BAC Fest 2026 Washington DC Sept 16-20 th 2026

[andreas.bentz]

Thank you for organizing! I’m sorry I’m a “maybe” at the moment. I live locally (Falls Church, VA) and my Sundowner is at home in Luray, VA … but I work for a small (2-pilot) flight department, so if a trip comes up for the work airplane … I’m on it; although typically our work schedule is reasonably stable about 3 weeks out.

Ok, I’ve registered, even though I’ll be joining up late (17th), and will possibly have to cut out early; but I’ll be there for at least some of it - driving/Metro up from Falls Church, but will try to fly my Sundowner from Luray on at least one day for a group photo ;-). @JOHNNYXRAY I will let you know offline once I know exactly when I’ll be off work. Thank you for organizing, I look forward to it!

 

[GregJohnson]

Greg and Jane registered, and room obtained previously. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

I'm very sorry to say that Jane and I are not going to be able to attend due to unforeseen situations. I'll be cancelled my room reservations shortly in case someone else needs a room.

 

[JOHNNYXRAY]

I'm very sorry to say that Jane and I are not going to be able to attend due to unforeseen situations. I'll be cancelled my room reservations shortly in case someone else needs a room.

We are going to miss you and Jane. Hope all is well ,

 

[A23ABobP]

If you are flying into Leesburg, VA (KJYO) remember to take the DC Special Flight Rules Area training (https://www.faasafety.gov). Leesburg is the simplest airport in the SFRA for VFR ops. The other airports require filing a DC SFRA VFR flight plan from a "gate" to the destination and contacting Potomac Approach before entering.

---Leesburg arrival/departure requires no flight plan.
---Communication with Approach is not required.
---Before you call Tower, squawk code 1226 (Leesburg AWOS will remind you of the code; it has been the same code for many years).
---Traffic Pattern Altitude is 1200 MSL (810 AGL). Class B floor above the pattern is 1500 MSL.

Look at both the Sectional and the Terminal charts.
---Be mindful of the Class B floors stepping down as you approach JYO as well as the inner surface ring for IAD less than two miles south.
---Remember your squawk code of 1226 is only good for the pie shape cutout for the Leesburg Maneuvering Area, not the rest of the SFRA. If you clip a corner of the cutout, Tower may not mention it or even notice it, but Big Brother will see it and will call you after you land. I think the cutout boundaries show up better on the Terminal chart. Do not change your squawk code out of habit when parking. Leave the 1226 in there for departure.

Or file IFR and skip all this.

Let me know if you have questions about flying in other areas of the SFRA before/after BACFest.

See you next week!

 

[Bulletman70]

I will be flying out of the Florida panhandle tomorrow morning heading to BACFest. I will be making an overnight stop in Greensboro NC. Then flying into Williamsburg VA around 10 am Monday morning. The wife will be flying commercial into Norfolk Monday night. We will be staying there until about noon on Wednesday before flying into Leesburg. I will have a rental car, so if anyone would like to fly in there and visit we would not mind helping out with a ride if needed. I am excited for this trip.

 

[jharva]

Two agenda questions:

1) Wed, Sep 16: Is the time/location for the night gathering available?
2) Thr, Sep 17: Is there a target meet up time at AOPA/KFDK?

Wednesday September 16, 2026, begins with checking in
Hotel near metro rail to DC along with shuttles
Night gathering with food and drink (to be announced)

Thursday September 17, 2026
Fly out /Shuttle out to AOPA tour
Lunch at airport Frederick
Bluemont Vineyard shuttle
Night gathering with food and drink
Indoor Skydiving

 

[JOHNNYXRAY]

Two agenda questions:

1) Wed, Sep 16: Is the time/location for the night gathering available?
2) Thr, Sep 17: Is there a target meet up time at AOPA/KFDK?

Wednesday September 16, 2026, begins with checking in
Hotel near metro rail to DC along with shuttles
Night gathering with food and drink (to be announced)

Thursday September 17, 2026
Fly out /Shuttle out to AOPA tour
Lunch at airport Frederick
Bluemont Vineyard shuttle
Night gathering with food and drink
Indoor Skydiving

Wednesday September 16, 2026
With most flying in and checking in that day we will probably be close to the Hotel Bar that evening

Thursday September 17, 2026

Made to order Breakfast @ Hotel in AM
Fly out /Shuttle out to AOPA tour
Below is the schedule they have set for when we arrive.
10:30am- Meet with ASI’s Mary Kuehn
11:00am- Meet with Medical’s Anita Fetzer
11:20am- Tour of HQ with Emma Reckley whom you have spoken to and myself
11:45ish- Tour/Visit the NACC with Thomas Coldwell
Lunch in Frederick to Follow
Drive /Fly Back to JYO (shuttle to Bluemont from JYO)
(Shuttle to Bluemont from FDK)

Shuttle to Hotel
Shuttle to IFLY Indoor Skydiving for party and Skydiving

 

[corcoran]

Margie and I are enroute to BACFest; currently somewhere in New York state.
I am too fat for the skydiving. I can putt with 37% accuracy if it's an even date on the calendar.
Anyone who can tolerate a right-seater (#240) who chats incessantly enroute... invite me to fly to Frederick with you.
We will arrive at the BACFest place Wednesday evening (if I can get these handcuffs off).

 

[CalifDan]

OK, I got a questionnaire about participating in various activities. It is unclear to me if some overlap (another words, either or). I can see the schedule. If I go to the sky-dive place, do I have to dive?

 

[trumpet nelson]

Unable to download questionnaire ….

Arriving KJYO about noon Wednesday in Bonanza N4585D

Not skydiving

Yes for putt putt golf

Nelson Amen

 

[trumpet nelson]

No to additional flying. Airplane will stay parked until I depart Sunday.

Nelson

 

[JOHNNYXRAY]

Sorry about questionnaire. We are all going to the events. I didn't think everyone was game for indoor skydiving but that is one of our party stops. We have a few members that are going to do it, and we can watch while we enjoy our meal and drink. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Pm me if you need anything. Or cell phone is 703-723-0986 direct.

 

[niechiro]

Linda and i arrived at Washington Dulles Saturday. We are in a hotel in Arlington for a few days. Today we spent most of the day at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. This evening evening we visited the 911 Pentagon memorial. Tomorrow our Senator has her staff taking us on a tour of the Capitol. Tuesday evening we have tickets to a play in Ford's theater. See you Wednesday.