It's not unusual for the day to start with the sound of hot air balloons inflating, and lifting off to enjoy a peaceful early morning flight. The colorful and graceful ultralights also enjoy the smooth morning air to start the aerial activity each day.





The convention gates open to the general public at 8 AM, as you arrive you will be greeted by the colorful array of ultralight aircraft in many fanciful shapes. Visiting the exhibition booths in the Ultralight area you will learn many things about ultralight aircraft, from where to get instruction to how to construct one yourself.







Continue up the flight line and view hundreds of display-worthy aircraft, view first hand the craftsmanship and design advancements that come from the hands and minds of EAA members. From beautifully restored rare aircraft to the sleek modern ones you'll see many of the things that make the world of aviation so exciting.


Information is available in many places, sometimes in the shade of an airplane wing...




Stop in at the kids' activity tent and drop the kids off for a few hours of activities aimed at capturing their imagination, then head on to the Exhibit area. Just about everything available in aviation is there, instruments, avionics, insurance, aircraft parts, even propeller head hats...the list goes on and on. Over 150 exhibitors participate at the Arlington EAA Fly-In.


After finding your goodies in the exhibit area its over to the Forums/Workshop area. During the week over 140 forums are conducted by aviation leaders, along with FAA personnel, aircraft designers and a host of others.


From the Forums area head over to the food court, where a down-to-earth country fair atmosphere is the flavor of the day. Feast on a variety of items. Sitting under the shaded canopies while enjoying your lunch you can view the beehive of activities at the Women's tent. Participation in the array of activities in this area is always popular. Last year over three hundred visitors took parts in craft demonstrations, fashion shows or just a fresh cup of coffee and conversation.


Now it's time to get your spot staked out for one of the most eagerly anticipated highlights of the Arlington EAA Fly-In..the Afternoon Airshow...It typically starts off with an aerial display of the American Flag accompanied by the National anthem.




Then world class aerobatic performers take part in a two and half hour spectacular. At the end of the airshow you will see showcase flying. Many unique aircraft from one of a kind to historical airplanes participate.


Picking up the kids and heading down the walkway towards the EAA Store where all kinds of Arlington items will provide the perfect souvenir...it's nearly time to visit the Runway theater. Just after dusk every night feature length family-rated movies are shown on the outdoor screen in one of the most unique settings ever. Majestic mountain caps in the background and a large outdoor theater in the foreground, hundreds of visitors set out lawn chairs or spread a blanket in the grass to enjoy the entertainment.


The Arlington Fly-In is a 24-hour event. Over 1200 of our visitors camp on site and take advantage of the shower facilities, food service and transportation.