Will Flitefest 2020 be cancelled due to corona virus?

[Merv]

I'd be careful comparing figures - Nordic countries....

I totally agree, we need to be cautious. But I don’t think WE have all the answers, Sweden has taken a different approach. Only time will tell who is correct. We should be willing to examine the evidence.

Measures that may be necessary high population density areas like New York, may not be necessary for everyone. The hospital in my town has furloughed about 30% of the staff due to lack of business.

 

[The Hangar]

I would say in the world of Internet rumors, don't believe anything until you hear it direct from FT. That said, I think it's an all but foregone conclusion it will be postponed or cancelled.

Yeah, I also heard rumors that it has been cancelled but afterward I heard from bix himself that it hadn’t...

 

[sprzout]

Yeah, I also heard rumors that it has been cancelled but afterward I heard from bix himself that it hadn’t...

This is why I'm leaning on hearing it direct with the FT stamp. We hear "It is!" and then we hear "It isn't!", so we don't know what to believe yet, y'know? I'll GUESS it's going to be postponed, but that's just what I refer to as a "WAG", aka a Wild A$$ Guess.

 

[OliverW]

This is why I'm leaning on hearing it direct with the FT stamp. We hear "It is!" and then we hear "It isn't!", so we don't know what to believe yet, y'know? I'll GUESS it's going to be postponed, but that's just what I refer to as a "WAG", aka a Wild A$$ Guess.

Agreed! Just saying what I got sent as it felt a little bit relevant

 

["Corpse"]

Pretty sure it will. Taking into consideration people is having issues with authorities over protests, something that might not be considered "essential" is bound to be cancelled.

R/C is essential for me to stay sane.

 

[Mr.Grinch]

I can say that I am firmly in the camp of NOT wanting FF to be canceled. I am however completely reasonable enough to recognize that it may be necessary and in that case I will not harbor any ill will nor voice complaints about it. I would much prefer to have the event postponed rather than canceled, but I will continue to support FT no matter how this year turns out. I’ll just hope for the best for everyone.

 

[The Hangar]

I can say that I am firmly in the camp of NOT wanting FF to be canceled. I am however completely reasonable enough to recognize that it may be necessary and in that case I will not harbor any ill will nor voice complaints about it. I would much prefer to have the event postponed rather than canceled, but I will continue to support FT no matter how this year turns out. I’ll just hope for the best for everyone.

Yes - I couldn’t agree more.

 

[b-29er]

I'm kinda watching this, and i've noticed airventure hasn't cancelled yet, and that's a much bigger event around the same timeframe, which kinda leaves me hopeful this will still happen. That being said, flite fest is full of events that don't have a prayer of leaving room for any form of isolation or distancing (like the build tents, flight line, and combat). it wouldn't surprise me if they cancel over the show potentially turning into a hotspot with so many people being in close proximity.

 

[Captain Video]

I pray that you are wrong. I look to this as a high point of the last several summers!

 

[The Hangar]

Well most legitimate source yet, but I’d still like to hear it from one of the ft crew themselves.

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

Well most legitimate source yet, but I’d still like to hear it from one of the ft crew themselves.
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Oh, too bad it's canceled! Even though I wasn't going anyway, it's still sad because you guys were looking forward to it since last year.

 

[OliverW]

They sent an email

 

[The Hangar]

They sent an email

I didn’t get it...

 

[The Hangar]

Well I think it’s kinda funny that last year we were worried Flitefest wasn’t gonna happen due to the remote ID stuff, and now all that is kinda on the back burner and corona is dominating whether we fly or not lol.

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

They sent an email

Yeah, I got the email as well.

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

I didn’t get it...

Are you subscribed to their news letter?

 

[The Hangar]

Are you subscribed to their news letter?

Yeah, I thought so...

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

I could forward it to you if you want.

 

[sprzout]

It's a bummer; flying events like this are a lot of fun. But, at the same time, with how the virus has been spreading, there's WAY too much of a risk of FF2020 blowing up into a huge viral hot zone. I'm bummed, believe me; but at the same time, I think it's for the best.

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

It's a bummer; flying events like this are a lot of fun. But, at the same time, with how the virus has been spreading, there's WAY too much of a risk of FF2020 blowing up into a huge viral hot zone. I'm bummed, believe me; but at the same time, I think it's for the best.

Yeah, it's just too bad! Hopefully I will be able to go next year, but it's quite a long drive!