22nd Annual Festival of Free Flight : May 20-23, 2016
The event marks the start of the flying season for many people and is the largest gathering of Maritime pilots during the year. With over nine different potential flying sites and friendly competitions, it is a social highlight for many pilots.
- Pilots enjoying the bountiful air of the 2012 Festival of Flight at Fox River.
2016 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Flying (Friday – Monday) locations depend upon wind and weather conditions.
Location updates will be posted on white board in front of BlackRock Bistro (Main Street) and on Twitter @HPAAC – and see site map above.
Friday May 20th
- Pilot arrival staggered throughout the day. Location of pilots will be posted on white board at the Black Rock Bistro on Main Street
- 6:30 (ish) dinner at the Glooscap
- Evening Entertainment- The Hupman Brothers @theHall
Saturday May 21st
- Paramotor demo at the Pier 0730 – 0800
- Pilots breakfast 8:30 am (Black Rock Bistro)
- Flying – Check the white board for locations (dependent on wind conditions)
- 7:00 pm – Lobster Boil – members only
Sunday May 22nd
- Paramotor demo at the Pier 07:30 – 08:00
- Pilots breakfast – 08:30 (Black Rock Bistro)
- Flying – Check the white board for locations (dependent on wind conditions)
- 19:00 – Dinner and AGM – (Black Rock Bistro)
Monday May 23rd
- Paramotor demo at the Pier 07:30 – 08:00
- Pilots breakfast – 08:30 (Black Rock Bistro)
- Flying -Check the white board for locations (dependent on wind conditions)
- Pilots leave throughout the day
- Often the best flying of the Festival to be had by those who stick it out.
- Hang Glider at High Head, Nova Scotia.
Pilots from across Canada looking to visit the East should consider making the journey to Nova Scotia for this premier event. With several days of potential flying and a lobster boil on the beach overlooking the scenic Bay of Fundy, this is a very special event.
