Visitor & Spectator Information

What is an Aerobatic Contest

An aerobatic contest is a competition where pilots demonstrate their skill and precision by performing complex, choreographed maneuvers in the air, judged by a panel of experts on technical execution and overall presentation.

High-precision aerial events: Aerobatic competitions are a form of air sports where pilots showcase their control and coordination over their aircraft.
Choreographed stunts: Pilots perform a series of maneuvers like loops, rolls, spins, and other acrobatic figures within a defined airspace called the "box".
Judged performance: A panel of judges evaluates the pilots' performance based on factors like precision, timing, and creativity.
Categories: Competitions often feature different categories based on skill level, ranging from beginner to advanced.
Specialized aircraft: Pilots use specially designed aircraft that are lightweight, powerful, and highly maneuverable.

Schedule of Events

Many times are tentative. Beginning and end of light times are always unknown. The beginning of the Four Minute Freestyle and Demonstrations will commence only after the conclusion of the contest flights on Saturday.

Pilot briefing times are hard start times. Pilots who fail to make the 7AM briefing time are penalized.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

10:00 AM - Set Up Day Begins

Practice Flights begin after completion of set up activities.

ALL DAY - Aircraft Arrivals

Thursday, May 29, 2025

10:00AM - Registration Opens

10:00 AM - Practice Slots Open

7:00 PM Registration Closes ( Late arrivals must contact CD prior to 7PM)

ALL DAY - Aircraft Arrivals & Practice Flights

Friday, May 30, 2025

7:00 AM - Pilot Briefing: Tracy Airport

8:00 AM - First aircraft airborne

5:00 PM - Targeted end of Known and Free flights

7:00 PM- Aerobatic Box Closes for the day

Saturday, May 31, 2025

7:00AM - Pilot Briefing: Tracy Airport

8:00AM - First aircraft airborne

At the conclusion of all competitors having flown all their flights:

(Target time 3:00PM)

4 Minute Freestyle ( 4 pilots )

Demonstration By Sukhoi West Aerobatic Team

Potential additional Aerobatic Demonstrations

7:00 PM - Awards banquet Gala @ Patriots Jet Team Hangar Byron, CA

Sunday, June 1, 2025

10 AM - Site Clean Up. Volunteers are encouraged to help out Sunday morning for final site cleanup.

ALL DAY - Aircraft Departures

How can I watch?

This is a FREE event. Parking is free and spectators can set up chairs n American Legion Park at the Tracy Airport.

Personal Food & Beverages may be consumed.

Please remove all your trash.

Event Program

Link to this years event program