Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
1. When
should I plan to arrive for the airshow?
3. Do
you accept credit cards or checks?
4. How
can I avoid waiting in line to get in?
5. Can
I purchase airshow tickets in advance?
6. How
far in advance do you let everyone know that the airshow has been canceled?
7. How
do I find out if the airshow has been canceled?
8. How
far in advance do you let people know that the airshow has been canceled?
9. When
do you start/end the airplane rides?
10. How
can I make sure I get my airplane ride before the airshow?
11. Can
I reserve an airplane ride in advance?
12. Can
I choose the airplane I want to ride in?
13. What
about food and drink? Can we bring in our own, or can we purchase food and
drinks on site??
14. Is
there any place to sit in the shade?
16. What
if I have a gift certificate for and airplane ride?
17. Are
there public restrooms available?
18. Is
the airshow accessible to persons in a wheelchair, or that require assistance
walking?
Our gates open at 11:00 on Sunday.
It is best to arrive well before 1:00 as the line to get in will often
back up with late arriving guests just before show time.
The Airshow starts at 2:30, 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/checks/Visa and MasterCard are all accepted for entrance to
the airshow, for purchases at the gift shop and for airplane rides. The snack bar (Fifi’s Café), currently only
accepts cash, but we expect to accept credit cards later this season.
We have both a CASH ONLY and a CASH/CREDIT/CHECK line for entrance
to the airshow, Because of the new “chip” credit cards, it takes a bit longer
to process each transaction, So to avoid the lines use the CASH ONLY line as it
moves much faster!
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, outside food
and beverages are permitted. We also have a snack bar that offers good food at
reasonable prices. We have Hamburgers,
Hot Dogs, Natchos, Pepsi products, Ice Cream, etc.
We have a large
tree shaded picnic area with picnic tables available for use on a first-come
basis. We also have a large pavilion
that (when it is not rented out by a group for the day) is also available on a
first-come basis.
Additionally, you
can bring a pop-up canopy or umbrella. However, these must be setup behind our
seating are so as to not interfere with other customers view.
Yes they are --- But there are a few restrictions ….. And a
cautionary note:
·
Pets
must be kept on a leash at all times.
·
Pet
owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets
·
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 handicap 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.