So I 'm going to be done with summer classes at Embry Riddle. Thank God. School is really starting to suck. Anyway my parents are coming down to see me after my classes are done, and we wanna go to NAS Pensacola. Does anyone know if their are any tours of the actual base or is this pretty much off limits to civilians. I have aspirations to be a naval aviator and I wanna see some of the cool stuff that I might expierience.
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Need info about Pensacola
- Thread starter cgoetz
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http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/
This is a great museum if you haven't been.
Also another thing to do that isn't really related to aviation is
http://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/fort-barrancas.htm
Lots of old forts in the Pensacola area.
This is a great museum if you haven't been.
Also another thing to do that isn't really related to aviation is
http://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/fort-barrancas.htm
Lots of old forts in the Pensacola area.
While you wait for replies, you might want to peruse this thread.
http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141573
No, NAS Pensicola is not closed to the public. The National Naval Aviation Museum is located there and the National Park Service (I think, it might actually be the state of Florida) maintains one of the Civil War era forts that used to gaurd the mouth of Pensicola Bay. In addition, the Blue Angels practice there during the week before heading out to do airshows, typically on the weekends and the public is allowed to watch. I'm fairly certain they don't do base tours, but then again, I never had a whole lot of interest in staying on base any longer than I had to during API.
It is the National Park service and as the ranger instructed me this weekend....no Dogs allowed. The Fort and Museum of Naval Aviation are the places to spend your time. They also have IMAX movies at the museum. I would budget 5 hours total time if you are going to see the whole museum, and the Fort. Recommend lunch at the Cubi Point Bar at the museum. Dinner at McGwire's, and make sure your parents take you to Sammy's next door for a nightcap.
Thanks guys for the info. I think I am definately going to make the trip even though gas prices are going to be $5 a gallon when I go I think I'm definately going to be making the trip. After wall it what I aspire to do with my life and you can't put a price on that. Still if anyone can confirm whether or not they give base tours I would really appreciate it. By the way does anyone recommend which Motel there is nice to stay at. You see mom is like a germ a phobe and if the place place doesn't pass the white glove test she won't stay there.
We recently stayed at the Suburban Extended Stay for $67 a night through Priceline (VERY Close to NAS). It was suprisingly a large clean and comfortable room. They have a pool & laundry with a very friendly & helful staff. If you don't want to stay near the base, then you'll find a large selection of hotels near I-10.
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