FAQ's about the Festival of FLIGHT
We need Volunteers
Volunteers are critical to the success of our fly-in. Please discover the rewards and benefits that come from a few hours of your time.
Hours, admission, and general information
- June 14th and June 15th
- Gate hours are 8AM to 5PM Saturday and 8AM to 4PM on Sunday for drive-in public
- $15 for all adults. Children 13 and under are free
- Each passenger in an in-coming airplane - $5.00
- EAA members 14 and up - $10.00 (with ID)
- Active and retired military - $10.00 (with ID)
- Pancake breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning from 8 to 11 AM
- Youth Tent with activities for our younger guests
- On-field activities include:
- No pets will be admitted past the Admission Gate. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THEM IN YOUR CAR!
Aviation
- Full time dedicated Ultralight/Light Aircraft and Powered Parachute area
- Static display ramp area in front of the Terminal Building for the Show planes for the following classifications:
- Homebuilt, custom
- Homebuilt, kit
- Antique (1903-1945)
- Classic (1946-1955)
- The Warbirds, Ultralights and Rotorcraft will be directed to park in special designated areas. These classifications of aircraft are eligible to be judged after they register at Aircraft Registration and receive a judging prop card.
- There will also be radio controlled aircraft displays.
Accommodations and Camping
- Discount Motel Accommodations
- Camping and RV parking, $10 per night plus admission to the Fly-In, except for volunteers working 4 hours. No hookups or showers but limited electricity is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Full time dedicated Under the Wing camping, no charge. No hookups or showers.
For those people who volunteer and work at least four hours, there is a very special Volunteer Dinner on Saturday night.
The Virginia Aviation Council accepts no responsibility or liability for animal actions or safety during either set up, the Fly-In or tear down. Any pet in the campground MUST remain on a leash at all times.
Field Layout
