Fly Into Fall
Name:
Fly Into Fall
Date:
August 27, 2022
Time:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Event Description:
Fly into fall is a FREE education and interactive aviation experience for all ages hosted by the City of Midland Airports Department.
Take Off at 8 AM for the 1 mile Run/Walk or 5k. You can register at https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Midland/RunfortheRunways or get more run information at midlandathleticcompany.com.
Fly Into Fall gates open at 9 AM for a day of family fun! Food trucks, face painting, jumpers and so much more. Check out some of the activities below. While you're with us don't forget to grab our BINGO map of the event to win prizes.
Below are just a few of the displays and activities planned. Check back for our complete Schedule of Events
Static Displays
- Aircraft & Helicopters from local pilots
- Hands-on Aircraft Displays
- DPS Plane/Helicopter
- CAF Aircraft
- Airport Fire Trucks
- Classic Cars
Interactive Displays
- Discovery Flights from Floris Flight School
- Talk to the Tower in Air Traffic Control simulation
- Flight Simulators
- Pre-Flight simulation complete with Preflight inspection and mock cockpit experience
- A & P Station with hands-on Nuts and Bolts
- Higher Orbits
- Drone Obstacle Course
- Meet a Hero booth with former NASA Astronaut Don Thomas
Educational Booths & Information
Is a career in Aviation part of your future? Be sure to stop by one of our career booths to learn about the opportunities and training offered in our area!
- Midland International Airport
- Basin Aviation
- Floris Flight Services
- Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA)
- Commemorative Air Force (CAF)
- Honor Flight
- MDC - Spaceport
- Commercial Pilots and Aerospace
- Civil Air Patrol
- Municipal Court