Education through Aviation!
Welcome to the Flabob Airport Facebook Page! Flabob is an airport rooted in deep tradition of good old fashion Aviation Enthusiasts looking to share their love of the sport to others. In 1998, Tom Wathen created a non-profit foundation to encourage the study of science, math, technology and civic responsibility. “His dream was to use aviation education as a springboard of instruction and to nurture an appreciation for the tradition and future of general aviation.” The Foundation took on the catch phrase, “Education through Aviation!” In 2000, the Thomas Wathen Foundation purchased the 82-acre airport, saving it at the 11th hour from commercial real estate developers. Flabob Airport is not only used as an airport, but is used to build character in young adults. This airport is “Taking Aviation to new heights!”
OUR MISSION: The Tom Wathen Center uses the fascination of flight to inspire the love of learning for successful careers & satisfying lives. We include all people, especially youth, veterans, & the disadvantaged & the head, hand & heart, side by side with pilots, craftsmen & innovators in an authentic workplace. We preserve & disseminate the history of aviation, & encourage & nourish the designers, builders & innovators of tomorrow.
