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Mid-Continental Gathering (Valley View, TX)

10-11-2026, 12:00 AM - 10-18-2026, 11:59 PM

Jared Hartzell
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About the Gathering

The Mid Continent Gathering returns to Hardy Field for a full week of Rotorway and rotorcraft fellowship.

The event is open to all rotorcraft and RSVP'd public and is planned for October 11th–18th, 2026.

Getting to be a habit! The first Hardy Field gathering was held in 2019.
Please register as early as possible so Jim can get an accurate headcount for event planning.

Quick Details

Dates: October 11th – 18th, 2026
Location: Hardy Field (3XA1), Valley View, Texas
Event: Mid Continent Edition / Rotorway Gathering
Who: All rotorcraft & RSVP'd public welcome
Contact: Jim Hardy
Phone: (940) 902-3210
Email: jehardy@ntin.net
Website: hardy-field.com

What to Expect

🚁

All Rotorcraft Welcome

Rotorways and other rotorcraft are welcome at the Mid Continent gathering.

🧭

Fly-Out Events

Occasional breakfast, lunch and dinner flights or take a stroll through the river run!

🏆

Games & Activities

Plan on wrenching, flying, visiting, and good times with fellow rotorcraft owners, pilots and anyone else interested.

🌤️

October at Hardy Field

Average temperatures of 45–75° and average wind of 11.

Planning to Attend?

Please register through the event website so the organizers can plan as accurately as possible.
You can also reply to this thread and let us know:

How many people are coming with you
Whether you are bringing a Rotorway or other rotorcraft
What day you plan to arrive

Pilot note: All attendees and pilots will be asked to sign a waiver, and all operations are at your own risk.

For the latest event information, registration details, and any updates, visit
hardy-field.com or contact Jim directly.

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