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28th of August 2008 (Thu), 12:34
http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/08/dfw-plane-watchers-put-sept-17.html
D/FW plane watchers, put Sept. 17 on your calendar
2:05 PM Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Terry Maxon
Officials at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport have set Sept. 17 for the grand opening of its plane-watching park, Founders Plaza, on the airport's northwest side.
The old Founders Plaza, opened in 1995, was a favorite gathering point for people who enjoyed watching airplanes take off and land. But the park in the airport's southeast quadrant was shut down in early 2007 to make way for a new perimeter taxiway.
Says D/FW chief executive Jeff Fegan:
"We are very pleased to reopen Founders Plaza to the thousands of local citizens and tourists from around the world who make a visit to DFW to learn more about aviation and how our Airport powers the North Texas economy.
Founders Plaza is a community treasure and a place where we are proud to host the public. We hope it serves as an inspiration and fuels the imagination of all who want to understand aviation and history of flight in North Texas and continue the legacy."
The airport wants people to send stories and photos about Founders Park, for posting on dfwairport.com/founders.
The airport says the celebration will kick off at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 with a parade and singing by Olympic gold medalist gymnast Carly Patterson. (I'd personally rather see Willie Nelson on the balance beam, but that's just me.)
The new, bigger plaza is located at 1700 N. Airfield Drive, at the intersection of N. Airfield Drive and Texan Trail. Here's a map.
A real proponent of the new plaza has Jan Collmer, former chairman and member of the D/FW Airport board and an aviation enthusiast. Says Jan:
"Founders Plaza is the premier aviation viewing area in North Texas and considered one of the best in the world.
It is truly a place that aviation, education and technology come together for the young people of our region and indeed visitors from around the globe.
And its new location will allow even easier access to tourists who come to North Texas and want to do something fun and free with the family."
D/FW plane watchers, put Sept. 17 on your calendar
2:05 PM Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Terry Maxon
Officials at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport have set Sept. 17 for the grand opening of its plane-watching park, Founders Plaza, on the airport's northwest side.
The old Founders Plaza, opened in 1995, was a favorite gathering point for people who enjoyed watching airplanes take off and land. But the park in the airport's southeast quadrant was shut down in early 2007 to make way for a new perimeter taxiway.
Says D/FW chief executive Jeff Fegan:
"We are very pleased to reopen Founders Plaza to the thousands of local citizens and tourists from around the world who make a visit to DFW to learn more about aviation and how our Airport powers the North Texas economy.
Founders Plaza is a community treasure and a place where we are proud to host the public. We hope it serves as an inspiration and fuels the imagination of all who want to understand aviation and history of flight in North Texas and continue the legacy."
The airport wants people to send stories and photos about Founders Park, for posting on dfwairport.com/founders.
The airport says the celebration will kick off at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 with a parade and singing by Olympic gold medalist gymnast Carly Patterson. (I'd personally rather see Willie Nelson on the balance beam, but that's just me.)
The new, bigger plaza is located at 1700 N. Airfield Drive, at the intersection of N. Airfield Drive and Texan Trail. Here's a map.
A real proponent of the new plaza has Jan Collmer, former chairman and member of the D/FW Airport board and an aviation enthusiast. Says Jan:
"Founders Plaza is the premier aviation viewing area in North Texas and considered one of the best in the world.
It is truly a place that aviation, education and technology come together for the young people of our region and indeed visitors from around the globe.
And its new location will allow even easier access to tourists who come to North Texas and want to do something fun and free with the family."