Our club is named in memory of Nathan “Nate” Abel, an avid aviator who lost his battle with cancer at age 39.  Nate had a passion for aviation and inspired young people to pursue aviation related careers.  Nate held a Commercial Pilot Certificate with ratings for, Airplanes Single and Multi Engine land, Lighter-Than-Air and Seaplanes and was working to become a Certified Flight Instructor. 

 

 

Nate worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines and was also a volunteer fireman for the City of Haslet.  Nate was well known in the Dallas/Fort Worth aviation community, particularly around Hicks Airfield and many of Nate’s former co-workers still stay in contact with his family.

 

We seek to remember Nate's ideals, dreams and passions through the creation of the Nate Abel Flying Club.