{"id":3020,"date":"2024-02-12T14:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T19:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/?p=3020"},"modified":"2025-03-19T08:36:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T13:36:06","slug":"news-gainesville-regional-airport-and-university-air-center-set-for-gator-fly-in-and-armed-services-appreciation-day-march-22-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/news-gainesville-regional-airport-and-university-air-center-set-for-gator-fly-in-and-armed-services-appreciation-day-march-22-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"News: UPDATES: Gainesville Regional Airport and University Air Center Set For Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day Mar. 22, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2><strong><em>Event to honor all branches of the military, featuring a celebration of &#8220;Gators in Space&#8221;; static military and civilian aircraft displays; classic cars; children\u2019s activities; live music; food trucks, aircraft rides over \u201cThe Swamp\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>GAINESVILLE, Fla., Mar. 17, 2025 \u2013 <\/strong>Gainesvill<strong>e<\/strong> Regional Airport (GNV) and its FBO, the University Air Center (UAC) will once again host the popular Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day Saturday, March 22, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>A fly-in is a gathering for pilots who arrive by air (and enthusiasts who arrive by car). The event takes place from 10 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. (pre-event pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m.) at University Air Center, 4701 NE 40th Terrace, Gainesville, Fla. (Enter at General Aviation Entrance, Waldo Road) and is open to the public. Admission and parking are free, and a complimentary shuttle will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2409 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fly-in-2-1024x352.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fly-in-2-200x69.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fly-in-2-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fly-in-2-400x138.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fly-in-2-600x206.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fly-in-2-768x264.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fly-in-2-800x275.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fly-in-2-1024x352.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fly-in-2-1200x413.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fly-in-2-1536x528.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur annual Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day is our way of honoring all branches of the military, including some great dignitaries, military and civil aviators who will be flying in many different types of aircraft to the UAC for the event,\u201d says Allan Penksa, CEO, Gainesville Regional Airport. \u201cIt\u2019s an exciting day for our community \u2014 especially anyone who is curious about flight \u2014 to learn more about aviation. This year we are especially focused on celebrating &#8216;Gators in Space&#8217;. And as always, we look forward to sharing this incredibly special celebration at our airport with the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3588\" src=\"https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Gator-Fly-In-Flyer-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Gator-Fly-In-Flyer-2025-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Gator-Fly-In-Flyer-2025-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Gator-Fly-In-Flyer-2025-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Gator-Fly-In-Flyer-2025-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Gator-Fly-In-Flyer-2025-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Gator-Fly-In-Flyer-2025-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Gator-Fly-In-Flyer-2025.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrating Gators in Space and our Military <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Planned events include opening ceremonies with a color guard and a flyover ceremony for those who have gone before us. The pre-event fun begins with a continuation of our celebration of the late Col. Joe Kittinger, the first Gator in Space, with the third annual \u201cCol. Joe \u2018Pamcake\u2019 Breakfast\u201d at 8:30 a.m., with donations going to Col. Joe\u2019s favorite charity, the International Sky Diving Museum &amp; Hall of Fame (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.skydivingmuseum.org\">www.skydivingmuseum.org<\/a>). In addition, Col. Joe\u2019s autobiography, \u201cCome Up and Get Me,\u201d will be available for purchase at the event for $25. At 10 a.m., the gates will open to the public, with all participating aircraft in place. Opening ceremonies begin promptly at 11 a.m.<strong>,<\/strong> with the National Anthem, sung by Mary Jo Wheeler, (USAF, ret.). At 11:15 a.m. a flyover ceremony by UAC Flight School will commence in Cessna 210, Cessna 172 and Piper Warrior airplanes. In addition, invited dignitaries will make speeches. (Invited Distinguished Astronauts and Aviators include Dr. Robert Ferl, distinguished UF molecular biology professor and director of the new UF Astraeus Space Institute and Mike Ginter, Head of Airline Owner and Pilot\u2019s Association\u2019s [AOPA\u2019s] Air Safety Institute.) Veterans\u2019 groups from the North Central Florida region have been invited to participate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Static Display:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All branches of the military have been invited to fly in and participate in the event\u2019s aircraft static displays. We also expect aircraft manufacturers, privately owned aircraft and law enforcement aircraft to be on display. In addition, the Swamp Launch Rocket Team plans to display rocketry at the event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Aircraft Contest and People\u2019s Choice Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A \u201cBest Civilian Aircraft\u201d and \u201cPeople\u2019s Choice: Best Aircraft\u201d contest will be held, allowing event attendees to vote via QR code on the propellor sign of their favorite aircraft at the Gator Fly-In. The two winners will be announced and presented with awards at 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Live Music, Classic Cars, Kids\u2019 Activities and All-Day Food Trucks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Activities include touring static aircraft and car displays by ALR Imports and Gainesville Street Rods, military trucks from Fort Blanding and the Florida Military Vehicle Heritage Group, a kid\u2019s corner with face painting, toy airplanes and coloring, arts and crafts vendors, and food trucks. Live Music by The Treetop Flyers will take place throughout the event. In addition to the \u201cCol. Joe \u2018Pamcake\u2019 Breakfast\u201d from 8:30 a.m. \u2013 11 a.m., food trucks and a variety of food vendors will operate throughout the event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aircraft Rides for purchase \u2013 Commemorative Air Force \u2013 Tampa Bay Wing, Robinson 44 Helicopter, Bell 47-G and Cessna 172; \u201cSwamp Tours\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a fee, attendees can purchase rides in a variety of aircraft. Commemorative Air Force, Airbase Tampa Bay Wing will provide rides in a PT-19 Fairchild. For more information please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/caftampabaywing.clubexpress.com\/content.aspx?page_id=22&amp;club_id=186079&amp;module_id=719000\">Gator Fly-In 2025 &#8211; Commemorative Air Force-Tampa Bay Wing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Walk-up tickets can also be purchased at the event. In addition, UAC is offering \u201cSwamp Tours\u201d lasting about 15 minutes, in which passengers can fly over the UF Football Stadium in a Cessna 172 ($50) or a Bell 47-G or Robinson R-44 helicopter ($50).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3634\" src=\"https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PT-19_Close_up_3.5.2025_181617353-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PT-19_Close_up_3.5.2025_181617353-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PT-19_Close_up_3.5.2025_181617353-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PT-19_Close_up_3.5.2025_181617353-400x201.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PT-19_Close_up_3.5.2025_181617353-540x272.jpg 540w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PT-19_Close_up_3.5.2025_181617353-600x301.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PT-19_Close_up_3.5.2025_181617353-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PT-19_Close_up_3.5.2025_181617353-800x402.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PT-19_Close_up_3.5.2025_181617353-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PT-19_Close_up_3.5.2025_181617353-1200x602.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PT-19_Close_up_3.5.2025_181617353-1536x771.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/PT-19_Close_up_3.5.2025_181617353-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fairchild PT-19<\/p>\n<p><strong>A wide variety of general aviation, corporate, aerobatic, glider and homebuilt aircraft are expected at the Gator Fly-In.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Possible-2025-Gator-Fly-In-Aircraft.pdf\">Possible 2025 Gator Fly-In Aircraft<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All branches of the military have been invited to fly in and participate in the event\u2019s static display. As of this news release, possible military aircraft include Sikorsky H-60 Blackhawk; North American T-6B Texan II; Beechcraft T-44 Pegasus; Lockheed C-130 Hercules; Northrop F-5; Douglas B-18 Bolo; McDonnell-Douglas T-45 Goshawk; Aero Commander 26-B; Fairchild PT-19 and Beechcraft T-34B Mentor, as well as Shandscair Helicopter and Alachua County Sheriff\u2019s Office Helicopter, and Life South Bloodplane aircraft. Confirmed military aircraft will be updated as they are scheduled. We also expect aircraft manufacturers, privately owned aircraft and law enforcement aircraft to be on display<strong>.<em> All aircraft and pilots are subject to change due to weather, mechanicals and availability.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A schedule for the day follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>7 a.m. Vendors arrive for set up<\/li>\n<li>Pre-Event: 8:30 a.m. \u2013 11 a.m. Third Annual Col. Joe \u201cPamcake\u201d Breakfast<\/li>\n<li>9 a.m.<strong> \u2013 <\/strong>aircraft arrive and park; all aircraft parked by 9:30 a.m.<\/li>\n<li>10 a.m. \u2013 Public Arrive; helicopter and airplane rides begin<\/li>\n<li>11 a.m. Opening Ceremony<\/li>\n<li>11:15 a.m. Flown West Ceremony<\/li>\n<li>11:20 p.m. Speakers begin<\/li>\n<li>12 noon Live Music, food trucks<\/li>\n<li>2:00 p.m. People\u2019s choice and Best of Show Airplane Contest Announced<\/li>\n<li>3 p.m. Final thank you and prep for departures<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Please tell your flying friends and anyone who enjoys aviation. For more information on the Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day, please contact \u00a0<a href=\"mailto:paml@universityaircenter.com\">paml@universityaircenter.com\u00a0<\/a>or phone (352) 416-0787, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Gator-Fly-in-and-Armed-Services-Appreciation-Day\/100071182496259\/\">Gator Fly-In Facebook page<\/a> \u00a0or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flygainesville.com\">https:\/\/www.flygainesville.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Scan for more information:<\/p>\n<p><strong> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3552 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gator-Flyin-2025-QR-code.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gator-Flyin-2025-QR-code-200x254.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gator-Flyin-2025-QR-code-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gator-Flyin-2025-QR-code-400x509.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gator-Flyin-2025-QR-code-600x763.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gra-gnv.com\/flygainesville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Gator-Flyin-2025-QR-code.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Gainesville Regional Airport:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) serves North Central Florida and the Heart of Florida through all facets of aviation: commercial airlines, general aviation, military operations, medical missions and air cargo. Located in Gainesville, Florida, just minutes away from the University of Florida, GNV provides a close, convenient and competitively priced \u201cgateway\u201d to the Heart of Florida. The airport currently operates 12 daily departures on American Airlines and Delta Air Lines with nonstop service to the international hubs of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas Fort Worth and Miami, providing access to hundreds of destinations around the world in one stop. GNV is served by a full-service fixed base operator, University Air Center (UAC). With more than 400 part- and full-time employees and tenants at the airport, GNV has an annual economic impact on North Central Florida of $556 million. In 2024, 578,175 commercial passengers flew in and out of GNV. For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flygainesville.com\/\">flygainesville.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0About University Air Center:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>University Air Center (UAC) is the Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV). We are a full-service FBO and charter operator with Citation 500\/550\/560 series jets; Eclipse 500 series jets and a Cirrus SR-22. We maintain aircraft from multi-engine jets to single engine and Multi Engine piston aircraft. UAC operates an FAA approved, Part 141 flight school. We offer booking of rental cars, hotel rooms, catering and aircraft fueling services, with JetA and AvFuel 100LL. UAC is open 24 hours, a day, seven days a week, and we are proud of operating for over 30 years with a perfect safety record. 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