Show Notes
Episode Description
While general aviation (GA) might not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of aviation, did you know that there are actually more registered GA aircraft than commercial aircraft in the U.S.? In this episode, we introduce listeners to Downtown Island Airport (DKX), the GA airport in Downtown Knoxville, and hear about the different type of aircraft and operations you can witness on the Island– military, law enforcement, and experimental aircraft just to name a few.
Guest in this Episode
Jennifer Giffin (left) is the Operations Manager for the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority and has worked at MKAA for six years.
Justin Lackey (right) works as an Operations Specialist and has been with the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority for 13 years.
Mentioned in this Episode
Downtown Island Airport (DKX)
DKX-Based Tenants:
Knox Flight Training Center
Remote Area Medical
Knox County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit
Knoxville Flyers Club
Experimental Aircraft Association
Ageless Aviation
Storage Options for Pilots at DKX
T-Hangars
Condo Hangars
Community Hangars
Shade Hangar
Tie-Down Options
Fixed Base Operator at TYS: TAC Air
Music in this Episode
Birdy by KV https://soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod
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