ANTIQUE AIRCRAFT FLY-IN June 22, 2024

Tickets: $20/vehicle (CASH ONLY. HST included)
Start:10:00am to Sunset
Location: York Soaring Association
Rain Date: June 23, 2024

Fokker Dr.1 in climb

Take a stroll through time

York Soaring Association is proud to host our Antique Aircraft Fly-in on June 22, 2024. Treat yourself and your family to a day of fun and excitement with antique aircraft displays, demos, and glider experience flights!

Make your way over to the airfield for a day of fun

Here's what to expect!

Fokker Dr.1 Aircraft in flight

View Historic Replicas Up-Close

Get up close and personal with World War 1 fighters thanks to the participation of The Great War Flying Museum. Learn about the history behind the deadly machines.

Sopwith Strutter landing

Catch a Flight in a WW1 Replica!

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to fly in a WW1 airplane? Answer that burning question with a ride in a unique aircraft: the Sopwith Strutter! The Great War Flying Museum will be offering flights in their Sopwith during the event. Tickets can be purchased at the event in cash. Details to follow soon!

Catch a Flight in a Glider!

Now is the time to experience what it feels like to fly! Get Flight Experiences at a significantly discounted price of $100/person (includes HST) for approximately a 15 to 20 min flight up to 2,000 ft. This price is available only during the event. If we can't take you up during the event, your ticket will allow you to come back at any time and complete the flight on another day. Payments accepted in cash only.

Food at the event

Food Trucks and Picnics!

Bring your own lunch, refreshments, and lawn chairs to make this the perfect family outing OR choose a delicious meal from some of our on-site vendors!

For the safety of all attendees, please leave glassware, glass bottles, and alcoholic beverages at home.

Information on the Venue

  • Parking will be available onsite with the purchase of an entry ticket.
  • While on-site, please stay away from cordoned off areas for your safety.
  • Please note that pets will not be permitted to the venue due to safety considerations.

Thank you to our Partners & Sponsors for making this possible

PARTNERS & SPONSORS

Most frequently asked questions and answers

FAQ

Clothing:

  • Dress comfortably and according to weather conditions so that you may enjoy the event as much as possible.
  • For sunny days, be sure to bring a wide brimmed hat and sunscreen as there is no shade available.

Seating:

  • Seating will not be available.
  • We encourage you to bring a folding chair, a lawn chair, a beach towel, or a picnic towel to enjoy the grounds.
  • Please leave large beach umbrellas or pop-up tents at home as they tend to block views of the sky.
  • Hand-held umbrellas are allowed.

Food:

  • There will be food vendors on the grounds who will have both food and drink available for purchase.
  • Feel free to bring your food and drink, however, please note that only non-alcoholic drinks are permitted.
  • All food and drink must be carried in a bag or soft-sided cooler only.

Prohibited Items:

  • Weapons (including, but not limited to knives and firearms)
  • Scanners
  • 2-Way Radios
  • Coolers (larger than 2 Gallons) unless medically required
  • Glassware and glass bottles
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Cannabis products
  • Narcotics and Paraphernalia
  • Large beach umbrellas
  • Pop up Tents
  • Pets (service animals are admitted with hosts)

Permitted Items:

  • Children’s wagons (non-motorized)
  • Small Soft Cooler (smaller than 2 gallons)
  • Food and Beverage (non-alcoholic)
  • Standard Backpack
  • Fanny Packs / Purses
  • Cell / Smart phone
  • Camera Bags (smaller than 1 cubic foot)
  • Diaper Bags
  • Folding Chairs and Lawn Chairs
  • Collapsible strollers
  • Wheelchairs
  • Hand Held Umbrellas
  • Handicap Authorized Scooters Only

The Antique Fly-in is a family event and we appreciate your cooperation at all times to ensure that everyone enjoys the event.

We are not permitting visitors to bring their pets with them due to safety concerns. Please leave them at home, with a neighbor, a friend or at an accredited and trusted kennel and not in your parked vehicle.

Service animals are permitted so long as they have proper markings and/or identification.

Parking will be available on-site and you will be directed by York volunteers to a suitable parking spot. Please be sure to follow their instructions.

At this time, tickets can only be bought at the gates on the day of the event.

Purchasing a ticket at the gate will allow you and whoever is in your vehicle to enter the York grounds and enjoy the event. 

Recreational and personal aircraft will need to keep an eye out for active gliders, tow planes, and display aircraft in the vicinity of the field. Flight demonstrations by the Great War Flying Museum are scheduled to be taking place throughout the day. No arrivals or departures will be permitted during these times.

Key Notes:

  • Tow planes will be in the circuit by 0900 hrs (local)
  • Gliding activities will commence at 1000hrs.
  • Expect heavy air traffic for a radius of 5Nm from 1000hrs to 1600hrs.
  • Simultaneous left and right hand circuits will be in use. Contact York Soaring Ground at 123.4 at 5Nm from the field.
  • Arrivals and departures will not be permitted during planned flight demonstrations. Contact us prior to arriving for more information.
  • Fuel is unavailable

We will be posting NOTAMs for the day so be sure to check them prior to your flight into CNC3.

Once you arrive, you will be directed to a grass parking area for your aircraft. We do not have tie-downs so feel free to bring your own. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.

General Aviation

Information for Pilots flying in

Airfield layout of CPC3 as of 2024

PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED

AIRFIELD INFORMATION

  • Location: 30km (18miles) West of Orangeville on Wellington Rd. (Hwy 109) & Fifth Line
  • Coordinates: 43°50’17″N, 80°26’25″W
  • Elevation: 1550 ft
  • Runways:
    14/32 in use (3,500′ x 300′ GRASS)
    All other runways unserviceable.
    Call in prior to the event for runway conditions.
  • Comm: UNICOM & traffic on 123.4
  • Pro: Extensive glider activity in the area commencing at 0900hrs. Demonstration flights and glider flights will be taking place. Simultaneous right and left hand circuits will be in use. Contact the airfield at least 5NM prior to arriving for information on power-plane circuit in use.

NOTE: Check NOTAMs on the day of the event for up-to-date information.

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