Aero Valley Airport — Local services in Roanoke

Edna Gardner Whyte, a friend of Amelia Earhart taught me to fly at Aero Valley airport in 1972 when I was in my early 20's. It was one of the best times in my life. In those days there was open land as far as you could see in all directions in Roaoke Texas when your wheels left the ground. Edna and I became good friends afterwards. After Edna's old Cessna 150 she taught me to fly in, I flew out of there in a Cessna 140, a 172 and then a Bonanza, all planes I owned. I only crash landed their once in a Q-200 I built, which of course had nothing to do with the crash. The plane and I emerged unscathed. I will always have very fond memories of that wonderful time, airport and Edna Whyte. Edna has passed away, I am 72 years old and the airport has changed names, changes that have conspired to let airplanes, names, old memories and events fade into the sunset. That never to be repeated time at Aero Valley Airport in the 70's did exist though and I'll never forget it.......... until I...

Northwest Regional or Aero Valley (52F) is an excellent stopover north of Fort Worth. I was looking for a place I could operate into an out of VFR with hangar space for two night’s RON. Called Glen Hyde, the owner and manager, a Marine F-4 Phantom Driver in the day, and when he heard I was an Air Force veteran and long time A-10 Hog Driver, he rolled out the red carpet and made sure I had a place for my RV-8. While the pumps at Epic were not in service, he confirmed my plan for getting fuel at Hamilton City Airport enroute. Best of all, he offered to meet me and take me where I needed if required. I’m sure we could have downed a cold one or two and shared some stories from back in the day. Anyway, when the pumps at Epic are back in service, 52F will be my go to when visiting family & friends in the DFW metroplex, assuming there’s room. Unmatched hospitality to...

The name of this airport is actually Northwest Regional Airport (52F), it is a private airport that is owned, operated, and managed by Glen Hyde! Don't be fooled by a "so-called" POA, that claims they do, they are frauds! They have and are trying to destroy the airport for...