We are in the thick of the season for large outdoor events, from music and art festivals to fairs focusing on community, agriculture, and local culture. Events like these help keep people’s calendars full and their spirits high as we get into the so-called “dog days” of summer.
Many of these happenings are close to airports, making them ideal destinations for pilots. In some cases, as with the annual Burning Man gathering in the Nevada desert, the airport is essentially part of the party. Sometimes a community celebration’s theme can take a sharp turn toward aviation, like when a certain squadron of blue jets makes its traditional visit to Seattle’s Seafair.
