the fly in at the Everglades City Airpark. In their campaign to save airports the RAF has organized various speakers to present information on local aviation history and also discuss their progress in saving landing strips. FAA Safety Team will lead a presentation and discussion on how to safely operate aircraft to/from these airstrips as well as tips and techniques for takeoff and landings at rugged fields.

Location of Seminar: Everglades City Airpark     Sponsoring Division: South Florida FAASTeam 650 E.C. Airpark Road
Everglades City, FL 34139

Contact Information: Harrison Matthew Simpson FlyMatt2Bermuda@att.net

Registration Information: Click here to register online now!

 

TOUCH AND GO EVERGLADES

TOUCH AND GO EVERGLADES

Be sure to mark your flight plan calendar for destination X01 where you will land in the heart of the most event-full town in the region.  Beginning on February 9, 10, and 11, the City will host the annual Seafood Festival right in the middle of downtown.  Make your best approach, park on the grass and get a free ride to the festival - about 2 minutes away; or you could even just walk to it in about 10 minutes.  Enjoy the finest in food offerings, games and rides, exhibits, and dance the night away to the music of some great down home bands.  For a complete schedule of events go to

www.evergladesseafoodfestival.com

 

Fly and Paddle  - The following Saturday, February 16 will be the day you want to arrive early, if not the night before, and join in for the Annual Everglades Kayak Tour.  It's free and you can rent a kayak for the flotilla.  Be sure to register and reserve your boat at:

www.evergladeskayakfishing.com/ekf-events.htm

 

Monthly Pancake Breakfast Fly-In  February 23rd

 

Always a popular destination with many antique and homebuilts and lots of flying friends. Starting at 10am.

 Free

 

Organize your organization's Fly-In

We received the following thanks and pictures from the Miami AAWH contingent from their group fly-in.

 

Subject: Visit to X01 and Everglades City

Please find attached a couple of photos of our trip to X01 and Everglades City yesterday January 13, 2013. This was an informal office fly-out using 4 private aircraft and 2 cars for a total of 17 people. The fly out followed an intense 5 day leadership meeting that we hold every year in Miami. We were warmly welcomed by Byrd at the airport, and given directions and advice.  The outing was a resounding success. We truly enjoyed our visit to X01 and the Everglades City area and will be back. This email is to thank you, Collier County and X01 staff for maintaining such a great facility and for being as welcoming as you were.Regards,

Captain Richard Rolland Sr. Director Flight Operations Support AAWH Miami FL

 

 

MONTHLY FLY-IN RETURNS

Monthly fly-ins at Everglades Airpark



Chuck Gretske of Wings Airtours recently arrived from Alaska and will host the first fly-in pancake breakfast on Saturday, December 1st.  Everyone is invited whether you fly in or arrive by land or sea to view the airplanes, chat with other aviation enthusiasts, and meet new friends, you will want to keep an eye on our schedule for this ever popular monthly event.

Meanwhile, check out the AOPA website for some great aerial video in and around the Everglades and operations out of X01 by the AirCam contingent.  (Scroll down to November 22nd).

AOPA LIVE THIS WEEK: LOW AND SLOW OVER THE EVERGLADES
Join up in low-and-slow formation over the Everglades at an AirCam fly-in, and get an unmatched view of the "river of grass" from above.

 http://www.aopa.org/aopalive/index.cfm?watch=ljYnE0Nzrhi19X_lMcfr7Wm0wZDVepa0

EVERGLADES OUTPOST  WORLD CLASS

Everglades airport may not be officially designated as an international facility, but we still manage to attract pilots and flying enthusiasts from around the world.  We have hosted student pilots from Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany, and numerous other European and Latin American countries.  This postcard was sent to us from a visitor who belongs to a German sailplane club.

We expect that we will be having more international visitors this season as the 'Bank of The Everglades' Bed and Breakfast Inn and many other Everglades City lodging facilities have been hosting a number of visitors from other countries who come to tour the fabulous wild Everglades and take back home photos and memories that can not be obtained anywhere else in the world.