Flitefest 2026 - Aug 6-9 - Dayton OH

Mr.Grinch

Well-known member
You ever run a business before? FT isn't tiny anymore. Running a business takes a huge amount of time and energy. That's before putting out quality videos.

My aunt and uncle ran a Realtor office in a small town, and sold it to their employees when they were ready to retire. Uncle Kirk stayed on for a year to teach them how to run it, do the paperwork and such. (The former employees) were blown away with just how much they had taken on. It's very rewarding, but a ton of work.

Capt Fishbones
Growth at the cost of the original spirit does not equal improvement. Clickbait videos riddled with ads vs the old videos that were a bunch of friends building and flying like you would at a park or open field. I know which I can relate to and would watch.
I’m not even trying to troll or put anyone’s opinion down. I’m just personally disappointed in the direction that FT has gone over the past few years.
 

dmco

Member
As a first timer, it is odd to me that there has been no additional information released about FF26. I have signed up for the email list last fall, but have never received any messages.

I know it is a new venue, and therefore lots of changes. But with 3 months to go, it feels strange to hear nothing yet, not even a call for volunteers? Is there anything I can do to help?
 

AIRFORGE

Make It Fly!
Moderator
As a first timer, it is odd to me that there has been no additional information released about FF26. I have signed up for the email list last fall, but have never received any messages.

I know it is a new venue, and therefore lots of changes. But with 3 months to go, it feels strange to hear nothing yet, not even a call for volunteers? Is there anything I can do to help?
It's not unusual, really. Keep watching for the volunteer thread to be started. (y)
 

spartacus502

New member
Just saw this on the flitefest camping site.
  • Personal golf carts, scooters, e-scooters, bicycles, e-bikes, one-wheels, and similar vehicles are not permitted on-site.
Thats a bummer, I've had so much fun riding around and checking out other peoples setups and planes . It looks like I can use a mobility scooter, but it generally sucks on grass and is useless on mud. they say there will be golf carts to help move people around with special needs, but thats just point a to point b. I cant believe even non motorized bicycles are not allowed. And I dont want to tie up a golf cart for someone that needs it more than i do. My issues aren't as serious as a lot of peoples are.
 

LitterBug

Techno Nut
Moderator
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