1. How many Scouts are able to camp at the
Flying Circus?
3. Are there any time when camping is not
available?
4. Is Potable water available?
5. Are there real restrooms or just
port-a-johns available?
10. Where can we unload all of our equipment?
11. Are there picnic tables available?
12. Is cooking permitted in the campsite?
13. What do we do with the trash?
14. Is there nearby shelter in the event of
inclement weather?
15. Is the pavilion available for use?
16. What activities are available at the
Aerodrome during the week or on Saturdays?
17. Can the scouts get tours of Hangars or
Aircraft??
18. Can we take an airplane ride?
19. Are there any age requirements for taking a
flight in one your aircraft?
20. How much does an airplane ride cost?
21. What is the cost if we stay for the Airshow
on Sunday?
22. Will Photography and Video be allowed
during the entire weekend as well as during the air show?
There
a number of factors, but primarily it is based the unit type (shown below) and
number of attendees:
A. Camporees. Camporees are organized structured events with a
single leadership group that handles registration, camping assignments, and logistics.
Our facility has accommodated Camporee groups of approximately 600 scouts
without getting crowded.
B. Troop/Patrol (BSA & GSA) Camping. These are older (10-18) scouts,
that are usually more experienced in camping and are used to camping as
a unit and camping around other units.
We can usually accommodate multiple Troops/Patrols, but try to keep it
to 1 – 4 units at a time.
C. Cub Scouts. Camp only as Packs. Because Pack camping is
Family Camping there is a mixture of Cub Leaders, Cub Scouts, Parents, Siblings
and sometimes Boy Scout Den Chiefs. These groups generally have little unit
camping experience and their campsites tend to be very spread out. Due to the somewhat chaotic (but fun) nature
of Pack campouts, we generally limit camping to on two packs at a time.
D. Daisy/Brownie/Juniors. Usually inexperienced in unit camping, but tend
to camp in smaller groups than Pack camping. Can accommodate multiple units but
try to keep it to 1 – 4 units at a time.
E. Other Youth Groups & Mixed Groups. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.
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).
Yes, some weekends have been reserved for specific groups or
other special events such as company picnics and scout camporees. Additionally,
during the weekend of the Annual Balloon Festival no camping is permitted.
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. Note: (1) Restrooms ARE NOT to be used for dish washing. (2) During
the off season, November thru April, the water is shut off and the restroom
facility is closed & locked.
There are no
showers yet, but we are looking into adding shower facilities sometime in the
near future.
Camp fires are permitted, but they MUST BE in either the
existing permanent fire rings, or in a raised (at least 4” above ground)
platform such as a patio fire pit. No other “in-ground” or “on-the-ground”
fires are permitted. Fires must be
attended at all times, and must be constantly supervised by an adult or a Scout
with the "Fire'em" Chit (or Girl Scout
equivalent). Campers violating this
policy will be asked to leave the property
During dry periods, Fauquier County may impose burn
restrictions (http://www.dof.virginia.gov/fire/burn-bans.htm),
during those periods open fires may be restricted or prohibited.
Any deadfall laying in the woods, or
cut-wood near the fire rings may be used for the campfires.
Units are responsible for cleaning out the ashes from the
fire pit before breaking camp – please contact the scouting coordinator, or see
one of the FCA staff for instructions on how to dispose of the COLD ashes.
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.
Units will be allowed to unload their vehicles at the
campsite. However, only ONE vehicle (per unit) will be allowed into the campsite at any given
time for unloading. All vehicle are required to be
moved into the parking lot immediately after unloading. Troop trailers may remain at the campsite, however they must be unhitched from the tow
vehicle (which is then to be parked in our parking area). During period where the ground is soggy due
to rain or snow melt, vehicle unloading will be limited the gravel roads (to
prevent tire ruts the camping areas) and will have to be hand carried to the
camp sites.
In the field camping area, no picnic tables are available
(troops are expected to provide their own). However, in a couple of the
“in-the-woods” camp sites there are picnic tables and established fire rings.
Picnic tables are also available for use within the picnic area
NOTE: The moving or “Re-location” of any picnic table or fire ring IS NOT
PERMITTED. Campers violating this
policy will be asked to leave the property.
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.
BSA
requires that each Pack/Troop complete and submit a "Flying Plan" to
Council. Accompanying the Flying Plan, 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)
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.
There
are several type of airplane rides available, they include the closed cockpit
Cub or Champ ride, The Standard Open 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.
Units
and individuals that wish to remain for the Sunday Airshow are invited to do
so. The scout rates will apply to all
uniformed scouts & leaders. Parents and non-scout siblings will pay the
regular rate (http://www.flyingcircusairshow.com/prices.html). Uniforms can be either Class-A (full
uniform), or Class-B (Pack or Troop t-shirt, etc.) depending on you unit’s
policy. Current admission pricing information, along with the scout discounted
rates are listed on the Flying Circus Website (http://www.flyingcircusairshow.com/prices.html)
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..