The skies over Naval Air Station Key West will be host to an E-2 Hawkeye Squadron from March 30 until April 9. The pilots will be preparing for deployment on board aircraft carriers by Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are commonly called "touch and goes" because that is what the aircraft seems to do. Aircrews are perfecting skills needed to make day and night landings on carrier decks. Pilots must catch the arresting gear on the flight deck with the tailhook of the aircraft. A successful "trap" stops the aircraft safely on the short runway of the carrier. FCLPs may be flown until 10 p.m. to give crews plenty of time to practice night carrier landings which is one of the most difficult feats a crew or pilot is required to perform.
Residents can expect elevated noise during these flight practices. Info: 293-2425 or 293-2434.
This Sunday, April Fools Day, locals get in free at a number of Historic Tours of America's attractions here. Really. All you need to do is show proof of residency—and get free admission to the Key West Aquarium, Key West Shipwreck Historeum, Flagler Station Over-sea Railroad Historeum, Harry S. Truman Little White House and Schooner Western Union. Reservations are required (292-1766) for the Western Union and complimentary admission is for the day sail only.
Here comes Daylight Saving Time. Before you go to bed Saturday night, set your clocks ahead by one hour. Daylight Saving Time goes into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday and will be in effect until October 28.