Virginia airshow season is upon us! Below is a list of airshows and fly-ins taking place across the Commonwealth. Feel free to add to your calendars.September 4
The 19th Annual Louisa County Airshow will take place from 11a.m.- 4 p.m. at Louisa County Airport/Freeman Field. Aerobatic performances, aircraft static displays, radio-controlled model airplanes, food, music, face painting, balloons, aircraft rides (fee), exhibits and more. For more information, contact Dawn Pickhardt Howard at 540-967-0050 or dawnp@nexet.net.
September 10-12
EAA's "Salute to Veterans" B-17 Tour will stop at Leesburg Executive Airport. EAA Chapter 186 will be hosting the event. This one-of-a-kind tour brings the beautifully restored B-17 Flying Fortress "Aluminum Overcast" to local airports across the nation for flight experiences and walk-through tours. Out of more than 12,000 that were built, this aircraft is one of a handful of airworthy B-17's still flying. To reserve a seat on a flight or get more information, call 800-359-6217 or visit http://www.b17.org/.
September 11
Front Royal Annual Airshow will be held from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Front Royal-Warren County Airport. The event includes Flying Circus, warbirds, static displays, aerobatics, antique autos, airplane pull competition, hot air balloons and more. The event is sponsored by Warren County. For more information, contact Reginald Cassagnol at 540-635-3570 or mailto:CGACASS@yahoo.com.
September 18
Stafford Rotary’s 6th Annual Wings and Wheels Festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Stafford Regional Airport. The event includes a fly-In, car show, bike show, Chick-Fil-A cow drop, Young Eagle flights, warbirds, experimental and vintage aircraft. For more information, contact Ed Wallis at 540-658-9313 or mailto:info@StaffordAirport.com%20.
September 19
New London Fly-In will take place from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at New London Airport in Forest.. All day family fun, aircraft displays, old engines, old cars, all-American breakfast and lunch, kids games and more. For more information contact David Miller at 540-586-5155 or millerrv6@verizon.net or newlondonairport.com.
September 23-26
"Let Freedom Ring" will take place from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Lonesome Pine Airport in Wise. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1416, the event honors veterans, pays tribute to those who have fallen, and educates children. There will be static displays and fly-bys of warbirds. For more information, contact Bob Spera at 276-328-5300 or liberty@mounet.com or visit libertyflyingservice.com.
September 25
2010 Dulles Family Day & Plane Pull will be held at Washington Dulles International Airport. A benefit for Special Olympics Virginia, the pull is a fun team competition to see which group can pull a 164,000+ pound Airbus the fastest. Teams are made up of 25 members, who all line up adjacent to a huge rope attached to the aircraft. The starter signals when to start and starts the stopwatch. After the team pulls the aircraft 12 feet, the stopwatch stops and the elapsed time is recorded as the team score. But it's more than just a Plane Pull! An entire festival has grown up around the competition and features a wide range of events and activities for the entire family. Come check out the car show, aircraft displays, exhibitor areas, games, & rides in the Kids Corner, live music, concessions and more! There’s even a School Bus Pull for the kids. For more information, visit http://www.planepull.com/
September 25
Wings & Wheels is an annual car and air show located at Hummel Airfield in Topping. This rain-or-shine festival provides a great all-day experience for family and friends. In addition to dozens of automobiles and aircraft, food and craft vendors are located throughout the festival grounds for all visitors. There is free admittance for visitors; however, donations are appreciated. Parking is also available within walking distance with an appreciated $5.00 donation to the fire department. For more information, visit http://www.wingsandwheels.us/
September 25
Twin County Airport Open House is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities include a classic car drive, fly-in, live entertainment by Legacy, and static displays of military aircraft, helicopters, biplanes, power parachutes, and radio-controlled aircraft demos. Please bring a lawn chair. For more information, contact Dave Ritter at 276-728-4504.
October 2-3
EAA Chapter 186 "Flyin & Cruisin Festival" will be held from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Winchester Regional Airport. Two days of family fun including pancake breakfast each day, fly-in aircraft, classic and antique cars, youth activities including moon bounce and Young Eagles rides (Saturday only). Berlin Airlift C-54 "Spirit of Freedom" on display with a candy drop on Sunday. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 186. For more information, contact Rich Largent at (301) 801-3725 or mailto:snooksflyer@verizon.net
October 9
Air Fest 2010 will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Culpeper Regional Airport. Static displays of aircraft from vintage planes to modern jets, an airshow to see these planes in flight, fun for the whole family, and more. Admission is free. For more information, contact Tanya Woodward at (540) 825-8280 or twoodward@culpepercounty.gov or visit http://www.culpeperairport.com/.
October 16
Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an open house. More details to come.
October 22
Fifth Annual Aviation Education Expo hosted by ProJet Aviation at Leesburg Executive Airport. For more information contact Julie O'Brien, Director of Marketing at 877-PRO-JET1 or mailto:julie@projetaviation.com.
October 23
Leesburg Executive Airport Airshow will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information contact, Tim Deike at (703) 737-7126 or tdeike@leesburgva.gov.
