2. How many Scouts
are able to camp at the Flying Circus?
3. Are there any time
when camping is not available?
7. Is Potable water
available?
8. Are restrooms or
showers available?
9. Is cooking
permitted in the campsite?
10. What do we do with
the trash?
11. Is there nearby
shelter in the event of inclement weather?
12. Is the pavilion
available for use?
13. What activities
are available at the Aerodrome during the week or on Saturdays?
14. Can the scouts get
tours of Hangars or Aircraft??
15. Are there any age
requirements for taking a flight in one your aircraft?
16. Can we take an
airplane ride?
17. How much does an
airplane ride cost?
18. Will Photography
and Video be allowed during the entire weekend as well as during the air show?
19. What is the cost
if we stay for the Airshow on Sunday?
Camping is available year-round. However, permission for camping is required.
Camping permission can be obtained by contacting the FCA Scouting coordinator,
Joe Callen (Scouts@FlyingCircusAirshow.com).
Our
facility is large enough to handle multiple troops, and you may not be the only
group camping on the airfield on any given weekend. We have accommodated
Camporee groups of approximately 600 scouts without getting crowded.
Yes, some weekends have been reserved for specific groups,
such as company picnics and scout camporees. Additionally, during the weekend
of the Annual Balloon Festival no camping is permitted.
Camp fires are permitted, but they must be in established fire
rings, attended at all times, and supervised by an adult or a Scout with the
"Fire'em" Chit (or Girl Scout
equivalent). Any deadfall laying in the woods, or cut-wood near the fire rings may be used for the
campfires. During dry periods, Fauquier County may impose burn restrictions,
during those periods open fires may be restricted or prohibited.
That is entirely up to your group, but we do ask that groups
arrive during daylight hours. This is so your group can easily find your
camping area and that you do not disturb other campers. Instructions on
opening/closing of the gates will be provided by the scouting coordinator.
Depending on the size of the group, camping is available in
the picnic area, and in the large field to the right of the main entrance. Four
patrol sized camping areas complete with picnic tables
and fire rings are available in the wooded area at the back of this field. The
scouting coordinator will assign you to an area based on your needs and the
number, size and composition of the groups camping that weekend. Groups camping in the areas adjacent to the
Pavilion and picnic area must strike camp by 11:00 on Sunday to allow our
customers to have access to these facilities.
There
are several water spigots available, they are located
at the corner of the Flying Circus Staff area located near the ticket booth, at
the rear of the snack bar, and behind the restroom building. Water is only
available during the airshow season (May-Oct). In the off season (Nov-April)
the water is shut off when we winterize the facility. So, you must be prepared
to bring your own water supply during our off-season.
YES,
during the airshow season we have restrooms available, there are also several
port-a-johns year round. There are no showers yet, but we are looking into
adding shower facilities in the near future. The restrooms are not to be used
for dish washing. Note that during the off season (Nov-April)
the water is shut off when we winterize, and the restroom facility is closed
& locked.
Cooking is allowed in the campsite; please ensure that all
food and trash is disposed of properly. Please do not dig “grease pits” for
disposal.
There is a large green dumpster at the far end of the parking
area (past the restroom building). All trash is to be placed INSIDE the
dumpster (NOT ON TOP! – Yes, every year someone does this!). There are several trash cans around the
facility; these are not to be used to dispose of your troop’s trash from
camping. These cans are set up every Sunday morning by our ground crew in
preparation for the airshow crowd – It is not fair for them to have to clean-up
trash left by troops that are too lazy to walk their trash all the way down to
the dumpster.
We have a large (30x60) Pavilion that will provide shelter
for a large group.
The pavilion has many picnic tables that can be used during
the campout (if multiple units are camping, please share the facility with the
other units). On Sundays, the pavilion
may be rented out by a group (signs will be place on the picnic tables). If the
Pavilion is rented, you must be prepared to relinquish the facility. If the
pavilion is not rented, then it is open to all who wish to use it.
There are no Flying Circus provided activities on non-airshow
days.
If one of the Flying Circus staff is available, they are
usually happy to give a short tour and talk about the aircraft. If it
preferable that just one of the scout leaders make the request, rather than have
the entire troop descend on them.
No. However, the pilot has the final decision on any
passenger flights. Scouts younger than 8-9, will be better off in the Cub or
Champ (closed cockpit), or flying with a parent/leader in the dual passenger,
open cockpit Waco. All others should have no problem flying in the open cockpit
aircraft.
BSA
requires that each Pack/Troop complete and submit a "Flying Permit Application"
to Council (NCAC). Accompanying the Flying Permit, must be an "Activity
Consent Form" for each scout that will take a flight. The “Activity Consent Form” form must be
signed by both parents. These forms are available on the Scout Weekend section
of the Flying Circus web site:(http://www.flyingcircusairshow.com/scoutweekend.html)
There
are several type of airplane rides available, they include the closed cockpit
Cub or Champ ride, The Standard Ope Cockpit Ride (and
Double Ride in the Waco), and an The Aerobatic Ride. Each is price differently,
but all prices can be found on the “Rides” webpage: (http://www.flyingcircusairshow.com/rides.html). Please note that BSA Policy does not permit
scouts to participate in Aerobatic rides as part of a scout event.
Yes, and if the pictures turn out well, please send a link to
the Flying Circus Webmaster (webmaster@flyingcircusairshow.com)
and he might use them on the website..
Units
and individuals that wish to remain for the Sunday Airshow are invited to do
so. The scout rates are listed below:
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Daisy/Brownie/Girl
Scouts (3-12 yrs.) --- $2.00
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Cub/Webelos/Boy
Scouts (3-12 yrs. ) --- $2.00
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Girl Scouts/Boy
Scouts/Adult Leaders --- $5.00