The Tucson Aerobatic Shootout will be held this year, October 18th - 22nd in Tucson, Arizona. TIMPA is located just outside of Tucson at 3250 N Reservation Rd and gates will be open to the public. Admission for spectating is $5 per person with a maximum of $10 per car. Food vendors will be on site so come by and watch the best pilots from around the world compete for $100,000 in cash and prizes. The best days for spectators is during the freestyle rounds held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Traveling to Tucson
There are several airlines that fly into Tucson (TUS) however, you may also want to consider flying into Phoenix (PHX) as flights can be a bit cheaper. From Phoenix to Tucson is just under 2 hours drive time.
Camping at the event
Camping is available at the contest. A $50 flat fee payable to Tucson Aerobatic Shootout covers camping for the entire event Monday 10/16 thru Sunday 10/24. Motorhomes arriving before 10/16 or staying later than 10/24 must pay $10 per day to TIMPA. All non-TIMPA members must pay $5 per day to fly prior to Oct 16th.
Things to do while in town
Take a tour of the Desert Aircraft facility and see the engines being machined and built. We are open Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm.
The Pima Air and Space Museum is a cool place to check out if you get into town early. You can get more info at www.pimaair.org.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gallery founded in 1952. Open everyday from 8:30 to 5pm. More info at www.desertmuseum.org
Can't make the event? No worries, Flyinggiants.com will be onsite to cover the event posting pictures, videos, and scores throughout the week.
Traveling to Tucson
There are several airlines that fly into Tucson (TUS) however, you may also want to consider flying into Phoenix (PHX) as flights can be a bit cheaper. From Phoenix to Tucson is just under 2 hours drive time.
Camping at the event
Camping is available at the contest. A $50 flat fee payable to Tucson Aerobatic Shootout covers camping for the entire event Monday 10/16 thru Sunday 10/24. Motorhomes arriving before 10/16 or staying later than 10/24 must pay $10 per day to TIMPA. All non-TIMPA members must pay $5 per day to fly prior to Oct 16th.
Things to do while in town
Take a tour of the Desert Aircraft facility and see the engines being machined and built. We are open Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm.
The Pima Air and Space Museum is a cool place to check out if you get into town early. You can get more info at www.pimaair.org.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a 98-acre zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, publisher, and art gallery founded in 1952. Open everyday from 8:30 to 5pm. More info at www.desertmuseum.org
Can't make the event? No worries, Flyinggiants.com will be onsite to cover the event posting pictures, videos, and scores throughout the week.
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