Chad Thumann

Chad Thumann is currently Chief Executive Officer of Sideline Investments LLC, A real-estate development and investment company established in 2012. Sideline Investments has been a key partner in bringing quality living communities to the Houston Area.

At the age of 23, Mr. Thumann created his first company. After 18 years as a road, plant, and pipeline construction contractor, Mr. Thumann sold his company and launched a new career as a real estate investor and developer.    

Mr. Thumann was born and raised in Pearland, Texas where he still resides. He is a graduate of Pearland High School. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Houston.

He has a greater love for his country, state, county, and city. He volunteers and serves his community in a multitude of ways. In addition to Lone Star Flight Museum Board of Directors, he also serves on the Pearland Lions Club, Pearland Prosperity Committee, Brazoria County Sheriff’s awareness program, Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo Committeemen, and  Pearland City Council, position 6. Past contributions include serving as the Former Chairman of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation, Brazoria County ARB, Brazoria County ESD commissioner and Former Forgotten Angels Foundation Board.   

Mr. Thumann is an Avid fixed wing and rotorcraft pilot. His love for aviation started young with radio controlled modeling competitions. He soloed his first aircraft at age 16. He has been blessed with the opportunities to ride and fly in a variety of vintage and high performance aircraft. Some of his favorite aircraft include the T-6 Texan, S-43 Sikorsky, and the Hughes 500 helicopter.

Mr. Thumann is married to Tomorrow Orsak. Together, they have four children Mason, Braden, Katelyn and a Vizsla puppy named Ruby. Mr. Thumann’s hobbies include wine making, flying, collecting of vintage gas and aviation memorabilia, vintage cars and aircraft.

Upcoming Hangar Closure Notice

The Heritage Hangar will be closed
Sun., Nov. 2, 2025, for a private event.

The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits will remain OPEN!
Enjoy $3 off Admission & Plan Your Visit Today!

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed

Friday, October 10, 2025, for a private event.

We’ll resume normal business hours on

Saturday, October 11 from 10am – 5pm.

Hangar Closure Notice

 

Our Heritage Hangar will be closed

Thursday, October 9, 2025 for private event preparation. The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits will remain open. Enjoy discounted admission all day!

Please note: The museum will be closed Friday, October 10 for the private event. 

Regular museum hours will resume on Saturday, October 11 from 10am – 5pm.

Heritage Hangar Closure – Thursday, September 18 at 1pm.

The Waltrip Hangar and all other exhibits remain open. The Heritage Hangar will reopen Friday during regular museum hours.

Museum Closure

 

The Museum will be closed on

Thurs., December 25, 2025, for Christmas.

Happy Holidays from LSFM!

We’ll reopen with normal hours on

Fri., December 26, 2025 (10AM – 5PM)

Holiday Hours

Wed., Nov. 26 – Early Closure at 3pm.

Thurs., Nov. 27 – Closed for Thanksgiving.
Warm Thanksgiving wishes to you from all of us at Lone Star Flight Museum!

We’ll reopen with normal hours on Fri., Nov. 28, 2025 (10AM – 5PM).
Check out our Thanksgiving Break Day Camps!

Museum Closure Notice

 

The  Museum will be closed

Thurs., Nov 13 and Fri., Nov 14, 2025, in preparation for our JetSetters Ball – Destination: Paris!

We’ll resume with normal hours on Sat., Nov. 15 (10AM – 5PM)

Come check out the reintroduction of our 2020 exhibit: Fight to the Finish! 

Museum Closure

 

The Museum will be closed from

Sat., Oct. 18 and Sun., Oct. 19, 2025 to participate in Wings Over Houston!

Come See Us at the airshow!

We’ll resume normal museum hours on

Tues., Oct. 21 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

The Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed

Saturday, October 4, 2025, for the 7th Annual Hangar Bash!

Join the Fun! Buy Tickets Now!

We’ll resume normal business hours on

Sun., Oct. 5 – Noon – 5PM.

Upcoming Closure Notice

 

Lone Star Flight Museum will be closed on

Friday and Saturday, September 12-13, 2025, for a private event.

We’ll reopen with normal hours on 

Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12PM – 5PM.