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The VAF planning committee is busy making plans for the
20111
edition of the Valkaria Air Fest, and they expect it to be even
better than past events! Stay tuned for further
information, and be sure to add February 19th to your calendar for one
of the Space Coast's favorite fun family events!
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At
Valkaria
Airport
(X59)
Saturday,
February
20,
2010
Main
activities 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Night airshow starts around 6:00 pm
Rain
Date:
Feb.
21
Printable Flyer
ADMISSION:
Adults: $10 at gate
Youth 7-16: $7 at gate
Kids under 7: FREE!!
Flying In: Anyone arriving
in an Experimental (Homebuilt), Ultralight, Vintage/Antique show
aircraft, active Military aircraft, or a Warbird will be admitted for
free. Occupants of ALL other aircraft types pay regular admission.
FLYING
IN:
All aircraft and ultralights
are welcome!
NOTAMs,
airspace/runway
closures,
and
special
procedures
will
be
in
effect.
GET
A BRIEFING BEFORE DEPARTURE... NO EXCEPTIONS!
Important info for aviators will be updated on our Pilot
Info page.
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The
Space Coast aviation community is coming together again to put on this
fun event so that our many friends and neighbors in the communities of
Grant-Valkaria, Malabar, Palm Bay, Micco, Melbourne, Viera, Sebastian,
Vero Beach, and surrounding areas can get the chance to visit and learn
more about the many exciting things taking place at Valkaria Airport
and all along the Space Coast. We have planned a day of family-friendly
FUN and educational activities for all ages, and would be honored for
you to visit us at the "aviation jewel of South Brevard" to find out
more about the excitement happening at YOUR local airport!
VAF 2010 is produced by the Valkaria
Aviation Association. The Pancake Breakfast is sponsored by
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1288 (Valkaria) and EAA
Chapter 866 (Titusville).
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Scheduled Events
In the months and weeks leading up to the Valkaria
Air Fest, we work hard to arrange for a wide variety of interesting
activities, aircraft, displays and vendors to be on hand. This list is
only a PARTIAL list of activities, as additional events and activities
are added we will update it... so check back often!
If you would like to become a participant in
Valkaria Air Fest 2010, please let us know!
- Two Air Shows - Daytime and
Twilight!
See beautiful aerobatics and other aerial
demonstrations! The first session will be held mid-day... but you
REALLY don't want to miss the rare treat of TWILIGHT AEROBATICS!
During the day features performances by World Champion Patty Wagstaff, James Bond Pilot Corky Fornof, Aeroshell's
Gene McNeely in his T-6 Texan, John Black flying his Super
Decathlon, Fred Cabanas in his thoroughbred Pitts Special
S-2C biplane, and other amazing aerial flights by Mark Sorenson, & Chuck Vincent, parachuting
demonstrations by Skydive Sebastian,
High-Performance
Flybys including the famed P-51 Mustang, racing aircraft,
warbirds, and others. In the evening, we will be treated to an
awe-inspiring display of nighttime aerobatic routines while hot air
balloons will light up the grounds in a "balloon glow". For the
latest details on scheduled airshow performers, visit our Air Show
Info page.
- Static Aircraft Displays
See aircraft of all types up close!
Ultralights, Homebuilts, Warbirds, Gyrocopters, Powered Parachutes,
Helicopters, Hang Gliders, Hot-Air Balloons, Biplanes, Aerobatic
Planes, Sailplanes, Racers, General Aviation aircraft, etc.
Just a few
of 2008's static-display aircraft:
- History Hangar
One of the most unique features of the
Valkaria Air Fest is the opportunity to meet many aviators who have had
amazing and historic experiences. We plan to again have many of these
fine folks on hand to share their amazing stories with you! Last year
we were honored to host many original Tuskegee Airmen, legendary
fighter aces, combat pilots who flew everything from fighters and
bombers to spy planes, interesting historical presentations, and more.
We anticipate that many of last yeasrs's participants will be back this
year, and others will join us for the first time.
For details on last year's History Hangar attendees, go to our VAF
2009 Archives page.
- Aircraft Rides
You
can
experience
the
rare
thrill
and
history
of
flying in some of
aviation's most legendary training aircraft, and we're looking to add
some even more impressive flight experience opportunities this time
around! We have a variety of aircraft rides scheduled to be available
in a range of aircraft, including:
- 1942 Stearman PT-17 biplane -
The famed primary trainer which introduced many new pilot candidates to
the world of flight before and during World War 2. This PT-17 had TWO
seats up front, allowing folks to share a nostalgic, exhilarating, open
cockpit biplane ride with a friend! (Operated by John Lumley)
- Robinson R-44 Helicopter - Take
a scenic tour of the area in a modern-day helicopter... with the
family, a friend, or by yourself! (Operated by Fly High Helicopters)
- Pitts Special S2-C - Airshow
pilot Fred Cabanas will be offering aerobatic flight experiences in his
Pitts Special S2-C aerobatic biplane... join one of the masters for the
ride of a lifetime in one the premiere aerobatic airplanes... no prior
experience necessary!
- Other rides will be added
soon!
- Hot
Air
Balloon
Glow
 As
the
sun
sets,
guests
viewed
the
magical
sight
of
balloons lighting up
the twilight during the hot-air balloon glow. These events are both
beautiful and participatory... balloon owners enjoy having folks help
out with setting up, taking down, and holding down their balloons!
Helping out is lots of fun and you don't need any prior experience.
Bring the kids and/or grandkids... and be sure to bring your camera.
This was said by many to be one of the most beautiful sights they'd
ever seen!
- Aviation Organizations, Schools
& Manufacturers
 See
exhibits by many aviation organizations, schools and manufacturers
- Good Food & Refreshments
Enjoy good food and drink
at nominal prices... our aim is to help you avoid having to break the
bank just to feed the family! A variety of food and drink vendors will
be open all day long. We will begin the day with an expanded version of
our traditional monthly Pancake Breakfast, for only $4. Breakfast will
be available from 7:30 am until 11:00 am and is jointly sponsored by EAA Chapter
1288 (Valkaria), EAA Chapter 866 (Titusville), EAA Chapter 724 (Merritt Island), and EAA Chapter 288 (Spruce Creek/Daytona Beach).
- DEMONSTRATIONS:
- Powered Parachutes
(PPC's) and Powered Paragliders (PPG's)
 These slow, simple,
low-cost, and easy-to-fly aircraft are a great way to enjoy the view
from above at a leisurely pace! Our local PPC aviators put on a great
show as they sail by gracefully overhead. Those that come early
for the pancake breakfast will be treated to several dozen PPG pilots
foot-launching, flying, and landing near the in-field.
Courtesy of Time2Fly.biz
- Classic Car, Motorcycle and Boat
Show
VAF isn't just aircraft! We are pleased to
host a Classic Car and Motorcyle rally in cooperation with Vintage Vehicles of Florida. This year we are
adding boats to our show. Come see some of the finest, rarest and most
unique vehicles from the air, land and sea. All in one place!
(Please
note that all events and participants are
subject to change)
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| THANK YOU to all of our guests, vendors,
pilots, sponsors, volunteers, and participants! Valkaria Air Fest 2009
was a real success, with beautiful weather, lots of people, two great
airshows, and a stunning variety of aircraft arriving throughout the
day. We look forward to doing it again in 2010! We encourage comments
and suggestions from anyone who attended, to help us make it even
better for next year... please let us know what you
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| Photo by Roger Scruggs |
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