The High Sky Wing

The High Sky Wing is excited to bring you the “12 Nights of Christmas”!

Christmas lights night flights will begin on Dec. 9 in our C-45.  See the Christmas lights from the air!  Flights are scheduled every 30 minutes from 6:00 p.m., with last flight at 9:30 p.m.  

Flight dates are:  December 9-13;  December 16-20; December 22-23

Cost:   Cabin Seat $80 per person (4 per flight); Co-Pilot Seat $150 (one per flight);  Entire Plane $425 (all 5 seats).

Riders must be 5 years or older; all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

To book your flight:  Call 432-703-3142 or Email rides@52.15.223.162

Join us for complimentary hot chocolate, cookies, an ornament & LOTS OF FUN!

*Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled flight to sign paperwork. Payment will be accepted at this time; cash or credit card. Flights will stage from the CAF High Sky Wing main hangar. There will be lights and signs to direct you into the parking area. Address: 9600 Wright Drive, Midland, TX. Wear comfortable and warm clothing and shoes.  BRING YOUR CAMERA!

On Monday, Nov 9, H.A. Tuck and Greg Gutting were privileged to make a presentation about the HSW and the CAF to students and faculty at Grady School (north of Stanton) during their annual Veteran’s Day Celebration.  Bob Keating flew the T-28 with back seater Brent Collins who maintained ground communications, in a perfectly executed flyover for veterans, students, faculty and parents.

The celebration lasted most of the day and involved a lot of preparation by students, faculty and administrators.  Decorations and daily lesson plans by teachers emphasized the important role that veterans have played in our nation’s history.

The presentation went smoothly and students were well-behaved, attentive, and curious about what we had to say.  I think we can look forward to another invitation next year.

H.A. Tuck getting our display ready for students.

H.A. Tuck explains the location and purpose of various WW II Texas training bases to an 8th grade class.

Grady School students and faculty react to the T-28 flyover.

The HSW had some unexpected visitors on Halloween morning. This visit was definitely a treat for those working at the wing this morning.

Stearman owned by David Fields, piloted by Phillip Goforth.

Stearman piloted by HSW member Stephen Beal.

Stearman owned/piloted by HSW member Gregg Baiano, co-pilot HSW member Daniel Rathburn.

(Sorry, Sam, but the Aztec just couldn’t compete with these beauties)