Pilot Passes - Flite Fest 2026
About this Event
Come to Fly. Come to Learn. Come to Be Part of the Largest Flite Fest Ever.
Flite Fest 2026 is heading to Dayton, Ohio, for the largest collaboration in Flite Test history, hosted at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in partnership with the DARPA Lift Challenge.
Whether you’re a seasoned RC pilot or have never touched the sticks before, Flite Fest is built for YOU. Anyone can learn to fly at Flite Fest. From trainers and community mentors to open flying and unforgettable experiences, this is the place where aviation enthusiasts of all skill levels come together.
Anyone 10 yrs and older who plans to fly at Flite Fest 2026 must have their own Pilot Pass.
Children ages 9 and younger fly FREE when accompanied by a parent or guardian who has purchased a Pilot Pass.
🚨 Important:
In accordance with WPAFB regulations, FPV flying is prohibited at this year's event.
To fly at the main Flite Fest flying area, all pilots must have a Pilot Pass lanyard visible at all times.
This year also marks the first-ever Flite Fest held alongside the DARPA Lift Challenge, a groundbreaking $6.5 million heavy-lift drone competition, pushing the limits of UAV design, aerospace engineering, and vertical-lift innovation.
And while you're there, enjoy FREE daily admission (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) to the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum, featuring more than 360 aircraft across 19 acres of indoor exhibit space at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Fly with us. Build with us. Learn with us.
See you at Flite Fest 2026.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 49.87 to USD 81.88
