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Air Show Season

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Key Takeaways:

  • Pilots are seeking new aviation destinations and experiences, with air shows being a popular option after a year of restrictions.
  • While some air shows are cautiously reopening in 2021, they are expected to be smaller with lighter attendance and fewer exhibitors due to lingering public health concerns and skittishness.
  • Pilots planning to fly to these events are strongly advised to refresh their flying skills, especially for busy airport operations, and to thoroughly review and follow all associated NOTAMs for safety.
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It’s the time of year when pilots turn to finding new destinations and experiences that can only be attained by flying a personal airplane. For many, the goal will be simply to fly somewhere different after more than a year of being encouraged to stay home and away from other people. For those who want to maximize their exposure to aviation by flying someplace with an associated event, there are air shows.

Big ones and little ones alike, all over the world, were canceled or postponed last year. This year, some shows already have announced they’ll remain shuttered while others are doing their best to reopen, albeit with appropriate precautions. Those organizing shows planning to meet again in 2021 probably are very skittish about the entire proposition. Many of the pilots and potential attendees are skittish, too. 

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