Free flights for youngsters this Saturday at Municipal Airport

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm

Reporter - News Analyst

The Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport is a hub of activity.  Construction on the new terminal has gotten underway.  The slab is scheduled to be poured Wednesday, November 1, 2017.  According to City Manager Dale Martin, a livestream camera has been temporarily placed to view Airport activity. The current location is temporary until the camera can be permanently mounted in a different location. To view the livestream, please visit https://livestream.com/accounts/25615741/events/7873851.

But Saturday is a perfect opportunity for youngsters aged 8-17 to take a free airplane ride, courtesy of the Experimental Aircraft Association.  (See flyer below for details.)