WACO, Texas — As a new FBO, the management at Waco Flying Service knew that the décor had to be something special in order for customers to experience the home-away-from home they’d hope to create. They also wanted the facility to harken back to the golden days of general aviation and speak to the company’s humble beginnings as a small flight school.
Pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike know that nothing portrays that feeling like the aviation art of Lakeland, Florida’s Sam Lyons.
“It was a no-brainer for us,” says FBO president Clark Brooks. “We get the opportunity to fill our walls with amazing art, and the customer has the opportunity to take home a unique gift.”
The company’s hallways have a decidedly “yellow” theme: WFS is a dealer and factory-authorized training center for the American Legend Cub, and most of the staff members have an affinity for Sam’s Piper-Cub oriented prints.
“We actually picked a set of semifinalists and had a vote for the prints we’d originally carry,” says Brooks. “Most of our FBO staff are either pilots or student pilots, so we feel we have a pretty good idea of what our customers will like.”
The wall art is already a hit, he noted.
“Sam is a matchless artist,” says chief flight instructor Aaron Dabney. “It’s a real joy being surrounded by that kind of imagery all day, and it kind of makes you remember why you love doing this (job) in the first place.”
For more information: WacoFlyingService.com
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Yes! Sam Lyons is a matchless artist. His artwork is a perfect blend of realism and joyful color. Every picture tells a story. I’d love to see more images!