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Aviation Festival
Dallas, Texas
Aviation Discovery Fest
Dallas Executive Airport
October 3-5, 2025
Admission Information
Admission tickets will be available at a later date.
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Riders who purchase a ride flight experience online must purchase tickets for admission.
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NOTE: Attending aircraft and their availability are subject to change due to weather and/or maintenance considerations. Aircraft and event status can quickly change. Check our website for the latest information.
Event Location
Henry B. Tippie
National Aviation Education Center
5657 Mariner Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75237
Event Information
Friday
9:00AM to 3:00PM
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B-29 cockpit tours available all day
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B-24 cockpit tours available all day
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P-51, PT-13 & T-6 aircraft available for rides all day
Sunday
9:00AM to 4:00PM
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B-29 flights at 9:00am & 10:30am
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B-29 cockpit tours after flights
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B-24 cockpit tours available all day
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P-51, PT-13 & T-6 aircraft available for rides all day
Saturday
9:00AM to 4:00PM
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B-29 flights at 9:00am & 10:30am
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B-29 cockpit tours after flights
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B-24 cockpit tours available all day
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P-51, PT-13 & T-6 aircraft available for rides all day
Attending Aircraft

B-29 Superfortress - FIFI
The most advanced heavy bomber of World War II, FIFI is the most famous flying B-29 Superfortress in the world. FIFI has toured the country since the 1970s, and has starred in several TV shows & motion pictures. Book a once-in-a-lifetime flight experience on this American aviation legend today!
Saturday
9:00 am
10:30 am
Sunday
9:00 am
10:30 am

B-24 Liberator - Diamond Lil
The B-24 Liberator continues to hold the world record for the most produced bomber and multi-engine aircraft in history with over 18,400 aircraft manufactured. Diamond Lil is the only flying B-24 in the world. B-24s served around the world in a variety of roles and earned their place in aviation history.

P-51 Mustang - Gunfighter
Full throttle thrills! Experience history first hand and ride in the sleek, fast, and agile P-51 Mustang fighter! One of the greatest aircraft of all time. You can see, hear, and feel what fighter pilots experienced in the skies of Europe, the Pacific, and Korea during pivotal moments of history.
Rides available Friday through Sunday. Click on "Book a P-51 Ride" below to see availability. P-51 Mustang rides sell out fast. Book today to reserve your seat.

AT-6 Texan - Nella
The AT-6 (Advanced Trainer) later renamed the T-6 was a flying classroom for pilots in World War II and beyond into the 1970s. A step-up from basic trainers, the T-6 is an agile and nimble aircraft that taught generations of pilots advanced tactics and flight maneuvers. Book a ride today experience the skies in this one of a kind aircraft.
Rides available Wednesday through Sunday. Click on "Book a T-6 Ride" below to see availability.
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