Originally published in 2001
The Gulf Coast General Aviation Expo is expected to develop as the “Texas’ Oshkosh” or approach the scope of “Sun-N-Fun” annual nationwide fly-in events. This aviation event is coming to the Galveston’s Moody Convention Center, conveniently adjacent to Galveston’s historical Scholes Field, the Texas Air Museum and Moody Gardens.
Scholes Field is believed to be one of the first sites for general aviation activity in Texas, with the airport having extensive available space for aircraft parking and “static displays”, within easy walking distance of the convention center.
Representatives from prominent aerospace and aviation industries, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be present. Each group from throughout Texas and Louisiana will provide information about their responsibilities and provide the “answers” for the questions the public have always wanted to ask. Also expected to participate are recruiters from various airlines, air taxi, offshore, helicopter and military interests, along with flight training organizations. Vendors are urged to make the earliest possible inquiry and commitment for this event.
The Expo is designed around the idea of providing a learning environment with emphasis on a quality aviation experience. It is a non-profit operation, with close cooperation from the FAA. Pilot and general public access to the Expo will be totally without charge.
For further information, contact: Bob Webster (FAA/Houston ARTC) 281/230-5520 or [email protected]; Paul Downs (FAA/Houston/FSDO) 281/212-9717 or [email protected].