Meet Liam Hawkins
Meet Liam Hawkins, pilot of the Mooney Anomaly, who overcame his fear of flying and earned his wings at Albert Whitted Airport
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Patrick O’Brian
“Albert Whitted Airport (AWA) holds a special place in my aviation life. After not flying for 25 years, I stopped by the flight school and began flying again and have now tripled my flight time to 3,000 hours.
While AWA is such a magical place to fly and I enjoy every minute, my focus is on providing an environment where the younger generation can learn to fly and graduate to a career in aviation.”
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Sharing the Thrill of Flying: The Young Eagles Program
With so much happening at Albert Whitted Airport to shape young minds, it’s hard to keep up. We’ve had the SpaceX helicopter stopping for fuel, the PASSAGE Aerospace Day, and the soaring pride of flight scholarships.
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David ‘Smitty’ Smith – SPG Air Traffic Control Tower Manager
In the dynamic realm of aviation, where skies become highways, air traffic controllers assume a crucial role in orchestrating safe flights for all. Operating behind the scenes, you may not know his face, but if you’ve flown at Albert Whitted Airport (SPG), there’s a chance you know his voice!
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Meet Albert Whitted Airport’s Aerobatic Pilot Mike Cappiello
Among the vibrant aircraft that grace the skies of Albert Whitted Airport, there’s one that effortlessly captures attention with its striking red, white, and blue paint job. After decades of work pursuing his dream to fly aerobatics, Captain Mike Cappiello now sits behind the controls of his Aviat Pitts S-2B aerobatic biplane, N203MC.
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“Being an Army airplane and helicopter pilot, Albert Whitted was my first experience with General Aviation. This led to an opportunity to enjoy flying with friends and family. On one particular occasion, I was able to take my son and grandfather flying. This was my first flight with both, and my grandfather was a fellow Army Aviator and Eastern Airlines Captain.” – Chris D.
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Meet Rich Lesniak, Airport Manager at Albert Whitted Airport
There have been many take-offs and landings over the years at Albert Whitted Airport. Yet over the last 20 years, one man has kept his feet firmly on the ground.
Meet Rich Lesniak, who has been the Airport Manager at Albert Whitted Airport since 2003.
Today, we’re celebrating his commitment at the airport over the years.
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Reaching For the Stars at The Albert Whitted Aerospace Day
No sooner had the Airbus helicopter stopped at Albert Whitted Airport to prepare for the recovery of the SpaceX Dragon than another event delighted space fans.
On April 29, St. Pete Air and Friends of Albert Whitted Airport hosted the PASSAGE Aerospace Day. There was real excitement in the newest hangar at the airport, with presentations, workshops, and discovery flights. For many, the highlight was the personal stories of the incredible world-class speakers. Their lives show that stellar possibilities present themselves when aviation doors open. Here’s a quick recap.
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Out of This World: Albert Whitted Airport’s SpaceX Connection
We all know that Albert Whitted Airport has an incredible history, as well as an important role in tourism, business, and medicine.
But did you know that Albert Whitted Airport recently had a very important visitor?
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Press Release: STEM event for kids April 29
Free STEM event for kids at Albert Whitted Airport to include flights, astronaut
Saturday, April 29, 2023 / 2:45-9:30 p.m.
St. Petersburg, FL (April 26, 2023) ─ Students from Tampa Bay area middle and high schools will have a chance to take flight, meet an astronaut and rocket scientist, perform experiments, and more at a free STEM event this weekend.
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