A fly-in is an event where pilots are invited to “fly-in” their aircraft and put them on display for visitors and fellow pilots. Fly-ins can be aimed at specific aircraft, such as taildraggers, warbirds, experimental aircraft or specific aircraft models, or they can be open to all. They're sometimes also combined with other events such as air shows, car shows, or airport open houses.
Fly-ins are often organized along with a meal, such as a BBQ or breakfast fly-in, where food is offered to participants and spectators for a small donation.
In recent years, Edmonton Airports has hosted Fly-In/Open House events at both Cooking Lake Airport and Villeneuve Airport during the summer months. Watch this website for details about upcoming Fly-In/Open Houses as they are scheduled.
Upcoming Events
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Aviation enthusiasts are invited to attend an open house and fly-in, August 23, at Cooking Lake Airport, one of Edmonton Airports’ general aviation facilities.
Don’t get hungry while you explore Cooking Lake Airport – Edmonton Airports is pleased to provide a free barbecue lunch for all who attend. Donations will gladly be accepted in support of Hope Air, a national charity that covers the cost of airfare for Canadians who need to travel far distances for medical treatment.
Date and Time:
Saturday, August 23, 2008
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
*Rain or shine
Location:
Cooking Lake Airport is located in Strathcona County, south of Sherwood Park, on Range Road 221. From Edmonton, take the Sherwood Park Freeway eastbound and continue as it becomes Wye Road in Sherwood Park. Turn right (south) onto Range Road 221 and continue until you reach the airport.