I do not know the etiquette regarding pop ups on the flight line, it just seems that folks who got a site right on the line do so, but very few at that. The only public power I know of will be in the build tents, there is usually plenty of room there to work. I got a site right there on the line, close the the fest center, keep in touch and you're welcome to use my rv to charge and likewise to cool off under my awning.
Flite Fest 2025 General Discussion Thread
- Thread starter spartacus502
- Start date
Yes, in the past people were allowed to setup a pop up near the flight line. My first year or two of FF I brought a pop up for the flight line, but I've not brough one for several years now.
They have 2 huge build tents full of tables. One of the first things I do is claim my spot in the build tent. The first day or two are not too bad but as the weekend approaches, the tents will fill up. There is plenty of electricity in the build tents, but plug ins are in short supply. I highly recommend you to bring a power strip and a short extension cord, 15-20 feet or so. I leave my stuff in the build tent over night, I've never had anything go missing. I generally cover my build area with a tarp, just to keep stuff dry from the morning dew. No power provided for the pop up tents, but some will bring their own gas generators or solar setups. The build tents are always full of interesting projects. I will check both of them out several times a day just to see what others are doing. I always come away with new ideas and have met many new friends.
Here is a video a friend on mine did from FF2018 that you may find useful.
The FliteFest East 2018 Experience
These are random interviews of people I met attending the 2018 FliteFest East.
www.youtube.com
Last edited:
balsa basher
Active member
So I’ve been there many times, and you’re right - there is not a great amount of room for flight line pop-ups. Most set up in the build tents, there are outlets running down the center so make sure to bring an extension cord. In my opinion the build tents are what makes flitefest so much fun!
Mr Man
Mr SPEED!
For safety reasons of course.👍
