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Escambia County Model Park ( Fritz Field )
Updated 05 February 2010

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View from West end of runway View from East end of runway View from across runway looking south Fritz Field AMA sign.
Escambia County Model Park sign. Escambia County Model Park above aerial view. Escambia County Model Park aerial view. Modeler Windmill

GPS:   N30°31.079   W087°20.691


 
Fritz Field Toys For Tots Fly-In 28 November 2009







 


Fritz Field 3-D Fun Fly-In 11 April 2009



Mike Ailes with student on the U-Control field




Here are some driving directions:

FROM MOBILE, AL:
  1. Take I-10 East to Florida. 
  2. Take exit 7A [MAP] for Pine Forest Rd toward Pensacola N.A.S. (0.2 miles)
  3. Merge onto Pine Forest Rd (Signs for Pensacola N.A.S.) (128 ft)
  4. Slight right toward Wild Lake Blvd (443 ft)
  5. Turn right onto Wild Lake Blvd (1.0 miles)
  6. Turn left at Klondike Rd (1.6 miles)
  7. Turn right at US 90 (Mobile Hwy) (1.1 miles)
  8. Turn right at Jamesville Rd (0.6 miles) The field is at the end of the road, through the gate
FROM TALLAHASSEE, FL:
  1. Take I-10 West to Pensacola.
  2. Take exit 7 [MAP] for Pine Forest Rd toward FL-297/Pensacola N.A.S. (0.2 miles)
  3. Keep Left at the fork, follow signs for Pensacola N.A.S. (449 ft)
  4. Turn left at Pine Forest Rd (0.1 miles)
  5. Slight right toward Wild Lake Blvd (443 ft) 
  6. Turn right onto Wild Lake Blvd (1.0 miles)
  7. Turn left at Klondike Rd (1.6 miles)
  8. Turn right at US 90 (Mobile Hwy) (1.1 miles)
  9. Turn right at Jamesville Rd (0.6 miles) The field is at the end of the road, through the gate

    FROM NORTH:
  10. Take I-65 South to exit 69.  Turn East.
  11. Follow signs to US -29 south to Pensacola.
  12. At I-10 intersection, take I-10 West to FL-297/Pensacola N.A.S. exit number 7.
  13. Follow instructions "FROM TALLAHASSEE" above, #2 through 9.


UPDATE: 05FEB2010

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Phases of Construction and Improvement on the site.

PHASE ONE:
  • Install sod around runway*
  • Build Main Pavilion*
  • Build Covered pit area building & install in concrete*
  • Install conduit for wiring of pavilion and pits*
  • Pour concrete floor in main pavilion*
  • Enclose storage building area at back of pavilion*
  • Install trash cans*
  • Install carpet in floor of pit area
  • Install frequency pin system in pavilion*
PHASE TWO:

  • Wire up pavilion for power (wire for generator use for now)*
  • Install ceiling fans and lighting on pavilion*
  • Install pilot stations and station fencing*
  • Install fencing at parking lot and flight line*
  • Pave taxiways and starting area*
  • Install signage on fences/gates*
  • Built/install start-up tables/restraints*
  • Built model cart for transportation of equipment from parking area to pit area
  • Paint runway/taxiway lines*
  • Install wind sock*
PHASE THREE:

  • Install underground irrigation
  • Install sound system in pavilion*
  • Install sink at back of pavilion and establish concession area/building

Items that Escambia County will hopefully be financing and installing for us.

  • Power to the site
  • Water to the site (drinking and irrigation)
  • Sewage facilities
  • Extend the parking lot and add RV hookups
  • Fenced play area with equipment for small children
*= Items that have been completed as of this date



 
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