WINGTIPS Winter 2025
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Tyler County Airport Fly-In and Food Truck Festival
The inaugural Fly-In and Food Truck Festival at Tyler County Airport launched successfully on Sept. 21, drawing more than 1,600 attendees and showcasing the airport as a lively community hub with an exciting vision for the future.
The festival offered attendees a front-row seat to an impressive array of aircraft and aviation displays. From historic World War II planes to a RE/MAX hot air balloon, guests had the chance to explore and experience the excitement of aviation firsthand. Many attendees soared into the skies, enjoying thrilling skydiving experiences and the chance to take flight on vintage aircraft. The enthusiasm continued with formation flying by the Falcon Flight Formation Team and Coast Guard flyovers.
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Tyler County Airport Fly-In and Food Truck Festival
The inaugural Fly-In and Food Truck Festival at Tyler County Airport launched successfully on Sept. 21, drawing more than 1,600 attendees and showcasing the airport as a lively community hub with an exciting vision for the future. The festival offered attendees a front-row seat to an impressive array of aircraft and aviation displays. From historic…
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Meacham International Airport: Celebrating a Century of Aviation Excellence
In the heart of Fort Worth, Texas, Meacham International Airport is gearing up to celebrate a remarkable milestone — its 100th anniversary — in 2025. Since opening its doors in 1925 as Fort Worth Municipal Airport, the airport has become a key player in the world of aviation, contributing significantly to the city’s growth and…
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Gilmer High School Air Force Junior ROTC Pitches-In To Enhance Safety for Airport Operations and the Flying Public at Fox Stephens Field (JXI)
Written by: Steve Dean, Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum As part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT’s) Don’t Mess With Texas Adopt An Airport initiative, the Gilmer Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) is developing and implementing a Foreign Objects Debris (FOD) Awareness and Mitigation Program for the airport. The activity…
