2008
May Day Fly-In & Air Show
May
9-11, 2008
The Valdez
May Day Fly-In & Air Show isn't your ordinary Fly-In! Come
experience the most unique Bush Plane competition in the Western
United States. It's truly the only one of it's kind and it's waiting
for you!!!!
2008 Schedule of Events
View Clips From the 2007 Show!
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Pilot Information
Competition Rules
Participate in the various events and test your skills with some of the best Bush Pilots in the World. Fly Prince William Sound and experience an array of landing surfaces in the Poker Run. Test your supply dropping skills in the Flour Bombing, and don't forget the Short-Field Take-Off and Landings.
Pilot Registration
Poker Run Safety Sheet and Rules
Poker Run WAY-POINTS
Approach to Hook Point (Leg 4 Poker Run)
Poker Run Map
Pilots need to exercise extreme caution when coming into Valdez for the Fly-In, PAVD is a non-controlled airport. Unlike last year when the tower was activated for the fly-in this year it WILL BE UP TO US PILOTS TO KEEP IT SAFE. There will be someone in the tower for most of the weekend but they are there for advisement purposes only, they will assist you all they can, but your safety is up to you, please call your traffic. The Valdez CTAF is 122.9, please be professional and safe, hope to see you in Valdez May 9-11
Vendor/Exhibitor Information
Take to opportunity to get your products in front of over 100 Pilots and 500+ Spectators at this event. Ample booth space and located right by the competition vendors at the Valdez May Day Fly-In and Air Show don't miss any of the action!
Vendor/Exhibitor Information Sheet
Vendor/Exhibitor Booth Layout
Vendor/Exhibitor Registration
Sponsorship Information
The Annual May Day Fly-In & Air Show in Valdez, Alaska has quickly become the aviation event of the year. The 2007 Fly-In drew more pilots, vendors and spectators than ever before. The pilot competitions really got the crowd going with the spectacular STOL (Short Landing/Short Take Off) and Flour Bombing. Adding to the excitement was Unusual Attitudes’ daring stunt shows, a US Coast Guard Helicopter simulated rescue and a team of skydivers.
The Fly-In is currently the largest bush pilot competition in North America with over 166 aircraft attending. An estimated 500 travelers witnessed the 3 day event, helping to stimulate our town’s economy. The Valdez Fly-In & Air Show not only provides an opportunity to promote economic development and tourism in Valdez, it also demonstrates the importance of aviation in Alaska. The 5th Annual May Day Fly-In & Air Show will feature all of our classic venues with expectations of exceeding last year’s record breaking 19 foot Take!
The Valdez Fly-In Association values and appreciates the support received by all of our generous sponsors, contributors and volunteers of 2007. With over thirty committee and volunteer members, this event is an excellent example of teamwork within the Alaskan workforce and aviation community. It would be a great opportunity and benefit to have your support in 2008.
Currently, the Valdez Fly-In Association is soliciting sponsorship for the 5th Annual May Day Fly-In to be held May 9-11, 2008. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Randy Maag
President, Valdez Fly-In Association
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Registration
Visitor Information
Not a Pilot? Don't have a Plane? NO PROBLEM! The Valdez May Day Fly-In is for everyone. Walk the Vendor Booths and see what's new and exciting in the aviation world, pick up some great food, or find your own May Day Fly-In T-shirt or Hat.
Sit back and watch the pilots drop flour Bombs from 500 feet! Don't forget the exciting Short Field Take off and Landings, some of the best pilots compete to see who can take off in the shortest distance possible, and then turnaround and attempt to land in less than 200 feet.
Throughout the event there will be wonderful demonstrations, Sky-Divers, a Coast Guard Rescue Simulation, and a white knuckle, breathe taking aerobatic performance.
Admission is FREE so bring the whole family! Children can compete in the balsa wood plane competition for great prizes! There is something for everyone. SEE YOU IN VALDEZ!
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