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Title: Dallas/Forth Worth area guys
Post by: Jayhawk on November 12, 2009, 12:19:21 AM
Any suggestions on good air museums in the area?  I'm going to be there this weekend and if I end up with some free time might try to visit one.  There was one at Addison Airport called Frontiers of Flight (I think), it looked pretty good.  Anyway, thanks for the input.
Title: Re: Dallas/Forth Worth area guys
Post by: Stalwart on November 12, 2009, 07:24:55 AM
Fort Worth Vintage Flying Museum:  (I have no personal experience)
http://www.vintageflyingmuseum.org/ (http://www.vintageflyingmuseum.org/)


I know this is tangent, but the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has been a favorite for my kids:
http://www.fwmuseum.org/home/index.html (http://www.fwmuseum.org/home/index.html)
Re-opens November 20, 2009


No disrespect to my friends in Dallas, but Fort Worth has more distinct culture and better attractions, unless you're just into South Fork, titty bars, and The Grassy Knoll.

http://www.fortworth.com/visitors/# (http://www.fortworth.com/visitors/#)
Title: Re: Dallas/Forth Worth area guys
Post by: allaire on November 12, 2009, 07:38:51 AM
Hooray  :x bars!!!
Title: Re: Dallas/Forth Worth area guys
Post by: Kramden on November 12, 2009, 09:46:31 AM
http://www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com/

I have heard good things about this, but no personal experience.


http://www.flightmuseum.com/about.htm

I understand Frontiers of Flight is at Love Field.



http://www.crsmithmuseum.org/home.htm

American Airlines museum.




Hope this helps.

Kramden
Title: Re: Dallas/Forth Worth area guys
Post by: 68bigtex on November 12, 2009, 03:45:02 PM
Cavanaugh flight museum is great its about 10 bucks to get into and there are 3 hangers to walk though lots of planes.  
Title: Re: Dallas/Forth Worth area guys
Post by: Jayhawk on November 12, 2009, 04:15:04 PM
Yeah I got my fields confused, I was looking at Cavanaugh flight museum.  Well hopefully I can find time and make the trip.

Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Dallas/Forth Worth area guys
Post by: boomerlu on November 12, 2009, 04:33:54 PM
unless you're just into South Fork
I live about 5 minutes away from the South Fork ranch. It's not exactly "Dallas" out here - only according to Hollywood. In fact, the city would be Murphy.
Title: Re: Dallas/Forth Worth area guys
Post by: Stalwart on November 12, 2009, 08:08:39 PM
Regarding South Fork:  Plano, Parker, and Murphy all would claim it.  As well as Dallas.  I remember when it was just a ranch house way out in the country.  Boy, did that change.


Have fun Jayhawk.  Let us know if you see something really cool.
Title: Re: Dallas/Forth Worth area guys
Post by: Jayhawk on November 17, 2009, 09:04:54 PM
Well I ended up visiting Cavanaugh, here's a link to my pictures on the forum. Thanks guys.

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,278303.msg3500991.html#msg3500991 (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,278303.msg3500991.html#msg3500991)
Title: Re: Dallas/Forth Worth area guys
Post by: VooWho on November 17, 2009, 11:15:07 PM
everytime I drive through the dallas area, its different. What was once fields of corn a year ago, is now busting with homes and restaurants. I swear Texas is its own country. 
Title: Re: Dallas/Forth Worth area guys
Post by: Stalwart on November 23, 2009, 12:46:22 AM
Jayhawk,  Thanks for the pics!~   Was that a "real" DR3 or just a mock up.  I think my son wants to go now just to see that plane.
Title: Re: Dallas/Forth Worth area guys
Post by: Shifty on November 23, 2009, 05:27:28 PM
http://www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com/

I have heard good things about this, but no personal experience.


http://www.flightmuseum.com/about.htm

I understand Frontiers of Flight is at Love Field.



http://www.crsmithmuseum.org/home.htm

American Airlines museum.




Hope this helps.

Kramden

What Kramden said. Also if you go to the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Love Field take the time to drive over to the main terminal. There's a great Aviation Art store in the Terminal. Enjoy your stay in North Texas.

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