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'Fly into Fall' returns for third year at Airpark

City of Midland News Release Posted on August 14, 2024

CITY OF MIDLAND'S FLY INTO FALL RETURNS ON AUG. 24

(August 14, 2024)

MIDLAND, TEXAS – The City of Midland Department of Airports is thrilled to announce the return of Fly Into Fall for its third  year. This free educational and interactive aviation event is set to take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Midland Airpark, located at 901 Veterans Airpark Lane.

This year’s event will offer a wide range of attractions, including food trucks, face painting, jumpers, more than 20 educational exhibitor tables and much more. It’s a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to engage with the world of aviation while enjoying a day full of family-friendly activities.

For additional details, please visit  https://www.midlandtexas.gov/1246/Fly-Into-Fall.

  

Event Schedule: 

9:00 AM Fly Into Fall Gates Open

9:30 AM Grand Marshals Arrival - Member State Board of Education Aaron Kinsey

10:00 AM Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Fly-in

10:15 AM Flying Tees – FREE T-Shirts (First Round)

10:30 AM Grand Marshal Aaron Kinsey: Speaker/Q&A on being a Captain US Air Force*

11:30 AM Former NASA Astronaut Tony Antonelli: Speaking/Q&A on being an Astronaut*

12:15 PM Flying Tees – FREE T-Shirts (Second Round)

12:30 PM Caiden Reece and Christian Farris: Speakers/Q&A on pursuing careers in the Aviation Industry*

1:00 PM Brianna Ortiz: Speaker/Q&A on being a future Aerospace Engineer

2:00 PM Gates Close

  

Static Displays

  • Aircraft & Helicopters from local pilots  
  • Hands-on Aircraft Displays 
  • DPS Plane/Helicopter 
  • CAF Aircraft 
  • Airport Fire Trucks 
  • Classic Cars 
  • modified Velocity SE airframe used for rocket racing  

  

Interactive Displays

  • Discovery Flights from Floris Flight School (sign-up at event) 
  • Talk to the Tower in Air Traffic Control simulation 
  • Flight Simulators 
  • Preflight simulation complete with Preflight inspection and mock cockpit experience 
  • Basin PBS 
  • Higher Orbits 
  • Drone Obstacle Course 

 

Educational Booths & Information

  • Midland International Airport 
  • Basin Aviation 
  • Floris Flight Services 
  • Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA)  
  • Commemorative Air Force (CAF) 
  • Honor Flight 
  • Midland Development Corporation 
  • Commercial Pilots and Aerospace 
  • Civil Air Patrol 
  • Municipal Court 

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Take Off at 7:45 AM for the 1-mile Run/Walk or 5k, Run the Runway, sponsored by Midland Athletic Company. You can register at 2024 Run the Runway (runsignup.com) or get more run information at www.midlandathleticcompany.com.