While the term aeronautics originally referred solely to operating the aircraft, it has since been expanded to include technology, business, and other aspects related to aircraft. The term "aviation" is sometimes used interchangeably with aeronautics, although "aeronautics" includes lighter-than-air craft such as airships, and includes ballistic vehicles while "aviation" technically does not.
Location History
Naval Air Station Pasco was a United States Navy air station located 2 miles (3 km) northwest of Pasco, in Franklin County, Washington, USA.
The United States Navy built a naval air training station in the early 1940s at the site of Pasco Airport for World War II. During the first part of the war, the field was used to train beginning pilots for combat training. During the last half of the war, the mission shifted to training established pilots returning from battle in the use of newer aircraft. The field was one of the three busiest Naval aviation training facilities of the war.
After the war, the Navy sold the field to the city of Pasco, but still retains training privileges. Several Navy aircraft, especially the P-3 Orion, use the field for landing and take-off training.
On June 9, 2011, the Port of Pasco Commissioners agreed to preserve the old Navy-built control tower located on the East side of the Tri-Cities Airport. A non-profit group has been formed to help the preservation and upkeep of the tower.
The tower was the inspiration for this cache.
Tri-Cities 2019 Geocoin Challenge
STEAM
Science ~ Technology ~ Engineering ~ Art ~ Math
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Find 7 caches in each city (28 out of 32 traditional geocaches)
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All the caches have a code word or paper rubbing/punch
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Passport must be in one piece, not torn or mutilated
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No partial coins sets will be distributed. Coins will NOT be awarded to pets or children 17 and under
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Return completed passport: Columbia Point Marina Park: ~ Sat, June 29, 3-8pm & Sun, June 30, 9am-12pm
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After Sunday, June 30 @ 2 pm return your completed passport to Richland Parks & Recreation
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Richland Parks & Rec: N46 16.369 W119 16.273 ~ Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 12-4pm
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Cache questions (event weekend only): call 509.578.9332
GEOCOIN CHALLENGE PASSPORT