Event Recap
Crawfish Fly-In 2026 — One for the Books
April 11, 2026 · Vintage Flying Museum, Meacham Field — Fort Worth, TX
Crawfish, airplanes, and a whole lot of purpose. The CloudDancer Scholarship’s Crawfish Boil Fly-In brought the aviation community together on April 11 for an incredible day of food, flying, and fundraising at Meacham Field — and the turnout was nothing short of amazing.
A Day That Delivered on Every Level
From the moment the gates opened, the energy was electric. Vintage warbirds lined the ramp, the smell of fresh Louisiana crawfish filled the air courtesy of Gabriel “Gator” Guilbeau, and Fort Worth Helicopters had guests soaring over the city’s most iconic landmarks. Whether you came for the planes, the food, or the mission — you left with all three.
Most importantly, this was a successful fundraiser supporting CloudDancer’s core mission: funding scholarships for veterans pursuing careers in aviation after their service. Every dollar raised goes directly toward helping these men and women reach the cockpit.
An Incredible Team Effort
None of this would have been possible without the sponsors and vendors who showed up big: Thrust Flight, ATP Flight School, US Aviation, Spartan Aviation, Four Winds Aviation, Fort Worth Flight School, Time Travel Flight, Bird Dog Aviation, NTX FAA Safety Team, Go Fly Texas, and Greatest Generation Aircraft — who brought their iconic DC-3 to the ramp.
The USA Cheerleaders: Dallas Division brought the energy, while Funky Munky Shaved Ice, Steel Hope Lemonade & Popcorn, and Sugar Crow’s custom baked goods kept everyone fueled and happy. A massive thank you to the Vintage Flying Museum and Gator himself for co-hosting — and to every volunteer who worked behind the scenes to make the day run seamlessly.
This Is What Community in Aviation Looks Like
At its heart, the Crawfish Fly-In is about more than crawfish and airplanes. It’s a community rally for veterans who are ready to trade their uniform for the flight deck. Every ticket, every raffle entry, every plate of crawfish — it all goes toward making that dream possible through the CloudDancer Scholarship.
If you were there — thank you. If you missed it — we’ll see you next year. The CloudDancer mission is just getting started.
Keep the Momentum Going
Help a Veteran Reach the Cockpit
The Crawfish Fly-In may be over, but the mission never stops. Your donation directly funds flight training scholarships for veterans transitioning from military service to careers in aviation.