Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 6

201 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 6 doors, and updating the conference room and patio. Positive comments from clients are received daily regarding the renovations of the airport, indicating that it is on the right track. The renowned fly-in event held on the second Saturday of October attracts many aeronautical enthusiasts each year to Gainesville Municipal Airport. The event hosted by the Texas Antique Airplane Association features up to 200 aircraft that take part in the display. The team at the airport are introducing new, exciting features to the venue. Vinton shares, “Last year we held the first Lone Star STOL competition, a short takeoff and landing event.” Due to COVID-19, this year the show will be taking place on September 22. The airport also takes part in the Medal of Honor parade, which is proudly hosted by the Medal of Honor Host City Program. The four-day event also takes place in September this year, and the City of Gainesville plays an important role for all of the Medal of Honor recipients; Gainesville Municipal Airport hosts the military aircraft flyover during the event. Education and awareness of aviation is a key topic in the industry. In that regard, GLE and the local chapter of the EAA actively engages with the schools and the youth of the community, inviting fifth graders to visit for a career day. They also host tours for home school students and special needs children. Additionally, Ayers Aviation operates a flight school at the airport. The school has increased in size in a relatively short period of time, starting with one plane and instructor and is now up to three aircraft with instructors. Gainesville Municipal Airport also loves to cooperate with local educational institutions. North Central Texas College (NCTC) is a five- campus community college system, which is headquartered in Gainesville. Airport management hopes to collaborate with NCTC in the future to develop a course to offer GA INESV I LLE MUNI C I PAL A I RPORT