While the weather did not make for friendly skies, friends from around the industry gathered in Olney, TX April 13th and 14th for the second annual Texas Fly-In.

Students from the University of Nebraska attended the Texas Fly-In 2016 to learn more about aerial application processes.

Students from the University of Nebraska attended the Texas Fly-In 2016 to learn more about aerial application processes.

Air Tractor again hosted the event with industry partners joining in a time of testing, learning and networking.  The event garnered excellent news coverage (click the links to see the stories) from both KFDX-TV3 (NBC) and KAUZ, Newschannel 6 (CBS), two Wichita Falls news outlets.

The crawfish boil luncheon was a hit with everyone at the Texas Fly-In 2016

The crawfish boil luncheon was a hit with everyone at the Texas Fly-In 2016

Besides pilots and operators from around the region, other special guests included several students from the University of Nebraska who were studying application processes, and National Aerial Applicators Association president Brenda Watts.

Air Tractor president Jim Hirsch leads  attendees on one of many plant tours that took place during the Texas Fly-In 2016.

Air Tractor president Jim Hirsch leads attendees on one of many plant tours that took place during the Texas Fly-In 2016.

Texas Fly-In attendees had the opportunity to hear the latest on engine development from Pratt Whitney.

Texas Fly-In attendees had the opportunity to hear the latest on engine development from Pratt Whitney.

Our thanks again to all of our sponsors who really make this event possible each year.

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