Following extensive research, it was found that the first regular scheduled air line was the St. Petersburg-Tampa Air Line, operated with Benoist flying boats in 1914. Fansler organized the company. Pheil was the first passenger, and Jannus was the pilot.
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http://www.earlyaviators.com/ejannto2.htm
The airport is the area’s UPS and Coast Guard hub btw.
How many people are going to go to the park to appreciate the ‘historic’ nature of the airport? I suggest submitting your post to the St. Pete CoC for inclusion in the pier’s visitor brochure. It’s an apt way to address the aircraft over-flights.