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Fly into the beautiful Lone Pine, CA airport (O26) right underneath Mount Whitney for the 4th annual weekend of aviation fellowship, local fly-outs, and fun. Come see a different side of California—one that is less connected to the Pacific Coast and more connected culturally and geographically to the interior American West.

This backcountry flying-focused weekend is centered around camaraderie, flying, and fun. Please pre-register to help us build the back-country fly-outs itinerary and help yourself keep apprised of event updates.

Official events and arrivals start Friday where there will be informal fly-outs throughout the day.

Unique this year is the annual solar eclipse on Saturday. In the morning we will start the formal fly-outs to observe the eclipse. From there, fly-out groups led by locals will continue on to desert and Sierra mountain strips. Learn about the local back-country scene and experience the raw beauty, unique geography, and union of the high Sierras and Death Valley. The fly-outs will be tailored to aircraft and pilot abilities with a thorough mandatory mass pre-flight briefing that we be conducted Friday evening at 8pm and a pre-flight huddle on Saturday morning with each group.

Sunday brunch will be a fly-in group meal at the famous Panamint Springs Resort in Death Valley National Park. https://www.panamintsprings.com

*Thursday arrivals are welcome and camping is permitted, although there is no on-site support / events.*

Friday and Saturday night dinner will feature local food trucks on the ramp!

Camping is available on-site with an on airport hotel option available as well. The Best Western in Lone Pine is right on the field and is a great option.. Contact the Best Western directly to secure a room (760) 876-5571 and mention that you are attending the fly-in; room rate (Fly-In) Lone Pine Best Western . The Dow Villa Hotel is offering rooms for the fly-in as well. This historic hotel features great views of the Sierra and is located close by in downtown Lone Pine https://dowvillamotel.com/

Registration for each aircraft is required by clicking the RVSP button on this website. *Please only one registration per aircraft.*

Check out photos from last year's fly-in! Fly-in photos and our feature article from AOPA - https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/march/pilot/destination-lone-pine-california
Contact Information:
Event Organizer Jeff Montgomery - [email protected] 360-333-9212
For Fly- Out information : Matt McDonald [email protected] 216-287-1006
Dustin Mosher [email protected]
For information on Lone Pine, CA (Not affiliated with event)
https://lonepinechamber.org/
https://www.tripadvisor.ie/Tourism-g32646-Lone_Pine_California-Vacations.html
https://www.visitcalifornia.com/in/attraction/lone-pine