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AOPA builds on Fly-In success

December 8, 2016 By Jim Moore

AOPA Fly-Ins for 2017 will offer more to experience—from camping and camaraderie to workshops and clinics providing opportunities to learn new skills, fly more affordably, or make the jump from aircraft renter to owner. Thanks to a tremendous response from attendees and exhibitors, AOPA has expanded the scope of each of the four 2017 Regional Fly-Ins, adding a second day to allow attendees to experience more hands-on aviation, and more of what has drawn praise and sparked enthusiasm from the nearly 44,000 who have attended an AOPA event to date.

  • Aviation enthusiasts set an AOPA Regional Fly-In record by flying 690 aircraft and driving 1,064 automobiles to Bremerton National Airport for the AOPA event. Photo by David Tulis.
  • Good eats served up at the 2014 AOPA Fly-In at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
  • Enjoying a good laugh at the 2014 Spokane, Washington, AOPA Fly-In.
  • Getting off to a fine start at the 2014 AOPA Fly-In held at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
  • A bluegrass band plays during the Friday Barnstormers Party during the 2014 AOPA Fly-In at St. Simons Island, Georgia.
  • Empty tents await campers at AOPA's 2016 Bremerton, Washington, Fly-In. The owners of those tents were enjoying a barbecue dinner and concert at the Friday night Barnstormers Party. Photo by Mike Collins.
  • A future pilot dreams of taking off during the AOPA Fly-In at Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Aug. 22, 2015. Photo by David Tulis.
  • Children use water-based paint and markers to decorate Safe Launch's Cessna 182 during the 2016 AOPA Fly-In at Prescott, Arizona. The exercise is part of a program to combat substance abuse. Photo by Mike Collins.
  • Attendees chat during the AOPA Regional Fly-In at in Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Aug. 22, 2015. Photo by David Tulis.
  • AOPA deployed a big tent for some shade and a movie screening at the 2015 AOPA Fly-In at Salinas, California.
  • Members helped make medical reform a reality, signing petitions like this one posted at AOPA Fly-In events.
  • Who's ready for pancakes? The morning treat will remain on the menu for 2017 AOPA Fly-Ins, and look for some new additions, too.
  • Volunteers made safe, efficient operations possible, and this crew took time out to show some pride during the 2015 AOPA Fly-In at the association's home in Frederick, Maryland.
Jim Moore
Jim Moore
Managing Editor-Digital Media
Digital Media Managing Editor Jim Moore joined AOPA in 2011 and is an instrument-rated private pilot, as well as a certificated remote pilot, who enjoys competition aerobatics and flying drones.
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Topics: Events, AOPA Events, Travel

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