Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
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Do you accept credit cards or checks?
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Can I purchase airshow tickets in advance?
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How far in advance do you let everyone know that
the airshow has been canceled?
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How do I find out if the airshow has been
canceled?
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How far in advance do you let people know that
the airshow has been canceled?
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When do you start/end the airplane rides?
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How can I make sure I get my airplane ride
before the airshow?
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Can I reserve an airplane ride in advance?
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Can I choose the airplane I want to ride in?
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What if I have a gift certificate for and
airplane ride?
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Are there public restrooms available?
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Is the airshow accessible to persons in a
wheelchair, or that require assistance walking?
The Airshow starts at 2:20, and runs about 90 minutes, after
the airshow we allow the audience to come on to the airfield and meet the
pilots and other airshow performers for about 30 minutes.
Cash or checks is accepted for
entrance to the airshow, but we do accept both Visa and MasterCard for gift
shop and airplane rides. The snack bar (Fifi’s Café), only accepts cash.
No, tickets can only be purchased at the gate on the day of
the show.
We try to let everyone know as soon as possible on the day of
the show. Weather predictions are not always reliable, and the weather in DC or
Fairfax, may be quite different then what we see in Bealeton. Usually we post
the cancellation notice between 09:00-10:00.
A cancellation notice is posted on the scrolling banner message
on the Flying Circus Airshow home page. Additionally, the voice mail on our
phone (540-439-8661) is updated with a cancellation notice. Your best option is
to check the phone message, as it can be updated immediately from the airport.
We try to let everyone know as soon as possible on the day of
the show. Weather predictions are not always reliable, and the weather in DC or
Fairfax, may be quite different then what we see in Bealeton.
We open the gate (and start the ride operation) at 11:00, and
continue until about 1:45. After the airshow (~4:30) we resume the ride
operation until all rides are finished, or it gets too late to continue flying.
The simple answer is to buy your ride ticket early. If you delay until 1:30 to buy you ticket,
you may have to wait until after the airshow when we resume the ride operation.
All our airplane rides are on a first-come, first served
basis. All our ride tickets are numbered, and they are called out in that
order.
Our pilots take turns in rotation to distribute the rides evenly
amongst all pilots. We will try to accommodate special requests for a
particular pilot or aircraft. But we may have to send other riders up ahead of
you until that pilot/airplane comes up in the rotation. Additionally, if you are requesting a particular
aircraft for a standard ride, and the aircraft is primarily used for aerobatic
rides, or double (two passenger) ride, you may have to wait until all those specialty rides are finished before we could put
you in the airplane for a standard ride.
Yes they are --- But there are a few restrictions ….. And a
cautionary note:
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Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
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Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets
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Pet owners are responsible for insuring that their pets do not
become a nuisance to our other customers.
Please note that our pyrotechnics and aircraft are sometimes
quite loud during the show, so please keep this in mind if your pet does not
react well to sudden loud noises.
Gift certificates are redeemed at the gift shop, and you will be
issued a ride ticket.
Yes
we have restrooms. Our restrooms are
clean, spacious, and handicapped accessible.
There
is handicapped parking in the area immediately behind the audience seating area. Depending on the row you wish to sit in, it
is only 10-50 feet from the car to a bench.
You are also welcome to bring your own lawn chairs and sit in the same
area. The area is grass covered, but it
is mowed & quite level. This area is
also adjacent to the restrooms.