Discover key details about the aircraft flying over the National Mall this weekend
About 60 planes will fly over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday to celebrate aviation history in the United States. The National Celebration of General Aviation D.C. Flyover will take place around 12 p.m. ET. Some planes date back to 1939, showcasing the evolution of aviation. Mike Ginter highlights the significance of general aviation for the country, emphasizing its impact. Approximately 60 aircraft will soar over Washington, D.C.’s National Mall this Saturday, marking a tribute to the rich aviation legacy of the United States. The National Celebration of General Aviation D.C. Flyover is scheduled for around 12 p.m. Eastern Time. Among the planes participating, some trace back to 1939, providing a historical perspective on the development of aviation. Mike Ginter underlines the importance of general aviation for the nation, stressing its profound influence.
About 60 planes will fly over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday to celebrate aviation history in the United States.
The National Celebration of General Aviation D.C. Flyover will occur around 12 p.m. ET on Saturday. Some planes that will fly over the Mall date back to 1939.
“We will tell the story of what general aviation does for this great country,” Mike Ginter of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association said.
Planes will take off from Frederick Municipal Airport in Virginia late Saturday morning. Then, they will fly along the Potomac River and turn east over the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
According to the press release, AOPA has the permission for the event from 10 government agencies and Congress. An event like this over the Mall has never been done before with general aviation aircrafts.
The National Park Service warned those in the area not to be alarmed by planes flying over what is usually a restricted “no-fly” zone.
Heads up! Be aware that Saturday, 5/11, around noon, 60 planes representing the history of general aviation will fly down the Potomac and over the National Mall. The permitted event is closely coordinated with the FAA, Secret Service, and other agencies. #WashingtonDC pic.twitter.com/DZKKmFa6CL
— National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) May 9, 2024
“We are celebrating 85 years of what general aviation has brought to this country,” Ginter said.
The flyover is meant to tell 15 different “chapters” of general aviation history in the United States. The President of APOC, Mark Baker, will fly a Beechcraft Staggerwing and be followed by other aircraft, including the Waco UPF–7, North American Navion, Douglas DC–3, Spartan Executive, Hatz biplane, and Beech Starship, and many modern-day aircraft.
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Washington Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, will be closed for 60 minutes during the event. Frederick Municipal Airport will be closed for two hours.
The event will be livestreamed starting at 11:45 a.m. on the AOPA YouTube channel.
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