Flite Fest 2026 Pilot Passes
When Can I Fly?
- Pilot Pass Registrants who are CAMPING ONSITE: One of the benefits of camping onsite is extended access to the flight line and evening flying activities.
- Thursday, 8:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Friday & Saturday, 8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Sunday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Pilot Pass Registrants who are NOT CAMPING ONSITE. In accordance with WPAFB rules, all non-camping attendees & pilots must be off the grounds before the gates close at 9:00 PM.
- Thursday, 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Friday & Saturday, 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Sunday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Are There Any Rules?
- Pilots are required to attend a mandatory pilot meeting every morning for flight conditions, general updates, and safety reminders. Pilot meetings will be posted on the website prior to Flite Fest.
- Pilot passes are required for all flyers. Passes may be purchased in advance through Eventbrite or on-site at the event. Pilot Pass holders under 18 must be accompanied by an Adult.
- Pilot lanyards must be worn at all times while at the Main Flying Field. Pilot Pass lanyards may be picked up at Camping Registration or the Event Entrance. During pickup, staff will verify that all mandatory waivers have been completed. If waivers have not been signed prior to arrival, they must be completed before Pilot Passes can be released.
- All pilots must sign the Overnight Camping/On-site Safety Agreement, SA Release of Liability Waiver and the DLC-FF Participant Waiver prior to flying.
- RC aircraft may only be flown within the designated Main Flite Fest Flight Area
- Only EZ Aircraft can be flown at the STEM Flight Area
- Night flying is permitted in the Main Flite Fest Flight Area Thursday and Friday from 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM. Night flying on Saturday evening is permitted before and after the Drone Show. No flying is permitted during the Drone Show.
- NO VEHICLE LAUNCH will be provided or permitted at Flite Fest
- FPV FLYING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED - FPV frequencies will be monitored at all times by WPAFB
Air Force Base Rules
This event operates under a zero-tolerance policy in accordance with WPAFB regulations. Violators will be removed from the event without refund and may be subject to legal action and fines issued by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Refunds Policy
- No refunds will be issued after July 5, regardless of circumstances.
- Any approved refunds are subject to a processing fee paid by the attendee.