Eagle's Nest Projects of North Texas

09/22/2026

🏈✈️ FALL FOOTBALL IS HERE — AND SO ARE THE FLYOVERS! ✈️🏈

There’s nothing quite like Thursday Night Lights, and this fall we’re adding a little aviation excitement to the mix!

Eagle’s Nest Projects of North Texas is proud to support the McKinney ISD Aviation Academy and its student pilots. Our student pilots and mentors will be taking to the skies for a special flyover at the McKinney Lions just before kickoff.

Our student pilots will be flying the Van's Aircraft RV-12iS they built.

Come out early, enjoy the tailgate, support our Lions, and look to the sky! 🇺🇸✈️🦁

📅 Thursday Night
🔥 Tailgate: 5:30 PM
✈️ Flyover: Right before kickoff
📍 McKinney High School – Stadium Parking Lot B2

🌭 FIRST 50 FREE!
The first 50 guests will receive a FREE hot dog, chips & water!
The flyover is more than just a great way to start a football game — it’s a celebration of aviation, STEM education, and the opportunities available to our students. Eagle’s Nest Projects of North Texas is proud to help introduce the next generation to aviation and give students the opportunity to experience flight firsthand.
Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, family and friends — and show your LIONS PRIDE! 🦁💙💛

Eagle’s Nest Projects of North Texas
Building airplanes. Building pilots. Building the future of aviation.

McKinney High School McKinney Independent School District McKinney Aviation Collin College

08/07/2026

We’re honored to welcome back the dedicated McKinney ISD staff, teachers, and administrators for the 2026-2027 school year.

To help kick off Convocation, Eagle’s Nest Projects, and our mentors and student pilots, proudly conducted a four-ship flyover in recognition of the incredible educators and leaders who inspire our next generation.

Thank you for your commitment to our students and our community. We wish everyone a safe, exciting, and successful school year!

04/25/2026

✈️ Support the Future of Aviation in McKinney ISD! ✈️

Friends & family—our Aviation Booster Club needs your help! We’re raising funds to support the McKinney Aviation Department, benefiting students from McKinney High, McKinney Boyd, and McKinney North.

Your donation helps provide critical technology, supplies, and resources to ensure the success of this growing program and give students the tools they need to thrive.

Every contribution makes a difference!

💡 Want to make an even bigger impact? Check if your employer offers matching donations and double your support!

Please consider donating and sharing this post to help us spread the word. Thank you for supporting our students and investing in their future! 🚀

Please contact us privately for corporate donations or to donate to Eagle's Nest Projects directly.

Thank you for viewing our fundraising page. Please support our Aviation Department! Any donation is greatly appreciated! Go McKinney ISD!

10/24/2025

Students from the McKinney school district’s aviation program performing a 2-ship fly over before tonight’s McKinney Boyd vs McKinney High football game in a Vans RV-12 that they built A special thank you to the TKI controllers who put up with these shenanigans.

09/28/2023

Legend Aircraft is sponsoring and hosting this years finals for the National STOL Series at our home airport in Sulphur Springs, TX.

Come see the Legend team as well as the Legend AL18 and MOAC pilots that will be competing.

For event information feel free to check out on their social media or www.nationalstol.com.

09/28/2023

Our students are working hard to build their RV-12

09/16/2023

Join us today! Our open house is 10am -1pm.

Come see our student built airplanes, both flying and under construction. Recruiters from major airlines, colleges and flight schools will be here. Food trucks for lunch.

All are welcome. Need not be a MISD student.

1476 Industrial Blvd, McKinney, Texas.

NOTAM: TKI runway is closed.

09/11/2023

Five days until our open house!

We will have airline recruiters, flight schools, and employers all available for your questions.

Come hungry, we will have a food truck on site.

This event is open to anyone interested in aviation, not just MISD students.

Saturday, Sept. 16 10am-1pm

1476 Industrial Blvd
McKinney, Texas

07/14/2023

Congratulations to one of our former students, Nathan Thornsby on earning his CFI certificate! Keep up the good work!

06/28/2023