Fly the Warbirds @Mid Valley Airport

Fly the Warbirds in Weslaco: Vintage Aircraft Flights Take Off at Mid-Valley Airport on September 27
WESLACO, TX – Aviation history comes alive on Saturday, September 27, 2025, as Vintage Air Tours hosts Fly the Warbirds in Weslaco at the Mid-Valley Airport from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This special one-day event offers the public a rare chance to take the controls of two legendary military aircraft and experience flight as it was in the 1940s. Fly a WWII Trainer or Korean War-Era Aircraft Event highlights include two unique flight experiences: The PT-17 Stearman Experience Guests will strap into a beautifully restored 1943 PT-17 Stearman biplane, the same aircraft that trained thousands of WWII pilots. Participants will complete a guided pre-flight inspection with an instructor pilot before taking off for a 20-minute, hands-on flight in this open-cockpit warbird. The U-18 Navion Experience Fly in a 1947 U-18 Navion, a military aircraft built by North American Aviation—the makers of the famed P-51 Mustang. With its sleek design and Korean War history, the Navion offers a more enclosed, fast-paced flight experience. Riders will enjoy a 20-minute flight after learning about the aircraft’s heritage from a professional pilot. Pricing is per seat with a two-passenger minimum. Rides available for pre-sale or by limited availability the day of the event. Please note: 300 lbs maximum weight per passenger Experience History in Motion! “This is an unforgettable way to connect with aviation history,” said Jeremy Bushnell, founder of Vintage Air Tours. “You’re not just looking at a museum piece—you’re flying it.” Seats are limited, and flights are expected to sell out quickly. For booking and event details, visit www.VintageAirTours.com or contact Vintage Air Tours at (361-238-6637).