Nate Abel Flying Club
Nate Abel Flying Club
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Our club is named in memory of Nathan “Nate” Abel, an avid aviator who lost his battle with cancer at age 39. Nate had a passion for aviation and inspired young people to pursue aviation related careers. Nate held a Commercial Pilot Certificate with ratings for, Airplanes Single and Multi Engine land, Lighter-Than-Air and Seaplanes and was working to become a Certified Flight Instructor.
Nate worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines and was also a volunteer fireman for the City of Haslet. Nate was well known in the Dallas/Fort Worth aviation community, particularly around Hicks Airfield and many of Nate’s former co-workers still stay in contact with his family.
We seek to remember Nate's ideals, dreams and passions through the creation of the Nate Abel Flying Club.
Our Planes
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"Tweety" our yellow Cessna 150. In 2016 the AOPA awarded this "Re-imagined" C-150 to our club. This was quite an honor as our club was just getting started and at the time didn't have an airplane.
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As the club work horse, Tweety has seen several first solos and private pilot check rides.
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"Blue Bird" our blue and white Cessna 172. In December 2017 the club had grown to the point where it needed an additional plane. Blue Bird is a nicely updated C-172 with an IFR instrument panel and has helped club members gain various FAA certificates including, Certified Instrument Flight Instructor.
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