News

At long last we have obtained ALL of the required permits from the various governmental bodies to begin construction on River Fly-In. Anyone familiar with construction on coastal areas knows that this is a very time consuming task, but it is finally done! We are now out for bids to begin the work. Stay tuned!

Future of Merritt Island Airport

See the future of Merritt Island Airport! River Fly-In has been granted access to the Merritt Island Airport Master Plan by the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority. Simply click on the Link. and look through any of the .pdf files on topics of interest. Here is a perfect way to find out what your airport will look like several years from now.

AOPA Summit

Be sure to come by the AOPA Summit at the Tampa Convention Center November 4-7 and stop by to see our exhibit in booth 1304. We will have the latest information about the construction schedule and other updates.

EAA Airventure 2009

River Fly-In will again be exhibiting at EAA Airventure 2009 in booth 2125 in Hangar B. Please try to come by for the latest information on our construction schedule and projected occupancy dates. A major announcement is scheduled to be ready at Airventure time!

Wilson joins River Fly-In as Sales and Marketing Director

River Fly-In announces the addition of Bill Wilson to its staff. Bill assumes the role of Director of Sales and Marketing. He comes to the project with a rich background in business and the military. Bill served in the Navy as an air controlman in the mid 60s, then went on to re-enlist in the Reserve as a Public Affairs Officer and serve 26 years until retirement in 1995.

His civilian careers include 20 years in broadcasting where he served as a television reporter, anchorman, producer and news director at TV stations in Indianapolis, Omaha, Syracuse and Dallas.

He then founded his own marketing company in Indianapolis in 1985 and ran it successfully until selling it in 2006. One of his principal activities was marketing resort real estate which prepared him perfectly for River Fly-In.

Bill is a commercial, instrument and multi-engine rated pilot, and has owned 11 aircraft from small experimentals to a Cessna 340. He now owns a Cessna 172N which he keeps at Merritt Island airport. He will be the principal contact for River Fly-In.