The Midland's Department of Airports confirmed plans to host its second annual “Fly into fall’ event on Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Midland Airpark, according to a Your Basin report.
“Fly into fall is a free education and interactive aviation experience for all ages hosted by the City of Midland Airports Department,” the office Midland website states.
The event will also include food trucks, face paintings, jumpers and exhibits, among others.
Attendees can expect to see aircraft and helicopters from local pilots, hands-on aircraft displays, CAF aircraft, airport fire trucks, classic cars and a modified Velocity SE airframe used for rocket racing.
The interactive displays will feature discovery flights from Floris Flight School, Talk to the Tower in Traffic Control Simulation, preflight simulation with preflight inspection and mock cockpit experience, Basin PBS, Higher Orbits, Drone Obstacle Course and Scout Aviation Helicopter Flight School.
There will also be multiple educational booths and information about Midland International Airport, Basin Aviation, Floris Flight Services, Commemorative Air Force (CAF), Honor Flight, Midland Development Corporation, Commercial Pilots and Aerospace, Civil Air Patrol and Municipal Court.
In addition, those who attend can sign up for a 1-mile run/walk or 5K, called Run for the Runway. Registration for the run/walk event can be completed on the Midland Athletic Company’s website.