Item B2
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Wed. October 15.2008
Division: BOCC
Bulk Item: Yes
No XX
Depmiment: Mayor Di Gennaro. District 4
Staff Contact Person: Tamara Lundstrom
(305 289-6000)
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaIing November 8, 2008 as Aviation Day
in recognition of Aviation History Month and the 2nd Annual Aviation Day event at Florida Keys
Marathon Airport.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOT AL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing ~ Risk Management_
DOCUMENTATION:
Included
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 2/05
AVIATION DAY
WHEREAS, November known as is Aviation History Month, with special celebrations at
the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, and;
WHEREAS, 2009 marks the 100 year anniversary of the 1909 Wright (Bros.) Military
Flyer, marking the first plane purchased by the United States for military use in the
Army Signal Corps., and the establishment of the Wright Company; which quickly
became the primary manufacturer of military planes in America, and;
WHEREAS, the Experimental Aircraft Association, Middle Keys Chapter 1241 (EAA), an
international organization, with over 500 members in Monroe County, sponsors the
Aviation Day Event at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport and other "Fly-in" events to
encourage greater appreciation of aviation, and;
WHEREAS, the EAA provides scholarship opportunities to Monroe County graduates for
their college education, and works with Marathon High School to educate young
students of the many opportunities in the field of aviation, and;
WHEREAS, the first Aviation Day event of 2007 was extremely well attended, and
exhibits included static displays of nearly three dozen aircraft, from choppers to private
war birds, home built, and commercial aircraft manufacturers, and inside booths
exhibiting radio-controlled aircraft, and
WHEREAS, the 2nd Annual Aviation Day event, plans to improve upon the exhibits with
static displays of aircraft from branches of the U.S. Military, including a performance of
the Honor/Color Guard compliments of Homestead Air Force Base, and;
THEREFORE, I, Mario Di Gennaro, Mayor of Monroe County, Florida, do hereby
proclaim Saturday, November 8, 2008, as "AVIATION DAY" in Monroe County, in
recognition of Aviation History Month, and urge our residents to come out and enjoy the
Aviation Day event at the beautiful Florida Keys Marathon Airpol1.
Signed this 15th day of October, 2008.
Mario Di Gennaro
Mayor, Monroe County, Florida
Celebrate Aviation History Month at the National Museum of the U,S. Air Force
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Celebrate Aviation History Month at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
by Sarah Swan
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
10l31.'2007 - DAYTON, Ohio -- Celebrate Aviation History Month in November by visiting the world's iargest and oldest military aviation
museum.
Join the more than one million people who visit the National Museum of the United States Air Force each year to see more than 400
aerospace vehicles and thousands of historical items displayed throughout 17 acres of indoor exhibit space.
From the 1909 Wright Military Flyer to the F-22A prototype, the museum's vast aircraft collection spans the range of military aviation history
from the early years through today's age of stealth aircraft. Visitors can see a variety of aircraft, including the B-29 Bockscar, which dropped
the second atomic bomb and is credited with ending World War II; President Kennedy's Air Force One; the F-117 stealth fighter; a variety of
unmanned aerial vehicles; and the world's only permanent public display of the B-2 stealth bomber.
Many of the aircraft exhibits also include dioramas, which help bring history to life by creating scenes that draw viSitors inlo the moment
depicted, illuminating the story of the people behind history's aircraft and campaigns Items incorporated in lhese displays include military
uniforms dating back to 1916 and personal mementos, such as diaries and medals.
The National Museum of the United States Air Force is located on Springfield Slreet, six miles northeast of downtown Dayton. il is open 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week (closed ThanksgiVing, Christmas and New Year's Day). Admission and parking are free
NOTE TO PUBLIC: For more information, contact the National Museum of the United States Air Force at (937) 255-3266,
NOTE TO MEDIA: For more Information, contact Sarah Swan in the National Museum of the United States Air Force Public Affairs
Division at (937) 255-1283,
Submit a blog entry to comment on this story
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Aviation Resource - History - 1900-1920
1900-1920 - History - AVI&on liesource Center
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Piloted Heavier-than-Air Powered Flights
The Wrights first became interested in flight after they began reading of Lilienthal's gliding flights in
Germany. Upon his death they vowed to continue his progress, The Wright Brothers began flying
gliders near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. For 4 years they made 1000 successful gliding flights on
those dunes,
Unable to find an engine manufacturer to meet their specifications of 8 horsepower and engine
weight of less than 200 pounds, they decided to design and build their own engine. Aided by their
bicycle mechanic Charlie Taylor, they were able to build an engine that produced 12 horsepower,
With the engine built, they then faced the problem of how to build a propeller since very little was
known on the subject. Surprisingly, with their previously collected wing data, they were able to
build accurately the engine propellers. Using the basic airframe of their 1902 Glider, the Kitty Hawk
Flyer was born.
After numerous improvements, and studying how birds fly they were ready to test the Flyer out.
They flipped a coin, and Wilbur won. They tested the Flyer, but the plane crashed after a wing
dipped down. On December 17, 1903 it was Orville's turn which resulted in a 120-foot, 12-second
flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, The aircraft represented the first powered flight in a heavier-
than-air machine,
After their success the Wright Brothers tried to sell their design to other governments.Since the
brothers never made a official and public flight the governments were not about to spend on
something they didn't even know that worked,
The first person to fly as a passenger was Leon Delagrange, who rode with French pilot Henri
Farman from a meadow outside of Paris in 1908, Charles Furnas became the first American
airplane passenger when he flew with Orville Wright at Kitty Hawk later that year.
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Early Aircraft Companies
In 1905 Charles and Gabriel Voisin started the world's first aircraft company. They two French
fliers set up a factory outside of Paris to build the custom planes. This was the first of many
European companies to start. .
The first US airplane company was founded by Glenn Curtiss in Hammondsport, New York. The
first commerical airplane sale was made by this company to the Aeronautic Society of New York
for 5,000 dollars,
In 1909, two other American aiplane companies were formed, The Wright brothers esablished one,
and Glenn Martin formed another, The Wright brothers had their first official public flight in 1908.
~The US government, amazed by the capablility of the plane, ordered a specialized plane for
- 30,000 dollars. The world's first military plane was for use in the Army Signal Corps, In November
. of 1909, a group of wealthy Americans loaned the Wright brothers money to start their own plant.
They started the Wright Company which quickly became the leading supplier of military planes.
Later Wilbur died of typhoid in 1912, and Orville sold his portion out in 1915 to Eastern investors.
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First scheduled air service
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9/29/2008
Monroe County Mayor, Mario DiGennaro
Marathon Mayor, Pete Worthington
Marathon Airport Manager, James Reggie Paros
Congresswoman, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
RECE~VED JUL 15 2008
Subject: Aviation Day-Flv In November 8,2008 At Marathon AIrport
Sponsored by the Middle Keys Chapter 1241 of the Intemational
Organization known as the EAA, the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Numbering in thousands worldwide, over 500 members reside in Monroe
County, with about 150 from this immediate area of Marathon.
Aviation Day and Fly-in's purpose is to encourage greater appreciation of
aviation in Marathon. Our local group has been working with the
Marathon High School, and other youth to inform students of the many
opportunities in the field of aviation. Again this year, members will
volunteer their own aircraft and give free rides to children ranging in age
from 8 to 17. Also we have provided grants to selected students to seek
piloting licenses.
Our first Aviation Day was in 2007 and was extremely well attended,
IncludIng nearly three dozen aircraft on static display, from choppers to
private war birds, home builts and commercial aircraft manufacturers.
Also inside booths exhIbited radio controlled aircraft.
This year our efforts are aimed at gaining participation of aircraft from all
branches' of the mnitary, within the financial capabilities of our group.
STEP ONE: Prior to requesting military aerial support, form DD 2535 must
Include a signature of the llowner of the property", in this case, Monroe
County.
STEP TWO: Approval of the FAA
So here Is our plan. First we need the signature of Monroe County.
Second, we submit the completed form DD 2535 to the FAA. With their
approval, we will submit the request to all military branches. We do not
expect the Blue Angles or the Thunderbirds. We are looking for static
displays or perhaps a llfly over".
With all of the above requests completed, we are requesting a letter of
support from each political entity, county mayor, city mayor and
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congresswoman Ros-Lechtinen. We will attach these letters with our
request for aerial support. Pressure often helps. Please let me receive
these letters ASAP as I will be out of town after July 25th for about 2
months.
Be advised, we have already requested the Honor/Color Guard from
Homestead. The early plan is for a ceremony at 12 Noon at '~he airport,
and we would request 9ll County and City officials to be present. It would
also be effective for Mayor Worthington, or County Mayor DiGennaro to
prepare a Declaration of Aviation Day prior to the event. This would help
in better news coverage.
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Member EAA Chapter 1241 \
803 Corte Del Sol''''~
Marathon, FL 33050
Telephone: 305-289-8433
Email: oceanweldy@aol.com
In my absence, contact:
Ed Waldorf
661 28fh Street Ocean
Marathon, FL 33050
Telephone: 305-731-31 76
Cell: 305-743-0835
Email: eaarcher@aol.com
CITY OF MARATHON, FLORIDA
9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050
Phone: (305) 743-0033 Fax: (305) 743-3667
July 16, 2008
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the citizens of the City of Marathon, I encourage you to support and
approve the Aviation Day Fly In at the Marathon Airport on November 8th.
The endeavors of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1241 of the
Middle Keys to encourage and inform our youth is impressive. These local
members volunteer their own aircraft for rides, and provide grants to students
seeking piloting licenses.
The First Aviation Day Fly In last year was extremely well attended, and deemed a
success. On display were nearly three dozen aircraft, from choppers to private war
birds, home builts and commercial aircraft manufacturers, as well as booths
exhibitiml radio controlled aircraft.
Weare fortunate indeed to have the. resources of this 500 member strong
association in Monroe County aione willing to engage in this concerted effon.
I hope that you wiU support the Experimental Aircraft Association with your
approval and possible participation of aircraft.
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Mayor Mario Dj Gennaro, District 4
Mayor Pro Tem Charles "Sonny" McCoy, District 3
Dixie M. Spehar, District 1
George Neugent, District 2
Sylvia J. Murphy, Distnct 5
Mayor Mario Di (]ennaro
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9400 Oversclls Hwy. SIC. 210
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Marathon, FL 33050
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Keith Weldy
Member EAA, Chapter 124 I
803 Cone Del Sol
Mllrllthon, FL 33050
RE: Aviation Day November 8.2008 at Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Dear Mr. Weldy.
11 is With great pleasure that r write this persunallettcr of support for the Aviation Day cvcnt st:!
for November 8, 2008 allhe Florida Kcys Marathon Airport, sponsored by the Middle Keys Chapter 1241
of the Experimental Aircraft. Association (EAA), an inteflllltionlll organization, with a local membership of
over 500 members resiJing in Monroe Coullty. ] have been informed that the EAA is making applic8lion
to the US. Air Force Base in Homestead tor a military "stalic display" or perhaps a Ilyover for the event. ]
am very supportive of their effort to obtaillll military display for the event.
The first Aviation Day event was held in 2007 and was extremely well attended, with nearly Uuee
dozen aircraft on static display, from choppers to privately O\\11ed antique war bIrds, home built aircraft,
and commercial aircraft manufactures The mission to add aircraft from tbe branches of the U.S. Military
is an excellent one; and J believe will enhance the event substantially. In recognitIOn of tile event, 1 will be
placing on the October 15, 200!; Monroe County Board ofCorrunisslOners meeting agenda, a Mayor's
Proclamation declaring November 8, 2008 as Aviation Day 10 Monroe Counly.
I am most supportive of the EAA application for the U.S. Military static display for the upcoming
Aviation Day event at Marathon Airport. If] can be of any further assistance. please do nol hesit.ate to
contac! my office,
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Roman Gastesi, County Administrator
Peter Horton, Director of Airports
ReggIe Paros. Marathon Airport Manager