‘Cockpit Close-Up’ Sept. 5 at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa

Falcon Field Airport in Mesa is coordinating with aircraft owners to host Cockpit Close-Up, a free community event 8-10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month.

The next Cockpit Close-Up will be on Sept. 5 at the airport terminal building, 4800 E. Falcon Drive in Mesa.

The event will feature SG Flight School located at Falcon Field Airport. Guests will have the opportunity to get a close-up look at both of SG Flight School’s Cessna 172 aircraft, N1287U and N61574, and talk with the flight team about the aircraft, flight training, flight knowledge and experiences, aviation careers, and more. Questions are welcome.

Cockpit Close-Up is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about aviation, considering flight training, or exploring a career in the aviation industry.

Falcon Field includes a total of 784 acres between Greenfield, Higley, McDowell and McKellips roads in northeast Mesa. There are currently more than 800 aircraft based at Falcon Field. This includes fixed-wing single- and multi-engine aircraft, turboprops, jets and helicopters, according to https://www.falconfieldairport.com.

For questions about Cockpit Close-Up, contact Falcon Field Airport at 480-644-2450 or airport.info@mesaaz.gov.